1 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:06,000 Downloaded From www.AllSubs.org 2 00:02:35,840 --> 00:02:40,038 I think it might be useful to clarify a few things right off the bat. 3 00:02:42,160 --> 00:02:47,280 By simple definition, we are in the business of winning wars. 4 00:02:47,320 --> 00:02:50,278 What else do you need an army for? 5 00:02:50,320 --> 00:02:54,836 Take the Cold War, we won without firing a single shot. 6 00:02:54,880 --> 00:02:58,668 Why? Number one, we just flat out out-spent them. 7 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:02,269 The Russians couldn't shovel money into the fire as fast as we could. 8 00:03:02,320 --> 00:03:05,949 Number two, and this is where my command comes in, 9 00:03:06,920 --> 00:03:09,195 technology. 10 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:11,993 Nobody shapes nature the way we do. 11 00:03:12,920 --> 00:03:16,833 We take atoms and molecules and make them into everything 12 00:03:16,880 --> 00:03:18,871 from combat boots to bombs. 13 00:03:18,920 --> 00:03:21,309 Bombs the other side will never see 14 00:03:21,360 --> 00:03:25,717 until they're ploughing down their chimney like Santa Claus from hell! 15 00:03:25,760 --> 00:03:27,955 (Woman) General? 16 00:03:29,040 --> 00:03:30,951 What? 17 00:03:31,000 --> 00:03:34,913 (Woman) This is not the first time you've been here. 18 00:03:34,960 --> 00:03:38,316 We've been down this road before, that is correct. 19 00:03:38,360 --> 00:03:40,874 (Woman) Several times, in fact. 20 00:03:40,920 --> 00:03:43,434 I haven't been keeping count. 21 00:03:43,480 --> 00:03:48,235 (Woman) Let me refresh your memory. You have before you a document. 22 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:50,430 I do. 23 00:03:55,200 --> 00:03:58,670 (General) The sensor fused anti-tank missile. 24 00:04:00,200 --> 00:04:04,193 I'll be the first to admit that this programme had its share of difficulties. 25 00:04:04,240 --> 00:04:08,791 We did experience a glitch or two with the thing, that much is certain. 26 00:04:14,160 --> 00:04:17,470 But even a heat-seeking missile can miss a target. 27 00:04:17,519 --> 00:04:22,355 (Woman) General, I see here that you taped electric hotplates 28 00:04:22,400 --> 00:04:28,669 to the surface of the vehicle to help your heat-seeking missile find its target 29 00:04:28,720 --> 00:04:31,792 and that the temperature of the vehicle was so high 30 00:04:31,840 --> 00:04:34,957 that it could have fried an egg at 20 feet! 31 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:36,718 Commence fire! 32 00:04:44,560 --> 00:04:50,271 There was a verifiable deviation of the standard test data accumulation. 33 00:04:50,320 --> 00:04:53,198 (Man) There were other deviations, were there not? 34 00:04:53,240 --> 00:04:55,231 What about the Paveway bomb? 35 00:04:57,400 --> 00:05:00,312 I'm not going to tell you the Paveway never missed. 36 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:07,118 (Woman) It missed by a mean distance of five miles and nearly 50% of the time. 37 00:05:07,160 --> 00:05:09,196 You know... 38 00:05:09,240 --> 00:05:13,836 in baseball, a guy who hits.400 is considered pretty damn great. 39 00:05:13,880 --> 00:05:18,271 (Man) In baseball the losing team isn't killed by their opponents. 40 00:05:19,600 --> 00:05:24,720 Be that as it may, the Paveway is one hell of a bomb. 41 00:05:24,760 --> 00:05:27,558 Laser-guided, state-of-the-art. 42 00:05:27,600 --> 00:05:31,388 (Woman) And it proved what? That we have an effective weapon 43 00:05:31,440 --> 00:05:35,228 as long as the enemy allows us to build a two-storey crane 44 00:05:35,280 --> 00:05:37,271 directly above their tanks? 45 00:05:39,280 --> 00:05:42,670 We have had some spectacular successes. 46 00:05:42,720 --> 00:05:45,553 - (Man) Such as? - That's classified information. 47 00:05:45,600 --> 00:05:49,673 (Man) General... (Woman) Let's move on to the next item. 48 00:05:49,720 --> 00:05:51,790 The Bradley fighting vehicle. 49 00:05:53,240 --> 00:05:57,791 What would you say the batting average is for the Bradley, General? 50 00:06:07,400 --> 00:06:12,235 It takes people with sophisticated knowledge and expertise 51 00:06:12,280 --> 00:06:16,432 to conduct these tests and to interpret the results. 52 00:06:16,480 --> 00:06:18,471 If the US Army acted on the advice 53 00:06:18,520 --> 00:06:21,432 of every Tom, Dick and Harry who had an opinion, 54 00:06:21,480 --> 00:06:25,473 we'd wind up with a bunch of B-52s powered by outboard motors. 55 00:06:25,520 --> 00:06:28,512 - (Man) I fail to see your point. - My point is... 56 00:06:28,560 --> 00:06:32,872 that a lot of things have to come together to create a new weapon, 57 00:06:32,920 --> 00:06:35,957 and it takes teamwork. 58 00:06:36,920 --> 00:06:39,718 Good, old-fashioned teamwork. 59 00:06:41,320 --> 00:06:45,711 (Woman) Colonel James Burton - was he part of your team, General? 60 00:06:45,760 --> 00:06:47,751 (General) More or less. 61 00:06:53,320 --> 00:06:54,992 Post, sir? 62 00:06:58,800 --> 00:07:00,233 Sergeant. 63 00:07:00,280 --> 00:07:04,319 Can you tell me how to get to 4E-624? 64 00:07:04,360 --> 00:07:07,830 Forward into the escalator, your left, two flights up to four, 65 00:07:07,880 --> 00:07:12,351 your left, E-ring, your right, proceed past corridor nine, face left. 66 00:07:13,960 --> 00:07:15,598 Thank you. 67 00:07:45,200 --> 00:07:48,795 (General) It's no secret that Colonel Burton had a rocky tenure, 68 00:07:48,840 --> 00:07:51,479 that we didn't see eye-to-eye. 69 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:54,910 But it didn't start out that way. 70 00:07:56,680 --> 00:07:59,353 No, no, no, no, no! 71 00:07:59,400 --> 00:08:01,356 I spoke to General Hall. 72 00:08:01,400 --> 00:08:03,118 - General Hall spoke to General Jones... - (Knocking) 73 00:08:03,160 --> 00:08:05,720 ...General Jones spoke to Admiral Watts. 74 00:08:05,760 --> 00:08:08,274 Well, then, write it down! 75 00:08:08,320 --> 00:08:13,872 That takes care of Spina in Rhode Island, and Mays from Nebraska. Any Democrats? 76 00:08:13,920 --> 00:08:15,353 No, forget him. 77 00:08:16,120 --> 00:08:20,636 Because he's a scum-sucking Judas who'd sell his mother for a handful of votes. 78 00:08:20,680 --> 00:08:23,035 (Laughs) How about the Senate? 79 00:08:23,080 --> 00:08:26,993 That son of a bitch. After we papered his state with contracts. 80 00:08:27,040 --> 00:08:31,955 All right, let's make the fuselage in Michigan and the landing gear in Mississippi. 81 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:36,471 By all means, let's keep Congressman Groves and his bloodsucking buddies happy. 82 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:41,070 - Welcome, Colonel. - Thank you, General. 83 00:08:41,120 --> 00:08:45,910 - You and I ought to get to know one another. - I welcome the opportunity, sir. 84 00:08:45,960 --> 00:08:48,997 - Fact is, I'd like to help you. - Thank you, sir. 85 00:08:49,040 --> 00:08:54,398 Your new job, under certain circumstances, can turn into a real shit-burnin' detail. 86 00:08:54,440 --> 00:08:58,069 You're gonna need friends. I'd like you to count me as one. 87 00:08:58,120 --> 00:09:00,076 I appreciate that, sir. 88 00:09:00,120 --> 00:09:01,758 Air Force Academy, 89 00:09:01,800 --> 00:09:06,112 Strategic Air Command, MBA from Auburn. 90 00:09:07,720 --> 00:09:11,918 Your commanding officer, General De Grasso and I, are old friends. 91 00:09:11,960 --> 00:09:14,758 He says for you the sky is the limit. 92 00:09:17,400 --> 00:09:19,516 But then you draw the short straw. 93 00:09:19,560 --> 00:09:21,630 I was assigned, sir. 94 00:09:21,680 --> 00:09:24,114 Hell, it's a bum deal, whoever made it. 95 00:09:24,160 --> 00:09:28,153 Every other year, somebody decides we're spending too much money. 96 00:09:28,200 --> 00:09:33,035 A bunch of pencil-necks get together and come up with a plan. 97 00:09:33,080 --> 00:09:36,277 This year, it's the joint live-fire test programme. 98 00:09:36,320 --> 00:09:38,470 Staffed from all the services. 99 00:09:38,520 --> 00:09:41,910 So now we got the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, 100 00:09:41,960 --> 00:09:44,599 doing a circle-jerk over weapons testing, 101 00:09:44,640 --> 00:09:47,473 and you get to hold the big dick. 102 00:09:48,520 --> 00:09:51,592 I mean, who thinks up this nonsense? 103 00:09:52,760 --> 00:09:54,751 Congress, sir? 104 00:09:55,800 --> 00:10:00,316 And so it should, that's its job. You'll never hear me criticise the Hill. 105 00:10:00,360 --> 00:10:04,956 You'd think Congress has enough of their own shit without wanting ours. 106 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:08,390 Well, I'm not anticipating any problems, sir. 107 00:10:08,440 --> 00:10:10,078 Neither am I. 108 00:10:10,120 --> 00:10:13,715 A man as clever as you knows how to walk a minefield. 109 00:10:13,760 --> 00:10:15,159 Howard Matheson. 110 00:10:15,200 --> 00:10:19,159 Came here two rotations ago. That marlin isn't all he caught. 111 00:10:19,200 --> 00:10:23,671 I got him into SenCom and now he's head of their missile testing. 