Cool Down Training Session, Part 2
Posted on Wed Dec 10th, 2014 @ 11:32am by Major Alexandria Somers
Edited on on Wed Dec 10th, 2014 @ 11:37am
Mission:
Vagrants, Vagabonds, and Thieves
Location: Main Holodeck, Starbase 332
Continued from Part 1…
Griffiths left the marines there and thanks to the program entered a separate tent. "This is going to be interesting," she said. After gathering some needed items she neared the main tent and saw Captain Smith with the Marines, walking over to them she shouted an order, somewhat loudly taking the marines by surprise.
“ATTEN...TION” She shouted in a clear and crisp manner.
Standing at the front and facing them, she looked them over and felt pride swell, but she had to remember this was the Marines not Fleet.
“Till now I have not had the option of properly introducing myself, some of you have met me; few have actually gone on an away mission with me. But now we can do the proper introductions. I am Major Naomi Lapanya Griffiths half Human Half Bajoran, as some of you know your new CO, for those replacements greetings” She said with a smile. “I am a fair in my discipline and how I run my Unit, but you screw up just one iota and you shall all see my temper, I hope we will become a close knit unit. Now unlike most of you I started out as a Marine, so I know the limits of what we marines can do on a Starbase.”
She paused as she inhaled.
“Now we are here to train in the following Recon/Demo/Bomb disposal/Infiltration & Extraction and Sniper training, now only the best shot will specialise in Sniping, rank on this does not matter, from 2nd Lieutenant on down. The rest of us will train in what I have said, when we are done, we will be more valuable to Starbase 332. When we have out sniper, the rest of us will split into Detachments. I will be commanding Alpha, Captain Smith Bravo. Out of these detachments will be squads, squad designations will be assigned at a later date, unlike most Officers I do not ask anyone to do something I would not do myself, our mantra from this point on is Leave no one behind, this includes the Fleet crew on this Starbase or any ship we happen to be on when we return”
Another pause
“Okay people fall out, remove your tunics and undershirts then form up in three rows,” Naomi said and also stripped down to her Marine issue vest as did the rest, when they were back in formation she saw the surprise on their faces. “Yes I was serious about doing the same as you. Right face”
As she gave the order the marines turned to the right, as this was going on, she put her hair in to a ponytail.
“Okay start off at ten laps around this parade square” She said “Detachment by the right Quick March” She gave the order and the marines began to march, smartly she was surprised, “Double time” She ordered as the detachment began their first lap, Captain Smith” She said.
*Marines reciting training tune*
Naomi was impressed with the tune and found that she was out of shape a little, this surprised here but as they arrived at the spot they started on it was the end of the tenth lap.
“Detachment HALT” She said and all came to a stop.
Turning to face them.
“Drop and give me twenty push-ups” Naomi said and followed suit, she was leading by example, she saw all the Marines doing this.
Twenty push-ups later all stood, all were sweating. “Okay people gather up your tunics and undershirts and grab you a shower. Report back here 0700 hours in combat gear and a ten pound pack on your back, we shall be doing a forced march. A shuttle will pick us up and take us to the Brecon Beacons, most of you have been on a ships too long, tomorrow we start training. DIS… MISSED” She said and watch the marines leave.
*Good natured grumbling*
Naomi also went to take a shower and relax a little, that night she had a dreamless sleep.
Major Naomi Griffiths
Commanding Officer
SFMC 14th Battalion
