Chapter 3 Summary

Hanrahan is not dressed in regulation uniform. He is wearing an aviation jacket with his four stars on it and is taken to General Boone, who is in charge of the forces should they invade Cuba. When asked to explain his behavior, he says he takes full responsibility, then says he was asleep and Lowell made the decision, but he supports him. Lowell was ordered to report to MacDill and the others came because there was only one plane. The base accepts his apology.

Lowell is also spoken to about the incident. He must write a letter explaining the incident, but his priority will be working with the 2nd Armored. He is appointed Deputy Inspector General, Headquarters, U.S. Joint Assault Force (Provisional) and will go to Fort Hood in Texas.

Jiggs and Boone discuss the situation after Lowell departs. They blame the...