Taking over for George Miller-Career #4

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by Armistead

You don't just transfer!! Get your arse back to Pearl ASAP. Maybe you're survive the upcoming investigation, maybe not, but stand it like a man. If you're not back in Pearl by tomorrow, we'll consider you AWOL.

Thest threats aren't going to help your case. My advise is to seek legal advice. Feel free to choose anyone you wish or if you can afford it, you can hire your own.

Did you get my PM?

That's the only way you'll get me into port without a transfer to Fremantle or Brisbane.

I am currently awaiting your decision at an undisclosed location in the South Pacific.

[TorpX]

Tell CO Williams not to worry. Even if, worst comes to worst, and he is finished in subs, there is always the surface fleet. I know a staff officer of a minesweeper flotilla. A command slot just opened up on the USS Caine. Pleasant duty, on a good ship, I'm told.

Keep an eye on Cmdr Fifi as well.

I don't know about you guys, but I'm going to scour the base before I go on my next patrol. I need to find a yeoman with a special ability, to embellish, er.... type patrol reports.

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Did you get my PM?

That's the only way you'll get me into port without a transfer to Fremantle or Brisbane.

I am currently awaiting your decision at an undisclosed location in the South Pacific.

My fears that you were egg hatched and not born are no longer suspect.
Your chances to join the rest of upright humanity are becoming slim.

This isn't a negotiation, get your butt back to base. How dare you send such a request directly by PM to me. We go through the proper channels here, you report to Lt. Goose, he reports to me. Threaten me to stay hidden until I drop charges, have you lost your mind...You moron, we haven't filed charges yet, it's a simple hearing. You forum barnacle, we should shoot you from the stern tube into Tokyo harbor and be rid of you.

Get this nimwit, I'm asking the questions here, From now on, you will speak only when spoken to, and the first and last words out of your sewer mouth will be "Sir!" Do you understand that??

Return to base at once, no options or be considered an enemy to the USN and Subsim.

[Red October1984]

Admiral Armistead

SIR, I am not returning to base until you publicly drop the false charges brought against me. There is confirmation that Yamato and Hiryu sit at the bottom of Truk Harbor. I am being falsely accused and I do believe that either you have false intel or I am being framed.

I do not wish to stand trial for something I did not do. I suggest that you inspect your direct subordinates. Lt. Goose may be working for the enemy by trying to shut down the USS Grenadier.

Sir, with all due respect, I think this is stupid. I am being tried for falsified medical records among other things. I'll have you know that before the USN approves anybody to Submarine School, the recruits undergo a Psychiatric Evaluation to see if they are fit for Submarine duty. After I completed my Naval Academy Education and was commissioned, I passed this Evaluation with flying colors. They wouldn't have let me be a submariner otherwise.

Sir,

I will return to base. I want to meet with my officers before anybody comes aboard or goes ashore. I want the MP's to detain Lt. Goose on charges of espionage. It may be a leak in our system or maybe our radio communications are compromised. I think you should explore your options before you single me out and blame me for something that I didn't do or wasn't involved in.

Regards,

Lt. Commander Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Does anybody else see a WW2 replay of the show Last Resort here?

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Admiral Armistead

SIR, I am not returning to base until you publicly drop the false charges brought against me. There is confirmation that Yamato and Hiryu sit at the bottom of Truk Harbor. I am being falsely accused and I do believe that either you have false intel or I am being framed.

I do not wish to stand trial for something I did not do. I suggest that you inspect your direct subordinates. Lt. Goose may be working for the enemy by trying to shut down the USS Grenadier.

Sir, with all due respect, I think this is stupid. I am being tried for falsified medical records among other things. I'll have you know that before the USN approves anybody to Submarine School, the recruits undergo a Psychiatric Evaluation to see if they are fit for Submarine duty. After I completed my Naval Academy Education and was commissioned, I passed this Evaluation with flying colors. They wouldn't have let me be a submariner otherwise.

Sir,

I will return to base. I want to meet with my officers before anybody comes aboard or goes ashore. I want the MP's to detain Lt. Goose on charges of espionage. It may be a leak in our system or maybe our radio communications are compromised. I think you should explore your options before you single me out and blame me for something that I didn't do or wasn't involved in.