112 00:10:23,720 --> 00:10:26,917 - Blake Gelmore, you know Blake? - No, sir. 113 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:30,953 Wasn't even a full-bird colonel when he left for the private sector. 114 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:33,150 That was four years ago. 115 00:10:33,200 --> 00:10:36,237 A few contracts later and look at him... 116 00:10:36,280 --> 00:10:39,397 He could buy and sell both of us a thousand times over. 117 00:10:39,440 --> 00:10:41,431 - Lucky man. - Smart man. 118 00:10:41,480 --> 00:10:46,190 First-rate soldier, just like you. Knew how to make the best of a difficult situation. 119 00:10:46,240 --> 00:10:50,711 This new job of yours is tough. It's going to require teamwork. 120 00:10:50,760 --> 00:10:53,957 These are a couple of your projects undergoing testing. 121 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:58,437 The UH-60 helicopter, the AV-8B jump-jet 122 00:10:58,480 --> 00:11:01,438 and the Bradley fighting vehicle. 123 00:11:01,480 --> 00:11:04,040 All outstanding programmes, all organised and ready to go. 124 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:06,071 I did a little homework for you. 125 00:11:06,120 --> 00:11:08,031 I appreciate that, General. 126 00:11:08,080 --> 00:11:12,790 You could return the favour by giving the Bradley a little extra attention. 127 00:11:12,840 --> 00:11:14,512 Attention? 128 00:11:14,560 --> 00:11:17,916 We need it in the field. The sooner the better. 129 00:11:17,960 --> 00:11:20,952 Put it on top of all the things in your inbox 130 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:24,072 so it'll get in your outbox as soon as possible. 131 00:11:24,120 --> 00:11:26,475 As a personal favour to me. 132 00:11:27,280 --> 00:11:30,317 - Best of luck, Colonel. - Thank you, sir. 133 00:11:34,760 --> 00:11:37,320 - Colonel. - Sir? 134 00:11:37,360 --> 00:11:41,433 Next time you're told to report to this office, be on time. 135 00:11:42,640 --> 00:11:44,437 Yes, sir. 136 00:11:54,200 --> 00:11:55,713 Sir. 137 00:11:55,760 --> 00:11:59,389 Colonel James Burton, I'm here to see the Bradley test. 138 00:11:59,440 --> 00:12:01,715 - Straight ahead, sir. - Thank you. 139 00:12:05,440 --> 00:12:08,034 * I wanna be an airborne ranger 140 00:12:08,440 --> 00:12:11,432 * I wanna be an airborne ranger... * 141 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:14,719 - There he is. - That's the guy? 142 00:12:14,760 --> 00:12:16,876 That's him, supposed to be real smart. 143 00:12:16,920 --> 00:12:18,876 Squadron Officer School, 144 00:12:18,920 --> 00:12:22,833 - Air Command and Staff College. - First tour with the Pentagon? 145 00:12:22,880 --> 00:12:26,475 He was at the Air Force lab when Congress called. 146 00:12:26,520 --> 00:12:28,795 He's a soldier, not just a manager. 147 00:12:28,840 --> 00:12:32,799 - What do you mean? - He's put in his fair share of flying time. 148 00:12:32,840 --> 00:12:34,876 Looks like a fucking choirboy. 149 00:12:34,920 --> 00:12:38,708 Maybe, but nothing goes into production until he signs off. 150 00:12:40,160 --> 00:12:42,549 (Soldier) Target is now in position... 151 00:12:42,600 --> 00:12:47,913 Colonel Burton, JD Bach. Welcome to the team. Ha-ha-ha! 152 00:12:47,960 --> 00:12:50,155 - Colonel Bach. - Good to see you. 153 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:55,149 This is Major Sayers, our chief tester. Army Weapons Research Lab. 154 00:12:55,200 --> 00:12:59,159 So how'd an Air Force guy end up overseeing tests run by the Army? 155 00:12:59,200 --> 00:13:01,919 - It could have been worse. - How's that? 156 00:13:02,920 --> 00:13:06,390 Congress could have appointed someone from the Navy. 157 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:14,152 (Soldier) The range is now hot. The range is now hot. 158 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:18,671 Commencing armour penetration tests on the Bradley fighting vehicle. 159 00:13:19,480 --> 00:13:23,155 Attention on the firing line. Attention on the firing line. 160 00:13:23,200 --> 00:13:24,997 Are you ready on the right? 161 00:13:26,560 --> 00:13:28,357 Ready on the left? 162 00:13:31,480 --> 00:13:33,994 Firing line is ready. 163 00:13:34,040 --> 00:13:36,554 Firing detail, commence firing. 164 00:13:42,760 --> 00:13:44,955 Cease fire. Cease fire. 165 00:13:45,000 --> 00:13:48,675 - Ha-ha! Damn impressive armour. - Congratulations. 166 00:13:48,720 --> 00:13:53,191 All right, drinks are on me, gentlemen. Joining us, Colonel Burton? 167 00:13:53,240 --> 00:13:55,993 Congratulations, thanks for your help. 168 00:13:56,040 --> 00:13:59,077 We couldn't have done it without you. Thanks. 169 00:13:59,120 --> 00:14:04,069 - Say, Colonel, are you gonna join us? - Well... 170 00:14:04,120 --> 00:14:06,111 Shouldn't we take a closer look? 171 00:14:06,160 --> 00:14:08,594 No, actually, safety precautions. 172 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:10,835 See, the fire team goes out first, 173 00:14:10,880 --> 00:14:14,350 no one else is allowed near the vehicle for another hour. 174 00:14:14,400 --> 00:14:17,597 - Why is that? - Any test involving a live round, 175 00:14:17,640 --> 00:14:20,837 there's a freak chance that something might blow. 176 00:14:20,880 --> 00:14:24,350 We don't wanna lose you first day on the job, Colonel. 177 00:14:24,400 --> 00:14:27,756 - How about that drink? - Sounds good, Major. 178 00:14:40,680 --> 00:14:45,151 There'll be a phone call for you in your office at 1100 hours. It's important you be there. 179 00:15:07,360 --> 00:15:09,954 - Good morning. - Welcome, sir. 180 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:13,959 - Welcome, sir. - Morning. 181 00:15:15,400 --> 00:15:18,073 - Morning, Sergeant. - Good morning, sir. 182 00:15:18,120 --> 00:15:21,954 - I unpacked a few of your things. - Thank you, Sergeant. 183 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:23,911 - Family, sir? - What's that? 184 00:15:23,960 --> 00:15:26,838 - Family. - Oh, that's my uncle. 185 00:15:27,960 --> 00:15:30,679 - He was a flier in World War II. - Hm. 186 00:15:32,400 --> 00:15:34,118 Huh! 187 00:15:34,160 --> 00:15:39,314 - What's that? - The plane I learned to fly in, a T-28. 188 00:15:39,360 --> 00:15:42,272 I used to take her up, slide the canopy back, 189 00:15:43,600 --> 00:15:45,989 and fly for hours. 190 00:15:46,040 --> 00:15:48,031 Just me and the sky. 191 00:15:48,080 --> 00:15:52,676 Personally, I like the sky where it is - with me on the ground looking up at it. 192 00:15:57,000 --> 00:15:59,434 So, where you from, sir? 193 00:15:59,480 --> 00:16:01,152 Just outside of Chicago. 194 00:16:01,200 --> 00:16:04,317 Hm. And where would that be? 195 00:16:04,360 --> 00:16:05,429 Normal. 196 00:16:07,720 --> 00:16:10,678 Normal, Illinois, is that on the map? 197 00:16:12,760 --> 00:16:14,796 Yes, Sergeant, it is. 198 00:16:16,120 --> 00:16:18,554 Is it normal in Normal? 199 00:16:18,600 --> 00:16:22,070 I think the word is uneventful. 200 00:16:26,720 --> 00:16:29,234 You getting paid by the hour, Colonel? 201 00:16:29,280 --> 00:16:32,556 No, I got an appointment. 202 00:16:32,600 --> 00:16:35,398 (Phone) 203 00:16:35,440 --> 00:16:38,079 I'II, um... take this, Sergeant, thank you. 204 00:16:41,800 --> 00:16:43,279 Fine. 205 00:16:44,200 --> 00:16:45,838 Mm-hm. 206 00:16:53,200 --> 00:16:55,191 Colonel Burton. 207 00:16:56,880 --> 00:16:58,074 Hello? 208 00:16:58,880 --> 00:17:02,589 The test on the Bradley, I hear you wanted a closer look. 209 00:17:05,560 --> 00:17:07,436 How did you hear that? 210 00:17:07,480 --> 00:17:11,314 When it comes to the Bradley, follow your instincts, Colonel. 211 00:17:11,359 --> 00:17:14,477 - Who is this? - I can't tell you that right now. 212 00:17:14,520 --> 00:17:19,752 Well, whoever you are, I don't take unsolicited advice from people I don't know. 213 00:17:19,800 --> 00:17:22,916 Just make sure you read the fine print, Colonel. 214 00:17:30,880 --> 00:17:32,836 Sir, Colonel Burton. Sir. 215 00:17:34,160 --> 00:17:35,673 You're up early, sir. 216 00:17:35,720 --> 00:17:40,555 I'm on my way to the office, Sergeant. Thought I'd check out the Bradley. 217 00:17:40,600 --> 00:17:44,593 Sir, isn't your office 40 miles that way, sir? 218 00:17:45,520 --> 00:17:47,511 Yes, Sergeant, yes, it is. 219 00:17:56,840 --> 00:18:00,230 Has anything been altered on this vehicle since the test? 220 00:18:00,280 --> 00:18:01,679 No, sir. 221 00:18:07,800 --> 00:18:10,109 Are you looking for something, sir? 222 00:18:10,160 --> 00:18:14,358 Just reading the fine print, Sergeant. Just reading the fine print. 223 00:18:40,520 --> 00:18:43,512 Stinger missiles, 50 cal tracers. 224 00:18:44,480 --> 00:18:46,755 7.62 tracers. 225 00:18:46,800 --> 00:18:48,916 25mm rounds. 