Regards,

Lt. Commander Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Does anybody else see a WW2 replay of the show Last Resort here?

Cmdr. Williams.

It is clear you don't understand proper navy protocol. YOU DO NOT ORDER ME. No charges have been brought against you yet, it's a DAMN hearing, a hearing in which you can defend your good name.

Your claims against Lt. Goose are unfounded and without evidence, yet you want him charged, why at the same time you refuse to face the suspected charges against yourself.

Your Patrol Report...YOUR REPORT is the evidence against you. You did this to yourself. You stated "I just don't want to lose career so early"
You claimed the Hiryu was creeping around the harbor blowing fireballs out it's arse engulfing your crew, after you claimed you SUNK IT. You then asked "What is going on here, possible VOODOO by the Admiral himself".
You blamed a Subchaser for foiling your attack, even though it wasn't attacking you.

This is your last chance to explain yourself. Report to base at once or I will have you shot on site. LAST CHANCE NIMWIT..........

[Red October1984]

I returned to base days ago. I've been in Pearl Harbor for a week.

And I never said that the Hiryu was blowing fire out of it's arse.

I said it was moving and leaving a trail of fire in the water. My XO can confirm this. Since I'm already here, why don't we start the hearing ASAP.

Somebody start a "Hearing for LTCmdr George Williams" thread cause this one is for my patrols. Obviously, those are going to be put on hold for a bit.

[Father Goose]

Originally Posted by Armistead

When and if the USS Grenadier returns to port, take Cmdr. Willians into custody for Article 32 hearing. Take proper action to secure crew and evidence for hearing.

To: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

You are hereby ordered by Admiral Armistead to be taken into custody for an Article 32 hearing which will be scheduled as soon as possible.

I would like to remind you that the Imperial Japanese Navy currently has forces throughout the Pacific threatening American lives and vessels. The Admiral's patience with this matter is growing very thin. We need to resolve this and continue our wartime efforts to defeat the enemy.

As requested earlier, please provide the Admiral the current date of your patrol. Also provide the names and ranks of the deceased crew members.

As noted earlier in the Admiral's correspondence with you, no charges have been brought against you at this time. You will have an opportunity to answer all questions and defend your good name.

You will be notified regarding the hearing date/time. Good day sir.

Lt. Goose, USN

[Armistead]

To: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Article 32 Hearing.

Be advised.

You were ordered arrested and held without bond. You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to military or civilian counsel,, so forth and so on, etc...

Formal Charges:

Failure to attack the enemy in order to progress career.
Dereliction of duty
Falsifying reports, logs.
Failure to provide medical care to crew.
Failure to follow commands and orders.
Wantonly shooting and killing 21 protected wading birds.

The accused has a right to waive an Article 32 investigation and such waiver may be made a condition of a plea bargain. If the investigation is not waived, the accused is entitled to be present throughout the investigative hearing.

We offer you the following plea deal. If you resign from the service, never to return to Subsim, agree never to play SH4 again, all charges formal and otherwise will be dropped.

Do you accept our plea bargain?


Admiral Armistead

CC Lt Goose

[Red October1984]

The date is July 18th 1943

There are no deceased crew members and very few were wounded. The Crew's safety is very important to me.

I do not accept that Plea Bargain and I will say no more until I have a lawyer

[Father Goose]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

The date is July 18th 1943

There are no deceased crew members and very few were wounded. The Crew's safety is very important to me.

I do not accept that Plea Bargain and I will say no more until I have a lawyer

To: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

This information has been received and is being processed. The Navy is relieved that there were no lives lost on this patrol.

Upon review, Admiral Armistead will make his decision on how to proceed and schedule a hearing.
Stand by for a "Notice of Hearing".

Lt. Goose, USN

[Father Goose]

NOTICE OF HEARING

Article 32 Hearing will be heard on July 28, 1943.

Plaintiff : USN, Subsim Bureau of Investigation. US Govt.
Defendant: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier
AKA Red October

Please see a new thread regarding the Article 32 Hearing.