226 00:18:50,800 --> 00:18:54,270 - What's this? - That was used on the Bradley, sir. 227 00:19:02,680 --> 00:19:05,592 This writing, it's Romanian, isn't it? 228 00:19:08,120 --> 00:19:09,792 Yes, sir, it is. 229 00:19:09,840 --> 00:19:13,037 Sir, Colonel Bach and Major Sayers won't be here until noon. 230 00:19:13,080 --> 00:19:15,719 That's when our first test is scheduled, sir. 231 00:19:15,760 --> 00:19:21,118 This isn't exactly an all-out test, Sergeant. More like a little pop quiz. 232 00:19:21,160 --> 00:19:25,551 I'm not sure regulations allow us to borrow the door from the ammunition shed 233 00:19:25,600 --> 00:19:27,955 for a pop quiz, sir. 234 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:33,233 Sir, regulations state that the ammunition shed should never be left open, sir. 235 00:19:33,280 --> 00:19:35,077 Duly noted, Sergeant. 236 00:19:35,120 --> 00:19:38,635 Regulations also apply to removing the door, Colonel. 237 00:19:38,680 --> 00:19:40,272 Also duly noted. 238 00:19:42,440 --> 00:19:44,317 Fire when ready. 239 00:19:45,840 --> 00:19:49,116 Backblast area clear! On the way, sir. 240 00:19:49,160 --> 00:19:50,309 Fire. 241 00:19:54,280 --> 00:19:57,317 (Soldier shouts instructions) 242 00:19:58,920 --> 00:20:01,309 Come on straight... Hold! 243 00:20:02,080 --> 00:20:03,798 You wrecked a door? 244 00:20:05,280 --> 00:20:08,875 Colonel, the ammunition used on the test on the Bradley 245 00:20:08,920 --> 00:20:11,115 is the same as we used on this door. 246 00:20:11,160 --> 00:20:14,789 Romanian - the most ineffective ammunition in the world. 247 00:20:14,840 --> 00:20:18,037 - No wonder the Bradley passed. - This is serious. 248 00:20:18,080 --> 00:20:20,469 - It is! - Yes, you destroyed a door. 249 00:20:20,520 --> 00:20:23,830 It was tested on an armoured personnel carrier, 250 00:20:23,880 --> 00:20:26,440 a vehicle to carry soldiers into combat. 251 00:20:26,480 --> 00:20:29,870 This door is property of the United States government. 252 00:20:29,920 --> 00:20:32,480 The shell barely penetrated the door. 253 00:20:32,520 --> 00:20:35,796 OK, but it's all bent. How are you gonna put it back? 254 00:20:35,840 --> 00:20:38,070 I'm not really worried about that! 255 00:20:38,120 --> 00:20:42,477 - This door protects our ammunition. - The ammunition doesn't work! 256 00:20:42,520 --> 00:20:45,432 But we need the ammunition for our tests. 257 00:20:45,480 --> 00:20:49,712 Look - I'll buy the Army a new goddamn door. 258 00:20:49,760 --> 00:20:53,719 You can't afford a door like that. Did you see what it stood up to? 259 00:20:53,760 --> 00:20:57,036 Exactly! Some spitball from Romania! 260 00:20:57,080 --> 00:21:01,631 It was my understanding that only Soviet arms would be used in these tests. 261 00:21:01,680 --> 00:21:06,959 Well, yes, and Romania is one of the Soviet blocs... 262 00:21:09,040 --> 00:21:10,951 - Isn't it? - Colonel Burton, 263 00:21:11,000 --> 00:21:13,798 we've been testing the Bradley for some time. 264 00:21:13,840 --> 00:21:16,752 You may not be aware of some steps we've taken. 265 00:21:16,800 --> 00:21:21,271 The Romanian rocket is only 73mm. That's less than the 85mm Russian. 266 00:21:21,320 --> 00:21:25,836 A smaller diameter means a smaller explosion and less shrapnel. 267 00:21:25,880 --> 00:21:30,158 We're conducting tests using ammunition of varying diameters 268 00:21:30,200 --> 00:21:34,159 to determine the exact threshold of the Bradley's tolerance. 269 00:21:34,200 --> 00:21:39,069 So far it's held up against everything we've thrown at it, sir - Soviet, Romanian. 270 00:21:39,120 --> 00:21:40,951 Latvian, Lithuanian... 271 00:21:41,000 --> 00:21:43,355 Like a rock. 272 00:21:46,520 --> 00:21:47,999 My apologies. 273 00:21:48,040 --> 00:21:50,315 You're new to the project. 274 00:21:50,360 --> 00:21:52,351 There's a lot to catch up on. 275 00:21:52,400 --> 00:21:57,599 You're right. So if you'll get me the test reports, I can catch right up. 276 00:21:57,640 --> 00:22:00,234 - How's that, Colonel? - Send me the data, 277 00:22:00,280 --> 00:22:02,840 I'll do my homework, and we can push through. 278 00:22:02,880 --> 00:22:05,633 We've got five years of test reports, sir. 279 00:22:05,680 --> 00:22:08,399 - We have a schedule. - Let's keep to it, 280 00:22:08,440 --> 00:22:12,115 get the Bradley into production, ASAP, what do you say? 281 00:22:13,120 --> 00:22:15,111 Thank you, gentlemen. 282 00:22:23,320 --> 00:22:25,595 This could blow the whole deal. 283 00:22:25,640 --> 00:22:28,871 You've got to stop this like you did with the last guy. 284 00:22:28,920 --> 00:22:32,549 - Don't worry about it. - Sir, he wants to see the reports. 285 00:22:32,600 --> 00:22:36,036 - Just give him the reports. - Are you out of your mind? 286 00:22:36,080 --> 00:22:38,913 Now listen to me. Listen very carefully. 287 00:22:40,400 --> 00:22:42,516 Give him everything he wants. 288 00:22:42,560 --> 00:22:44,710 Every single piece of paper. 289 00:22:44,760 --> 00:22:46,478 Everything. 290 00:23:01,840 --> 00:23:04,479 - Sergeant? - Here, sir. 291 00:23:07,080 --> 00:23:08,672 What the heck is all this? 292 00:23:08,720 --> 00:23:11,951 Everything you ever wanted to know about the Bradley and weren't afraid to ask. 293 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:14,560 Every memo on every last nut and bolt. 294 00:23:15,560 --> 00:23:18,870 I wonder which national forest died for this project. 295 00:23:18,920 --> 00:23:23,914 - You read any of this stuff? - I hoped you'd have the Cliff Notes. 296 00:23:24,960 --> 00:23:29,397 - I hardly know where to start. - Maybe that's the whole idea. 297 00:23:29,960 --> 00:23:31,951 (Burton) I don't get it. (Secretary) What? 298 00:23:33,680 --> 00:23:35,875 - That. - It's the Bradley. 299 00:23:36,920 --> 00:23:40,959 Well, if that's the Bradley, then what's this? 300 00:23:41,840 --> 00:23:44,673 - What's the date? - 1968. 301 00:23:45,480 --> 00:23:48,199 The question is, how did they get to that... 302 00:23:49,240 --> 00:23:51,071 from this? 303 00:23:58,840 --> 00:24:02,549 Gentlemen, our mission was to design and implement 304 00:24:02,600 --> 00:24:06,878 an infantry transport vehicle that would be a worthy replacement 305 00:24:06,920 --> 00:24:09,753 for the M-113 armoured personnel carrier. 306 00:24:09,800 --> 00:24:12,633 We have met that objective and then some. 307 00:24:13,680 --> 00:24:16,274 The Bradley armoured personnel carrier 308 00:24:16,320 --> 00:24:20,438 will bring troops to a combat zone swiftly, efficiently, and safely. 309 00:24:20,480 --> 00:24:23,711 It will hold 11 men plus a driver, 310 00:24:24,680 --> 00:24:27,148 and features a 20mm cannon, 311 00:24:27,200 --> 00:24:30,829 which will provide ample firepower and flexibility. 312 00:24:31,760 --> 00:24:34,957 Lightly armoured, speedy and solidly engineered, 313 00:24:35,000 --> 00:24:39,437 our troops will arrive at the battlefield in the finest American technology. 314 00:24:39,480 --> 00:24:42,756 And at a million and a half per, a real bargain. 315 00:24:42,800 --> 00:24:44,358 Nice work, Colonel! 316 00:24:44,400 --> 00:24:45,799 Outstanding! 317 00:24:45,840 --> 00:24:47,671 Damn impressive! 318 00:24:49,800 --> 00:24:54,555 So it was a big taxicab - drive guys to the battlefield and go back home. 319 00:24:54,600 --> 00:24:56,591 Mm-hm. 320 00:24:58,840 --> 00:25:02,674 (Burton) But how did it end up with a turret on top? 321 00:25:05,800 --> 00:25:08,519 Hm. Hm-hm-hm. 322 00:25:09,240 --> 00:25:12,869 - This is all well and good... - Something wrong, General? 323 00:25:12,920 --> 00:25:17,118 There won't be anything left in the budget for my scout. 324 00:25:17,160 --> 00:25:18,559 I doubt it, Bob. 325 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:22,479 You don't need scouts - you have radar, air-recon, satellites. 326 00:25:22,520 --> 00:25:27,230 You always need a scout - why couldn't this thing serve as a scout? 327 00:25:27,280 --> 00:25:29,430 But it's a troop carrier, General. 328 00:25:29,480 --> 00:25:31,869 This is a speedy vehicle. Why can't it be both? 329 00:25:31,920 --> 00:25:33,876 For one thing, it's too big. 330 00:25:33,920 --> 00:25:36,992 And you can't really see out much from inside. 331 00:25:37,040 --> 00:25:40,589 - Sounds like a design flaw to me. - Design flaw? No... 332 00:25:40,640 --> 00:25:44,679 We'll just stick a turret on top with lots of opticals. 333 00:25:44,720 --> 00:25:47,518 But then, sir, it'll be even bigger. 334 00:25:47,560 --> 00:25:50,597 What's your problem, Smith? Not elegant enough for you? 335 00:25:50,640 --> 00:25:53,393 (Laughter) 336 00:25:53,440 --> 00:25:58,514 The thing is, it's hard to do a "sneak and peek" when you're over ten feet tall. 337 00:25:58,560 --> 00:26:01,552 - He's got a point, Bob. - We need a scout. 338 00:26:01,600 --> 00:26:04,194 This is fast enough and it's funded. 339 00:26:04,240 --> 00:26:08,392 - Actually, we're a hair over budget. - Turn the Bradley into a scout 340 00:26:08,440 --> 00:26:12,797 and we're gonna be selling them off to some el presidente in no time! 341 00:26:12,840 --> 00:26:16,719 Anything for surveillance ends up south of the border. 342 00:26:16,760 --> 00:26:20,070 That anti-aircraft gun, who backed you up on that? 343 00:26:20,120 --> 00:26:24,113 - You did, Bob. - Who testified to Appropriations? 344 00:26:24,160 --> 00:26:27,835 - You did, Bob. - I'm talking to Appropriations next week. 345 00:26:27,880 --> 00:26:30,713 Do I sell you on my scout or do I not? 346 00:26:30,760 --> 00:26:32,955 You did, Bob. 347 00:26:33,000 --> 00:26:35,389 How about portholes along the side? 348 00:26:35,440 --> 00:26:39,399 So the fellas can stick out their guns and shoot people! 349 00:26:39,440 --> 00:26:41,749 Good. And you know what, Colonel? 350 00:26:41,800 --> 00:26:46,078 We already have the turret. We oughta get the biggest bang we can. 351 00:26:46,120 --> 00:26:47,838 I'm sorry - bang, sir? 352 00:26:47,880 --> 00:26:50,917 You can't hurt anybody with that pansy-ass gun! 353 00:26:50,960 --> 00:26:53,554 Add on some firepower! 354 00:26:56,240 --> 00:27:01,109 - Where do I fit the extra ammo? - I don't know. Shift things around. 355 00:27:01,160 --> 00:27:05,153 4400 rounds of machine gun ammo, and you wanna add 25mm shells? 356 00:27:05,200 --> 00:27:09,478 - The General wants his ammo. - He can't have it unless he carries it. 357 00:27:09,520 --> 00:27:11,511 - Can you squeeze it in? - No. 358 00:27:11,560 --> 00:27:13,676 Just squeeze it in! 359 00:27:13,720 --> 00:27:16,393 We're not trying on Levi's here, Colonel. 360 00:27:16,440 --> 00:27:19,193 Are you telling me that in a vehicle this size, 361 00:27:19,240 --> 00:27:22,038 you can't fit a few rounds of ammunition? 362 00:27:22,080 --> 00:27:24,799 Not in its current configuration, no, sir. 363 00:27:24,840 --> 00:27:29,436 So, the configuration is wrong. There must be something you can dump. 364 00:27:29,480 --> 00:27:32,756 - Dump, sir? - Something you don't need. 365 00:27:32,800 --> 00:27:35,360 General, the interior is very spare. 366 00:27:35,400 --> 00:27:38,278 Besides the ammunition and the men... 367 00:27:38,320 --> 00:27:42,199 Leave one of the fellas behind. Put the ammo where the men go. 368 00:27:43,080 --> 00:27:44,877 Sir... 369 00:27:47,000 --> 00:27:48,991 it is a troop carrier. 370 00:27:49,960 --> 00:27:53,714 So, make a couple of extra trips, what's the difference? 371 00:27:59,120 --> 00:28:02,237 They want a transport that doesn't carry men, 372 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:05,272 and a scout that's got a cannon as big as a tank's. 373 00:28:05,320 --> 00:28:07,834 - And portholes. - Great, portholes! 374 00:28:07,880 --> 00:28:11,350 To shoot at whatever they can't hit with their cannon. 375 00:28:11,400 --> 00:28:13,914 You don't have to buy it, just draw it. 376 00:28:30,520 --> 00:28:35,435 - That's one hell of a cannon. - That's the problem. 377 00:28:35,480 --> 00:28:36,879 Why? 378 00:28:36,920 --> 00:28:41,471 You go out on a battlefield with this pecker sticking out of your turret, 379 00:28:41,520 --> 00:28:44,910 and the enemy is gonna unload on you with all they got. 380 00:28:44,960 --> 00:28:48,714 But it's a troop carrier, not a tank. 381 00:28:48,760 --> 00:28:50,671 You want me to put a sign on it - 382 00:28:50,720 --> 00:28:54,110 "I am a troop carrier, not a tank, please don't shoot"? 383 00:29:00,720 --> 00:29:02,915 This was going to be so beautiful. 384 00:29:06,160 --> 00:29:08,628 - Good work, Smith. - Looks perfect. 385 00:29:08,680 --> 00:29:10,716 - Thank you, sir. - The thing is... 386 00:29:10,760 --> 00:29:12,159 Yes, General? 387 00:29:12,200 --> 00:29:16,796 Looks a little like a tank with that cannon. Probably gonna draw more fire. 388 00:29:16,840 --> 00:29:19,638 Actually, sir, that has come to our attention. 389 00:29:19,680 --> 00:29:23,355 We know it's not a tank, but will the other side? 390 00:29:23,400 --> 00:29:26,278 I guess we could always thicken the armour. 391 00:29:27,040 --> 00:29:32,068 Colonel Smith, could you explain why you put those portholes there? 392 00:29:32,120 --> 00:29:37,478 Yes, sir, as per your request, so the men can shoot out at the enemy. 393 00:29:37,520 --> 00:29:42,548 - You're joking, aren't you? - Portholes? Are we in the navy? 394 00:29:46,280 --> 00:29:50,034 Say... you think you could make this thing amphibious? 395 00:29:50,080 --> 00:29:52,196 Get the troops across a river? 396 00:29:52,240 --> 00:29:53,639 No. 397 00:29:53,680 --> 00:29:55,636 No, sir. No. 398 00:29:55,680 --> 00:29:57,591 No, no, no, no, no. 399 00:29:57,640 --> 00:30:00,632 Amphibious? The Bradley's supposed to swim? 400 00:30:01,560 --> 00:30:03,551 In theory, at least. 401 00:30:03,600 --> 00:30:07,070 Amphibious troop carrier slash scout... 402 00:30:07,120 --> 00:30:08,519 Slash tank. 403 00:30:08,560 --> 00:30:11,279 A couple more months, I bet this thing can fly. 404 00:30:11,320 --> 00:30:13,595 What's this in the margin? 405 00:30:13,640 --> 00:30:15,631 "Please help me, 406 00:30:15,680 --> 00:30:18,114 "I am losing my mind, 407 00:30:19,080 --> 00:30:21,036 "RLS." 408 00:30:25,880 --> 00:30:30,556 Lieutenant Colonel Robert Laurel Smith, head of oversight and development. 409 00:30:33,920 --> 00:30:36,115 Aluminium. 410 00:30:36,160 --> 00:30:38,879 - This thing's got an aluminium skin. - Huh? 411 00:30:39,800 --> 00:30:44,112 Anything fired at it will go through it like a hot knife through butter. 412 00:30:44,160 --> 00:30:47,118 We're using steel rather than aluminium. 413 00:30:47,160 --> 00:30:50,596 Of course, steel is much heavier than aluminium, 414 00:30:50,640 --> 00:30:52,835 so it won't go as fast. 415 00:30:52,880 --> 00:30:55,952 We can't lose speed - it won't work as a scout. 416 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:58,275 It won't keep pace with tanks, either. 417 00:30:58,320 --> 00:31:01,756 Armour's a reactive measure. Let's think proactive. 418 00:31:01,800 --> 00:31:04,109 Equip it with anti-tank missiles, 419 00:31:04,160 --> 00:31:07,789 then it can blast those enemy tanks before they fire. 420 00:31:07,840 --> 00:31:09,831 What do you think, Colonel? 421 00:31:10,800 --> 00:31:12,199 Fine. 422 00:31:13,680 --> 00:31:16,274 - Anti-tank missiles? - I don't know. 423 00:31:16,320 --> 00:31:19,278 The men will have to wear the missiles as hats! 424 00:31:19,320 --> 00:31:22,676 I don't know, Jones. That's why you get paid big bucks. 425 00:31:22,720 --> 00:31:27,794 - Colonel, we're not talking about... - A pair of Levi's. I know! 426 00:31:27,840 --> 00:31:30,195 God damn it! 427 00:31:30,240 --> 00:31:33,835 We are talking about 11 years with nothing to show for it! 428 00:31:33,880 --> 00:31:37,350 Except an ulcer the size of the district of Columbia 429 00:31:37,400 --> 00:31:39,436 and a career on permanent hold! 430 00:31:39,480 --> 00:31:40,833 You see this? 431 00:31:40,880 --> 00:31:45,271 I've been... I've been a bird colonel so long, I swear I'm growing feathers! 432 00:31:46,840 --> 00:31:52,472 If you have to design hats to haul those goddamn missiles, then just do it. 433 00:32:10,560 --> 00:32:12,949 (Low chatter) 434 00:32:18,640 --> 00:32:20,631 Excuse me, sir... 435 00:32:22,360 --> 00:32:26,876 Uh... ladies and gentlemen, if I can have your attention, please. 436 00:32:27,760 --> 00:32:29,796 If you'd all just take your seats. 437 00:32:30,920 --> 00:32:32,717 Thank you. 438 00:32:35,320 --> 00:32:39,836 We are pleased to present a scale model 439 00:32:41,040 --> 00:32:44,430 of the new Bradley fighting vehicle. 440 00:32:46,880 --> 00:32:50,077 (* America The Beautiful) 441 00:32:51,360 --> 00:32:53,715 (Choir) * America... * 442 00:32:55,960 --> 00:32:58,474 (Gasps of admiration) 443 00:33:01,160 --> 00:33:03,958 * America 444 00:33:08,080 --> 00:33:10,753 * America... * 445 00:33:15,160 --> 00:33:21,315 Featuring scout, troop transport, and anti-tank capabilities, 446 00:33:22,680 --> 00:33:24,875 it carries six men. 447 00:33:24,920 --> 00:33:27,115 How many was it supposed to carry? 448 00:33:27,160 --> 00:33:29,469 - 11. - The Bradley is outfitted 449 00:33:29,520 --> 00:33:32,956 with sophisticated surveillance equipment. 450 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:38,996 It is also equipped with a rapid-fire cannon, and an anti-tank rocket launcher. 451 00:33:39,040 --> 00:33:41,190 Which means it's loaded with... 452 00:33:41,240 --> 00:33:45,677 1500 shells and ten TOW anti-tank missiles. 453 00:33:45,720 --> 00:33:49,918 So in summation, gentlemen, what you have before you is... 454 00:33:49,960 --> 00:33:53,635 A troop transport that can't carry troops, 455 00:33:53,680 --> 00:33:57,673 a reconnaissance vehicle that's too conspicuous to do reconnaissance... 456 00:33:57,720 --> 00:34:01,713 And a quasi-tank that has less armour than a snow-blower 457 00:34:01,760 --> 00:34:04,752 but has enough ammo to take out half of DC. 458 00:34:04,800 --> 00:34:09,112 - Fantastic. - Congratulations, General Smith. 459 00:34:09,159 --> 00:34:11,196 - General? - Helluva job. 460 00:34:11,239 --> 00:34:13,150 General? 461 00:34:13,199 --> 00:34:15,031 Let's build it. 462 00:34:15,800 --> 00:34:17,710 They're building it? 463 00:34:17,760 --> 00:34:20,433 This is what we're building? 464 00:34:26,239 --> 00:34:35,558 * America * 465 00:34:37,159 --> 00:34:38,639 Please be seated. 466 00:34:38,679 --> 00:34:41,752 This will be brief, I'm needed at the Oval Office. 467 00:34:41,800 --> 00:34:44,871 I want to show you this morning's New York Times. 468 00:34:44,920 --> 00:34:48,514 If you'd be so kind to turn to the editorial page. 469 00:34:48,560 --> 00:34:52,632 It essentially says that every weapon we produce is overpriced junk. 470 00:34:52,679 --> 00:34:56,195 Now, that's not news. Critics have said it for years. 471 00:34:56,239 --> 00:34:58,310 What was news to me 472 00:34:58,360 --> 00:35:02,672 touched on our supposedly spectacular "Sergeant York" anti-aircraft gun. 473 00:35:02,720 --> 00:35:07,669 It says there when the Sergeant York proved incapable of hitting airplanes, 474 00:35:07,720 --> 00:35:10,871 we test-fired it at hovering helicopters. 475 00:35:10,920 --> 00:35:13,639 When it failed to hit hovering helicopters, 476 00:35:13,680 --> 00:35:16,877 we fired at stationary targets and it missed those. 477 00:35:16,920 --> 00:35:20,071 Now is this possible, General Keane? 478 00:35:21,040 --> 00:35:23,998 There was a problem with the proximity fusing. 479 00:35:24,040 --> 00:35:28,795 According to this, one missile locked on to a ventilation fan in the latrine! 480 00:35:28,840 --> 00:35:33,675 And destroyed the latrine. Were we test-firing at latrines that day? 481 00:35:33,720 --> 00:35:38,510 My first sergeant was in that latrine and he's around to swear otherwise. 482 00:35:38,560 --> 00:35:41,677 Why am I learning about this in the newspaper? 483 00:35:41,720 --> 00:35:45,599 It makes me look foolish, and I am not a foolish man. 484 00:35:45,640 --> 00:35:49,713 General Cushing, any problems with the Maverick missile tests? 485 00:35:49,760 --> 00:35:51,159 No, sir. 486 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:53,634 Admiral Morehouse, any problems? 487 00:35:53,680 --> 00:35:56,752 - None whatsoever, sir. - General Partridge... 488 00:35:56,800 --> 00:35:58,836 - Sir! - Problems with the Bradley? 489 00:35:58,880 --> 00:36:01,235 No, sir, absolutely not. 490 00:36:01,280 --> 00:36:03,271 Production is imminent. 491 00:36:04,120 --> 00:36:08,079 Mr Secretary, I believe the press is on a wild-goose chase, 492 00:36:08,120 --> 00:36:10,998 looking for problems where none exist. 493 00:36:11,040 --> 00:36:16,114 Let's hope you're right, General. Because we do have problems. 494 00:36:16,160 --> 00:36:20,233 Terrorists in Lebanon, and Colonel Qadhafi in Libya, 495 00:36:20,280 --> 00:36:22,669 and Sandinistas in Nicaragua, 496 00:36:22,720 --> 00:36:26,030 and let's not forget our ongoing problems with the Soviet Union. 497 00:36:27,040 --> 00:36:32,717 Frankly, I don't appreciate calls from reporters and congressmen 498 00:36:32,760 --> 00:36:37,038 asking me why nothing we are working on works, 499 00:36:38,080 --> 00:36:41,993 and I can't answer them because the men developing these systems 500 00:36:42,040 --> 00:36:44,235 tell me everything is just peachy! 501 00:36:45,840 --> 00:36:49,196 So, if you don't have problems, good. 502 00:36:49,240 --> 00:36:51,276 If you do, get rid of them. 503 00:36:51,320 --> 00:36:55,871 I want these weapons built. If not by you, I'll find men who can. 504 00:37:17,560 --> 00:37:19,152 You wanted to see me, sir? 505 00:37:19,200 --> 00:37:20,713 Yes, I do. 506 00:37:20,760 --> 00:37:22,751 Close the damn door, come on. 507 00:37:22,800 --> 00:37:28,033 About these tests you've been thinking about conducting on the Bradley. 508 00:37:28,080 --> 00:37:30,071 I understand your concern, 509 00:37:30,120 --> 00:37:34,318 but if you were an armoured warfare expert instead of a flier, 510 00:37:34,360 --> 00:37:37,796 you'd understand the Bradley is a good vehicle. 511 00:37:37,840 --> 00:37:41,833 4,000 Americans will be employed building it, the Army wants it. 512 00:37:41,880 --> 00:37:44,997 - Read the files... - I've read the files, sir. 513 00:37:46,080 --> 00:37:48,913 200 pages on the rear door, 514 00:37:48,960 --> 00:37:54,273 250 pages on the paint job, computer simulations of combat - 515 00:37:54,320 --> 00:37:58,677 not a single test that indicates what might happen if the Bradley takes a hit. 516 00:37:59,280 --> 00:38:02,909 Which is why I've ordered a full-up live fire test. 517 00:38:04,200 --> 00:38:09,228 I want to equip a Bradley with all the ammunition it would take into battle, 518 00:38:09,280 --> 00:38:13,637 fill all the fuel tanks, and hit it with a Soviet anti-tank weapon, 519 00:38:13,680 --> 00:38:16,752 - to see how it'll hold up. - Cancel it. 520 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:17,789 Sir? 521 00:38:17,840 --> 00:38:21,116 I think we're having a communication meltdown. 522 00:38:21,160 --> 00:38:25,711 Whatever problems there are, we'll fix them - in the field, after they're deployed. 523 00:38:25,760 --> 00:38:28,991 - General... - That's the way we're gonna do this. 524 00:38:29,880 --> 00:38:32,917 Nobody takes your job more seriously than I do, 525 00:38:32,960 --> 00:38:36,270 but I also have a job - to deploy that Bradley. 526 00:38:36,320 --> 00:38:39,995 I want that rocket launcher pointed at the Soviets. 527 00:38:43,680 --> 00:38:45,238 Here. 528 00:38:45,280 --> 00:38:46,952 Jesus. 529 00:38:47,000 --> 00:38:48,718 Dismissed. 530 00:38:50,400 --> 00:38:53,597 - Afternoon. Afternoon. - Good afternoon, sir. 531 00:38:56,200 --> 00:38:58,555 - Fanning! - Yes, sir? 532 00:38:59,400 --> 00:39:03,632 - What happened to you? - Don't ask. What's this? 533 00:39:03,680 --> 00:39:06,717 It was on your desk when I got back from lunch. 534 00:39:19,160 --> 00:39:21,799 Some ammunition for your Bradley battle. 535 00:39:28,080 --> 00:39:29,479 Hm! 536 00:39:29,520 --> 00:39:31,351 It's a British Army test report. 537 00:39:32,880 --> 00:39:35,075 Top secret too. 538 00:39:35,120 --> 00:39:37,111 Until it landed here. 539 00:39:56,840 --> 00:39:59,638 General Smith, Jim Burton. 540 00:40:01,160 --> 00:40:02,673 (Clears throat) 541 00:40:02,720 --> 00:40:05,109 How did you find me? 542 00:40:05,160 --> 00:40:08,596 You have very distinctive handwriting. 543 00:40:11,400 --> 00:40:15,791 I've been reading memos on the Bradley going back to 1968, 544 00:40:17,320 --> 00:40:22,997 with your handwritten notes in the margin, or... initialled by you. 545 00:40:24,320 --> 00:40:27,835 - This handwriting? - We should not be seen talking. 546 00:40:38,160 --> 00:40:40,594 Look, you contacted me, General. 547 00:40:40,640 --> 00:40:44,713 No. You received an anonymous leak about which I know nothing. 548 00:40:44,760 --> 00:40:49,675 The British found out that aluminium gives off a toxic gas when hit by a shell. 549 00:40:49,720 --> 00:40:53,190 Bad news for men in aluminium armoured vehicles. 550 00:40:53,240 --> 00:40:57,153 Couldn't we... couldn't we sit down somewhere and actually talk? 551 00:41:05,320 --> 00:41:09,996 If the Pentagon had their choice of busting us or nailing a Soviet spy, 552 00:41:10,040 --> 00:41:12,395 they would choose us in a heartbeat. 553 00:41:12,440 --> 00:41:15,671 Who exactly is "us", General? 554 00:41:15,720 --> 00:41:19,759 Some people who work in the Pentagon are fed up watching billions of dollars 555 00:41:19,800 --> 00:41:24,191 thrown away on defective weapons upon which our troops stake their lives. 556 00:41:25,320 --> 00:41:28,392 People like you, Colonel. We are the enemy. 557 00:41:28,440 --> 00:41:31,398 - To whom? - To majors who want to be colonels, 558 00:41:31,440 --> 00:41:35,479 colonels who want to be generals, you bet we are the enemy. 559 00:41:35,520 --> 00:41:37,750 To move up, you have to get things done. 560 00:41:37,800 --> 00:41:40,598 You don't want to be the one who drops the ball, 561 00:41:40,640 --> 00:41:43,791 cos if you drop the ball, no promotion, no star, 562 00:41:43,840 --> 00:41:47,150 no cushy job with a contractor when you retire. 563 00:41:47,200 --> 00:41:52,672 Which is why, Colonel, everyone attached to the Bradley will stop your tests. 564 00:41:55,880 --> 00:42:01,113 General, I appreciate your interests if not your methods. 565 00:42:01,160 --> 00:42:04,869 Whatever disagreements I may be having over the Bradley 566 00:42:04,920 --> 00:42:07,753 will be resolved above board. 567 00:42:08,760 --> 00:42:11,399 Now, if you have something to say, 568 00:42:11,440 --> 00:42:15,115 I'm sure the Washington Post would love to talk to you. 569 00:42:17,480 --> 00:42:20,711 Me? The press? Are you crazy? The Army is my life. 570 00:42:20,760 --> 00:42:25,038 Like you, I work inside the system, and you don't have a prayer of running your tests, 571 00:42:25,080 --> 00:42:27,913 not unless you're willing to sacrifice your career. 572 00:42:27,960 --> 00:42:32,112 And if you think you're safe because Congress gave you your job, think again. 573 00:42:33,160 --> 00:42:35,355 Good day, Colonel. And good luck. 574 00:42:38,280 --> 00:42:40,510 So why did you send me that report? 575 00:42:41,160 --> 00:42:42,559 Sir. 576 00:42:46,880 --> 00:42:49,348 - Nice to see you, General. - Good to see you. 577 00:42:59,520 --> 00:43:01,875 - Evening, sir. - Evening, sir. 578 00:43:05,440 --> 00:43:09,479 So she whispered to me, "Why do you think the General always stands at attention?" 579 00:43:09,520 --> 00:43:11,909 (Laughter) 580 00:43:14,280 --> 00:43:18,239 - Sir, Major Sayers is in the library. - Tell Major Sayers I'm busy. 581 00:43:18,280 --> 00:43:21,636 He said the little prick ordered tests on the Bradley. 582 00:43:21,680 --> 00:43:24,752 What? I'll have his ass in a sling so fast. 583 00:43:24,800 --> 00:43:28,236 Whose ass, sir? Major Sayers or the little prick? 584 00:43:28,280 --> 00:43:31,431 General, he knows about the study the Brits did. 585 00:43:31,480 --> 00:43:33,550 - What study? - On aluminium. 586 00:43:33,600 --> 00:43:35,830 Aluminium's used on the Bradley, sir. 587 00:43:35,880 --> 00:43:38,917 When hit by a shell, it burns and gives off a toxic gas. 588 00:43:38,960 --> 00:43:40,109 God damn it. 589 00:43:40,160 --> 00:43:44,392 We fought a revolution so we could ignore the fucking British! 590 00:43:44,440 --> 00:43:46,237 So why mess things up now? 591 00:43:46,280 --> 00:43:48,840 - I thought you talked to him. - I did. 592 00:43:48,880 --> 00:43:51,678 - The man must be a fool. - Can't you stop him, sir? 593 00:43:51,720 --> 00:43:54,109 No, I'm not his commanding officer. 594 00:43:54,160 --> 00:43:59,029 Some draft-dodging junior congressman wanted more objectivity in the testing process. 595 00:43:59,080 --> 00:44:01,071 Goddamn checks and balances. 596 00:44:01,120 --> 00:44:04,749 General, with all due respect, this isn't just a check, sir, 597 00:44:04,800 --> 00:44:06,870 it's a full fucking body block! 598 00:44:06,920 --> 00:44:11,835 If we don't get the Bradley out there now, it'll be stuck in development forever. 599 00:44:15,840 --> 00:44:18,229 Start production now. 600 00:44:18,280 --> 00:44:21,875 Throw Burton a bone or two. Let him run a couple of tests. 601 00:44:21,920 --> 00:44:25,356 Yes, sir. General, actually, he'd like to blow it up. 602 00:44:25,400 --> 00:44:27,755 I don't give a fuck what Burton wants. 603 00:44:27,800 --> 00:44:31,998 Let him do some piddly-shit stuff, see if he can parallel park the fucker! 604 00:44:32,040 --> 00:44:34,031 Just get it into production. 605 00:44:46,560 --> 00:44:49,358 (Woman) Am I to understand that you were not in favour 606 00:44:49,400 --> 00:44:51,834 of the tests Colonel Burton proposed? 607 00:44:51,880 --> 00:44:53,677 Absolutely not. 608 00:44:54,840 --> 00:44:58,992 (Woman) Absolutely not, yes, or absolutely not, no? 609 00:45:00,200 --> 00:45:02,156 Absolutely not absolutely. 610 00:45:02,200 --> 00:45:05,237 (Man) Are you questioning his motives or his methods? 611 00:45:05,280 --> 00:45:08,989 I have no reason to question Colonel Burton's motives. 612 00:45:09,040 --> 00:45:11,270 I can only speak to his methods. 613 00:45:11,320 --> 00:45:16,394 Which, by anyone's definition were somewhat peculiar. 614 00:45:17,120 --> 00:45:19,395 There were other ways to find out 615 00:45:19,440 --> 00:45:23,672 if clothing would catch fire inside the Bradley when it took a hit. 616 00:45:23,720 --> 00:45:27,156 Let's take the... the mannequin thing. 617 00:45:44,280 --> 00:45:46,430 - Colonel. - Yes? 618 00:45:51,640 --> 00:45:55,189 - Phone call, sir. They said it's important. - Very good. 619 00:45:55,240 --> 00:45:57,310 - Dalton. - Yes, sir. 620 00:45:57,360 --> 00:46:00,750 - I'll meet you back at the firing area. - Yes, sir. 621 00:46:07,360 --> 00:46:10,079 - Strip the dummies. - Sir? 622 00:46:11,640 --> 00:46:14,313 Strip the dummies, Sergeant, now. 623 00:46:20,440 --> 00:46:22,954 Thank you. Let's go. 624 00:46:24,160 --> 00:46:25,798 Fire when ready. 625 00:46:25,840 --> 00:46:28,115 Backblast area clear! 626 00:46:28,160 --> 00:46:30,720 - Out of the way, sir. - Fire. 627 00:46:36,640 --> 00:46:38,710 (Coughing) 628 00:46:40,720 --> 00:46:43,109 Hold it there. Let me see those. 629 00:46:43,160 --> 00:46:47,472 Uh-huh. That looks good, uniforms look good. Great, there you go. 630 00:46:50,440 --> 00:46:52,112 Wait a minute, what's that? 631 00:46:52,160 --> 00:46:54,276 That's part of our test, Colonel. 632 00:46:57,080 --> 00:46:58,672 Wait a minute. 633 00:47:01,520 --> 00:47:05,195 (Partridge) No one in my command gave the order to strip the dummies 634 00:47:05,240 --> 00:47:08,312 and put their clothes inside a fireproof container 635 00:47:08,360 --> 00:47:11,796 inside the vehicle while Colonel Burton wasn't around. 636 00:47:11,840 --> 00:47:14,354 You're a pair of clowns! 637 00:47:15,600 --> 00:47:17,830 The insults that were traded that day 638 00:47:17,880 --> 00:47:20,792 had no business showing up in the test reports. 639 00:47:20,840 --> 00:47:23,718 They were deleted from the final report. 640 00:47:23,760 --> 00:47:29,471 All except Colonel Bach's unfortunate reference to Colonel Burton's mother. 641 00:47:30,840 --> 00:47:33,115 Temperatures were running high. 642 00:47:33,160 --> 00:47:35,879 (Man) Apparently inside the Bradley as well. 643 00:47:35,920 --> 00:47:40,869 There's a degree of uncertainty involved in every test. 644 00:47:41,880 --> 00:47:45,668 That's the point of doing tests - to find out what happens. 645 00:47:48,280 --> 00:47:53,115 If we knew what the results would be, we wouldn't need to do the test. 646 00:47:53,160 --> 00:47:57,756 And just because the tests didn't always come out 647 00:47:57,800 --> 00:48:00,155 the way Colonel Burton expected... 648 00:48:00,200 --> 00:48:04,876 is no reason to assume that anything devious was going on. 649 00:48:05,840 --> 00:48:10,709 (Woman) I ask you, General, filling the fuel tanks with water 650 00:48:10,760 --> 00:48:13,991 for a test designed to check the combustibility 651 00:48:14,040 --> 00:48:17,669 of those tanks - that wasn't devious? 652 00:48:18,560 --> 00:48:21,677 If the tanks had been filled with fuel 653 00:48:21,720 --> 00:48:25,429 there's a good chance the vehicle would have exploded. 654 00:48:26,480 --> 00:48:28,710 (Man) Isn't that the point? 655 00:48:29,720 --> 00:48:35,192 If the vehicle had exploded, we couldn't run additional tests. 656 00:48:36,080 --> 00:48:40,710 I can't order up an unlimited number of Bradleys just to blow them up! 657 00:48:41,600 --> 00:48:44,353 Unless you're telling me to spend more money. 658 00:48:44,400 --> 00:48:49,520 (Woman) General, I believe that efforts were made to make the Bradley amphibious? 659 00:48:50,520 --> 00:48:53,557 Yes, although how that's relevant I fail to comprehend. 660 00:48:53,600 --> 00:48:56,797 (Man) How many Bradleys were lost during that experiment? 661 00:48:56,840 --> 00:48:58,239 Lost? 662 00:48:58,280 --> 00:49:02,193 (Man) The report says four of the Bradleys sank during testing. 663 00:49:03,240 --> 00:49:05,231 That is a matter of opinion. 664 00:49:05,280 --> 00:49:08,556 (Woman) It's not opinion, General. 665 00:49:08,600 --> 00:49:10,591 Four of them sank. 666 00:49:15,760 --> 00:49:17,193 Technically, yes. 667 00:49:17,240 --> 00:49:19,834 (Woman) General, can we get back to the fuel tanks? 668 00:49:20,760 --> 00:49:22,637 Come on. Good. 669 00:49:24,280 --> 00:49:28,273 Sergeant, have the tanks always been filled with water? 670 00:49:29,680 --> 00:49:31,432 No, sir. 671 00:49:31,480 --> 00:49:34,199 Only when the vehicle is being tested, sir. 672 00:49:35,240 --> 00:49:37,231 What else don't I know? 673 00:49:41,560 --> 00:49:43,915 Sergeant, I'm asking you a question. 674 00:49:43,960 --> 00:49:46,474 What else don't I know about these tests? 675 00:49:47,720 --> 00:49:50,518 The ammunition stored in the Bradley, sir. 676 00:49:51,760 --> 00:49:53,352 What about it? 677 00:50:05,960 --> 00:50:07,439 Sand. 678 00:50:07,480 --> 00:50:09,436 That's affirmative, sir. 679 00:50:10,440 --> 00:50:12,317 (Snorts) 680 00:50:12,360 --> 00:50:14,351 Tell me... 681 00:50:14,400 --> 00:50:17,073 did the term "court-martial" 682 00:50:17,120 --> 00:50:19,111 ever enter anyone's mind here? 683 00:50:19,160 --> 00:50:21,151 - No, sir. - Really? 684 00:50:21,200 --> 00:50:23,316 That's truly amazing, Sergeant. 685 00:50:23,360 --> 00:50:27,399 Here we are watching water drip out of the gas tanks 686 00:50:27,440 --> 00:50:30,318 and sand spill out of the ammunition 687 00:50:30,360 --> 00:50:34,399 after a test that was done to figure out whether or not the damn thing is safe! 688 00:50:34,440 --> 00:50:39,309 And no one here even thinks of the term "court-martial"? 689 00:50:40,240 --> 00:50:44,836 Now why, if you don't mind my asking, is that? 690 00:50:45,840 --> 00:50:48,513 We were under orders, sir. 691 00:50:48,560 --> 00:50:51,870 Is acting on those orders conscionable, Sergeant? 692 00:50:51,920 --> 00:50:55,230 It doesn't matter what I think or do, sir, 693 00:50:55,280 --> 00:50:57,748 because you desk warriors from Washington 694 00:50:57,800 --> 00:50:59,950 will find a million different ways 695 00:51:00,000 --> 00:51:02,992 to make the tests turn out whatever way you want, sir. 696 00:51:03,040 --> 00:51:06,715 I'm not here to manipulate test results. 697 00:51:07,520 --> 00:51:11,274 - I'm here to learn the truth. - You want the truth, sir? 698 00:51:11,320 --> 00:51:14,835 We get a new white knight every other year, sir. 699 00:51:14,880 --> 00:51:17,917 Some guy just like you, and you all start off the same. 700 00:51:17,960 --> 00:51:23,114 Big speeches that turn to shit after six months when your next promotion comes due. 701 00:51:23,160 --> 00:51:25,390 And then it's business as usual. 702 00:51:26,440 --> 00:51:30,228 Where did you pick up this lousy attitude, Sergeant? 703 00:51:30,280 --> 00:51:32,236 Right here, sir, 704 00:51:33,800 --> 00:51:35,791 watching guys like you. 705 00:51:38,320 --> 00:51:40,436 Well, I'm sorry. 706 00:51:41,520 --> 00:51:43,750 I'm really sorry to hear that. 707 00:51:45,280 --> 00:51:49,956 Cos unlike you, I take my job seriously. 708 00:51:54,360 --> 00:51:55,839 Really? 709 00:51:57,240 --> 00:52:01,677 Well, maybe... maybe you can explain to me, Colonel, 710 00:52:01,720 --> 00:52:07,192 why the Bradley has been ordered into production before you have done your job. 711 00:52:24,120 --> 00:52:27,510 What is this? 100 Bradleys have been ordered? 712 00:52:27,560 --> 00:52:32,190 I'm not gonna have it on my record that the Bradley fell behind schedule 713 00:52:32,240 --> 00:52:34,196 because of some goddamn tests. 714 00:52:34,240 --> 00:52:36,879 Those goddamn tests could save lives. 715 00:52:36,920 --> 00:52:41,357 The Bradley will save lives, Colonel, by bringing men to the front line. 716 00:52:41,400 --> 00:52:43,755 Do you know what would happen to those men 717 00:52:43,800 --> 00:52:46,598 if the Bradley is hit and the aluminium burns? 718 00:52:47,960 --> 00:52:52,238 I know all about the British study, Colonel. And it is bullshit. 719 00:52:52,280 --> 00:52:54,874 That thing could be a deathtrap. 720 00:52:54,920 --> 00:52:57,070 - Says who? - Says me. 721 00:52:57,120 --> 00:52:59,873 Have you put people in there during the test? 722 00:52:59,920 --> 00:53:03,469 - No, of... - So you don't actually know anything. 723 00:53:03,520 --> 00:53:07,195 And until you do, all you're doing is wasting our time. 724 00:53:11,720 --> 00:53:15,838 (Woman) Are you suggesting Colonel Burton had no reason to be concerned? 725 00:53:15,880 --> 00:53:19,919 I am suggesting that Colonel Burton and his tests 726 00:53:19,960 --> 00:53:23,919 did not reveal anything we didn't already know. 727 00:53:23,960 --> 00:53:26,713 Except his own penchant for theatrics. 728 00:53:26,760 --> 00:53:29,513 - (Man) Theatrics, General? - Yes, theatrics. 729 00:53:29,560 --> 00:53:31,676 Cheap theatrics at that. 730 00:53:31,720 --> 00:53:34,188 Now the little prick has issued a memo 731 00:53:34,240 --> 00:53:38,791 that stipulates that for the tests he'd like to use sheep. 732 00:53:38,840 --> 00:53:42,150 Jesus, we already started work on the chassis assembly. 733 00:53:42,200 --> 00:53:44,350 - Don't worry. - If the sheep die 734 00:53:44,400 --> 00:53:48,279 - we're gonna have to stop production. - There are ways around it. 735 00:53:48,320 --> 00:53:50,231 - Absolutely. - Like what? 736 00:53:50,280 --> 00:53:52,874 We could sic the animal rights people on him. 737 00:53:52,920 --> 00:53:56,037 It is cruel and unusual treatment of sheep. 738 00:53:56,080 --> 00:53:58,196 Rack of lamb. 739 00:53:58,880 --> 00:54:00,598 Yeah, that would be me. 740 00:54:01,920 --> 00:54:04,354 (Phone) 741 00:54:04,400 --> 00:54:07,836 - Yes. - (Fanning) Major Sayers just called, sir. 742 00:54:07,880 --> 00:54:12,396 - When do they plan to run the tests? - As soon as we send over the sheep. 743 00:54:12,440 --> 00:54:15,830 "We"? I thought they were in charge of the sheep. 744 00:54:15,880 --> 00:54:18,348 They say it's being handled at our end. 745 00:54:19,360 --> 00:54:21,874 The Surgeon General's office. 746 00:54:23,120 --> 00:54:26,430 What does the Surgeon General have to do with sheep? 747 00:54:30,920 --> 00:54:33,150 - Excuse me. - Colonel Burton. 748 00:54:33,200 --> 00:54:36,431 - We were told you might show up. - Who told you that? 749 00:54:36,480 --> 00:54:41,110 Colonel Bach, he established this office last week with the Surgeon General. 750 00:54:41,160 --> 00:54:45,153 - You're trying to kill the Bradley. - Who told you that? 751 00:54:45,840 --> 00:54:49,628 I'm sorry, sir, all information in this office is classified. 752 00:54:49,680 --> 00:54:54,834 So, what is "ruminant procurement" anyway? 753 00:54:55,680 --> 00:54:58,353 That's what this office has been created to do. 754 00:54:58,400 --> 00:55:02,029 - But what is it? - Analysis and policy determination 755 00:55:02,080 --> 00:55:05,959 for tendered research data on the optimal test ruminant. 756 00:55:06,000 --> 00:55:07,797 Such ruminants are to be... 757 00:55:07,840 --> 00:55:12,516 You're talking about sheep. You're in charge of buying sheep, correct? 758 00:55:14,000 --> 00:55:16,468 We can't just go out and buy sheep, sir. 759 00:55:16,520 --> 00:55:18,112 Why not? 760 00:55:18,160 --> 00:55:21,038 We're doing a vaporifics test on sheep. 761 00:55:21,080 --> 00:55:26,996 Vaporifics is all about what happens when a warhead penetrates armour. 762 00:55:27,040 --> 00:55:30,077 Lieutenant, I know what a vaporifics test is. 763 00:55:30,120 --> 00:55:32,031 I'm the one who called for it. 764 00:55:32,080 --> 00:55:36,551 Well, then you know we have to have sheep specs before we can proceed. 765 00:55:36,600 --> 00:55:39,353 Sheep specs, what is sheep specs? 766 00:55:39,400 --> 00:55:41,072 Specifications! 767 00:55:41,120 --> 00:55:45,750 Shorn or unshorn, rams, ewes or lambs? 768 00:55:46,280 --> 00:55:50,478 Merinos or short hair? Shorn merino ewes or unshorn merino lambs? 769 00:55:50,520 --> 00:55:54,593 Bighorns or domestic? Domestic shorn lambs or bighorn unshorn? 770 00:55:54,640 --> 00:55:58,030 Just, how long will it take you to get your sheep specs? 771 00:55:58,080 --> 00:56:01,117 Not long at all, six, eight months, tops. 772 00:56:01,160 --> 00:56:06,518 But then we'll require another eight months to evaluate the data. 773 00:56:06,560 --> 00:56:10,633 After which we can move into prototype ruminant evaluation... 774 00:56:11,280 --> 00:56:13,635 - How much? - Well... 775 00:56:16,240 --> 00:56:18,276 All right, bring it back. 776 00:56:18,320 --> 00:56:21,471 Keep it coming. Keep it coming. Keep it coming. 777 00:56:22,800 --> 00:56:25,075 A little more. A little more. 778 00:56:25,120 --> 00:56:26,599 Whoa! 779 00:56:26,640 --> 00:56:29,871 Sir, Colonel Bach is on his way over here, sir. 780 00:56:29,920 --> 00:56:32,115 I'm sure he is. 781 00:56:32,160 --> 00:56:35,391 It sounded like a world-class shit-fit, sir. 782 00:56:35,440 --> 00:56:37,271 I'm sure it is, Sergeant. 783 00:56:43,120 --> 00:56:46,317 - Come on, move it. - What are these sheep doing here? 784 00:56:46,360 --> 00:56:48,828 - I bought them. - You can't do that! 785 00:56:48,880 --> 00:56:51,758 - Well, I did. - There are no sheep specs, Colonel! 786 00:56:51,800 --> 00:56:54,678 - I devised the specs, Major. - What are they? 787 00:56:54,720 --> 00:56:57,871 They're live and kicking, and that's good enough for me. 788 00:56:57,920 --> 00:57:02,198 Testing is a science, Colonel. It needs controlled experiments. 789 00:57:02,240 --> 00:57:06,472 - Just sticking sheep into a... - All right, you don't want sheep? 790 00:57:07,840 --> 00:57:11,037 Lennon, Chavez, get the sheep out of there, 791 00:57:11,080 --> 00:57:13,674 - and get in the Bradley. Dalton! - Yes, sir? 792 00:57:13,720 --> 00:57:15,312 Get in the Bradley. 793 00:57:16,240 --> 00:57:19,437 - Sir? - I need a vaporifics test, get in the Bradley. 794 00:57:19,480 --> 00:57:22,756 - Everyone inside. - Are you out of your fucking mind? 795 00:57:22,800 --> 00:57:26,031 You think this is some kind of joke, Colonel? 796 00:57:26,920 --> 00:57:30,549 All right, we'll just use the sheep. That's a terrific idea. 797 00:57:30,600 --> 00:57:33,273 Use the sheep in the Bradley. Go on, sheep. 798 00:57:33,320 --> 00:57:35,788 Get in there... God damn it! 799 00:57:38,040 --> 00:57:39,598 Backblast area, clear! 800 00:57:39,640 --> 00:57:42,279 - On the way, sir. - Fire! 801 00:57:50,280 --> 00:57:52,589 (Gasping) 802 00:57:53,200 --> 00:57:55,714 Oh, God, Granger, don't breathe! 803 00:57:56,720 --> 00:57:59,632 - What the hell happened? - The damn fumes! 804 00:57:59,680 --> 00:58:01,557 Stay back! 805 00:58:10,360 --> 00:58:13,193 - How are you doing? - I'm OK. 806 00:58:13,240 --> 00:58:15,834 Jesus, just one tiny whiff... 807 00:58:15,880 --> 00:58:18,030 Did you get a look inside? 808 00:58:18,080 --> 00:58:20,435 Nothing could have survived those fumes. 809 00:58:28,000 --> 00:58:31,151 Sergeant, where are the sheep? 810 00:58:31,200 --> 00:58:33,760 Major Sayers said they had to be incinerated. 811 00:58:33,800 --> 00:58:35,950 - What? - They carted them away, sir. 812 00:58:36,000 --> 00:58:38,833 Whoa! No! Whoa! Stop, stop, stop! 813 00:58:42,760 --> 00:58:44,751 - Follow those sheep! - Sir? 814 00:58:45,680 --> 00:58:48,831 - Stop that truck, that's an order! - Yes, sir. 815 00:58:48,880 --> 00:58:50,279 Sergeant. 816 00:58:56,320 --> 00:58:58,993 I need them, for autopsy. 817 00:59:00,840 --> 00:59:02,956 To verify test results. 818 00:59:06,280 --> 00:59:08,396 I see him, we got him, sir. 819 00:59:11,360 --> 00:59:13,237 (Siren blaring) 820 00:59:17,760 --> 00:59:20,228 (Siren blaring) 821 00:59:20,280 --> 00:59:23,317 - Pay no attention to them! - Sir? 822 00:59:23,360 --> 00:59:25,157 Concentrate on the sheep. 823 00:59:29,000 --> 00:59:31,389 Look out! 824 00:59:35,200 --> 00:59:36,553 Move it! 825 00:59:36,600 --> 00:59:37,999 Come on! 826 00:59:46,480 --> 00:59:48,914 Damn it, what are you stopping us for? 827 00:59:48,960 --> 00:59:51,633 - Stop the sheep! - What's the hurry, sir? 828 00:59:51,680 --> 00:59:56,276 Not one of the tests I've ordered has been conducted according to plan. 829 00:59:56,320 --> 00:59:57,435 And since my job... 830 00:59:57,480 --> 01:00:02,190 Your job is to stop whining and serve the United States as befits an officer! 831 01:00:02,240 --> 01:00:07,155 My job is to oversee the joint live-fire test programme and report to Congress. 832 01:00:07,200 --> 01:00:11,512 In order to do that, I'm gonna have to insist on a live-fire test of the Bradley 833 01:00:11,560 --> 01:00:13,391 under combat conditions. 834 01:00:13,440 --> 01:00:17,149 Listen to me, fly-boy, you don't know shit about combat! 835 01:00:17,200 --> 01:00:20,272 I know there are a lot of ways to die in that vehicle, sir. 836 01:00:20,320 --> 01:00:23,118 - Don't you preach to me! - I want a realistic... 837 01:00:23,160 --> 01:00:27,233 - The number one priority is... - People first, vehicles second!! 838 01:00:27,280 --> 01:00:31,512 Those are my priorities. The Army's priorities seem to be the exact opposite. 839 01:00:31,560 --> 01:00:34,028 You are way out of line here. 840 01:00:36,520 --> 01:00:40,308 I won't sign off on the Bradley without a live-fire test. 841 01:00:51,080 --> 01:00:53,878 - (Man) Sir? - Who is Burton's commanding officer? 842 01:00:53,920 --> 01:00:56,559 General De Grasso, sir. 843 01:00:56,600 --> 01:00:58,511 Get him for me now. 844 01:01:05,240 --> 01:01:08,915 It's an economic move, Colonel, you're being reassigned. 845 01:01:10,160 --> 01:01:14,472 In the meantime, should I... continue in my present assignment? 846 01:01:14,520 --> 01:01:18,479 Your present assignment has been eliminated, Colonel. 847 01:01:18,520 --> 01:01:21,353 I didn't think my job could be eliminated. 848 01:01:22,360 --> 01:01:26,353 - I was appointed by Congress. - But you're paid by the Army. 849 01:01:27,600 --> 01:01:31,593 If they can't afford you - and they can't - you have no job. 850 01:01:32,360 --> 01:01:34,351 Colonel, it's time to move on. 851 01:01:34,400 --> 01:01:38,996 Let's not let this little blip on the screen ground you permanently. 852 01:02:14,360 --> 01:02:19,753 Would the Colonel ever consider having a drink with an enlisted soldier? 853 01:02:19,800 --> 01:02:23,349 Does the enlisted soldier think the Colonel needs one? 854 01:02:24,280 --> 01:02:28,114 - What are they gonna do, fire you? - OK, just a little one. 855 01:02:43,760 --> 01:02:45,990 (Snorts and coughs) 856 01:02:52,960 --> 01:02:55,076 You know what's really ironic? 857 01:02:56,040 --> 01:03:00,830 General Omar Bradley was a brilliant tactician and a great leader. 858 01:03:00,880 --> 01:03:03,030 No ego, just did the job. 859 01:03:04,280 --> 01:03:08,717 And he looked out for the morale and the safety of his men. 860 01:03:08,760 --> 01:03:11,911 And they go and put his name on this thing! 861 01:03:11,960 --> 01:03:13,791 Talk about a kick in the ass. 862 01:03:13,840 --> 01:03:16,957 The closest the brass ever get to a battlefield 863 01:03:17,000 --> 01:03:19,878 is the first tee on a Saturday morning. 864 01:03:22,840 --> 01:03:24,910 You know, Fanning... 865 01:03:25,720 --> 01:03:29,793 I've been around long enough to know that the Pentagon is not a charity, 866 01:03:29,840 --> 01:03:31,398 it's cashflows and egos. 867 01:03:32,440 --> 01:03:35,910 That's part of it, it's what helps drive it, fine, but... 868 01:03:37,840 --> 01:03:39,637 somehow... 869 01:03:42,360 --> 01:03:46,148 somehow I always thought the men came first. 870 01:03:48,560 --> 01:03:51,677 I always thought that the people on top knew 871 01:03:51,720 --> 01:03:54,757 that it was about the soldier in the field. 872 01:03:57,080 --> 01:03:59,275 You gave it your best shot. 873 01:04:00,120 --> 01:04:02,554 - Did I? - Yes, sir, you did. 874 01:04:07,640 --> 01:04:10,598 Well, now it's somebody else's problem. 875 01:04:12,320 --> 01:04:16,029 My problem is salvaging my career. 876 01:04:16,080 --> 01:04:21,438 Which apparently is not beyond repair if I'm a good little boy. 877 01:04:22,800 --> 01:04:25,519 So, that's it. 878 01:04:25,560 --> 01:04:27,073 That's it. 879 01:04:27,120 --> 01:04:29,680 The man said, "war is hell". 880 01:04:30,880 --> 01:04:32,836 He should've tried peacetime. 881 01:04:34,680 --> 01:04:38,116 - You don't mind, do you? - No, be my guest. 882 01:04:38,160 --> 01:04:40,310 I don't believe in government waste. 883 01:04:40,360 --> 01:04:42,351 (Phone) 884 01:04:43,800 --> 01:04:46,519 - Burton. - So they're moving you out? 885 01:04:50,440 --> 01:04:53,716 Is there anything you don't hear about? 886 01:04:53,760 --> 01:04:57,469 Well, how far are you willing to go with this thing? 887 01:04:57,520 --> 01:05:01,479 The question is... how far are they going to send me? 888 01:05:01,520 --> 01:05:04,956 You ought to take a trip to California this weekend. 889 01:05:05,000 --> 01:05:07,594 I'm not up for a vacation right now. 890 01:05:07,640 --> 01:05:10,757 No one goes to Fresno for a vacation, Colonel. 891 01:05:32,840 --> 01:05:35,832 - Can I help you, sir? - Colonel Burton. 892 01:05:35,880 --> 01:05:38,599 I'm here to see the project manager. 893 01:06:11,520 --> 01:06:13,511 - Colonel Burton? - Yes. 894 01:06:13,560 --> 01:06:15,357 Steve Johnson, project manager. 895 01:06:15,400 --> 01:06:17,391 Hi, thank you. 896 01:06:17,440 --> 01:06:20,034 All set, let's go! 897 01:06:27,080 --> 01:06:30,117 What's going on here? Who changed the specs? 898 01:06:30,160 --> 01:06:31,559 The Israelis. 899 01:06:31,600 --> 01:06:34,398 The Israelis? When? 900 01:06:34,440 --> 01:06:36,431 When they placed their order. 901 01:06:37,280 --> 01:06:39,475 - So these are for export? - Yes. 902 01:06:39,520 --> 01:06:42,239 - All of them? - Yes, Colonel. 903 01:06:42,280 --> 01:06:46,558 You're telling me we're manufacturing two different versions of this vehicle? 904 01:06:46,600 --> 01:06:50,388 The Israelis wouldn't take the Bradley as designed, Colonel. 905 01:06:50,440 --> 01:06:53,159 They wanted the fuel tanks on the outside, 906 01:06:53,200 --> 01:06:56,272 reinforced armour, a different ventilation system... 907 01:06:56,320 --> 01:06:59,790 All right. What about the specs for our Bradleys? 908 01:06:59,840 --> 01:07:03,958 Exactly like the ones you're testing, Colonel. No change. 909 01:07:28,160 --> 01:07:31,152 - You think you were followed? - Followed? 910 01:07:31,200 --> 01:07:34,397 I drove for hours. I don't even know where we are. 911 01:07:34,440 --> 01:07:37,796 Maybe you'd prefer to meet at the officers' club? 912 01:07:38,800 --> 01:07:42,110 - When did the Israelis test it? - They didn't have to, 913 01:07:42,160 --> 01:07:45,789 they knew by looking at it that it was a deathtrap. 914 01:07:45,840 --> 01:07:48,673 So while we're sending our guys off to die, 915 01:07:48,720 --> 01:07:52,508 the Pentagon brass is redesigning the damn thing for somebody else! 916 01:07:52,560 --> 01:07:55,597 They can't sell it overseas like it is. 917 01:07:57,080 --> 01:07:59,230 Business as usual. 918 01:08:05,160 --> 01:08:08,470 So maybe you'd like to keep fighting the bastards? 919 01:08:11,080 --> 01:08:15,119 I've lost my job, General. They're moving me out. 920 01:08:15,160 --> 01:08:19,312 So, they're moving you out, you haven't been discharged. 921 01:08:19,359 --> 01:08:22,716 Work from inside, from wherever they send you. 922 01:08:22,760 --> 01:08:25,194 And turn into you? 923 01:08:26,359 --> 01:08:30,035 Passing anonymous notes and meeting in parking lots? 924 01:08:31,040 --> 01:08:35,830 You're great at sitting in the shadows. Why don't you do something? 925 01:08:35,880 --> 01:08:37,871 I can't. 926 01:08:37,920 --> 01:08:41,515 - Help me! - I have done everything that I can. 927 01:08:41,560 --> 01:08:44,313 I've been fighting this for almost 20 years. 928 01:08:44,359 --> 01:08:48,319 I'm not gonna go to the mat over this! I... I've got too much to lose. 929 01:08:56,279 --> 01:08:58,191 70,000 troops. 930 01:08:59,200 --> 01:09:03,751 70,000 American boys will ride into battle in the Bradley 931 01:09:03,800 --> 01:09:05,870 if America fights another war. 932 01:09:05,920 --> 01:09:09,356 We can't be a part of sending them to their deaths. 933 01:09:19,560 --> 01:09:21,357 One call. 934 01:09:25,960 --> 01:09:27,756 - What? - One call. 935 01:09:27,800 --> 01:09:29,791 I'll make one call and that's it. 936 01:09:33,960 --> 01:09:35,598 Sit down. 937 01:09:36,680 --> 01:09:39,638 General Partridge, you've read today's Washington Post? 938 01:09:39,680 --> 01:09:41,955 - I have. - And seen the story, 939 01:09:42,000 --> 01:09:44,957 attributed to a highly placed Pentagon source? 940 01:09:45,000 --> 01:09:50,028 Yes, and I am as distressed as you that anyone in the Pentagon would stoop so low. 941 01:09:50,080 --> 01:09:53,913 Leaks within the Pentagon are how I get most of my information. 942 01:09:53,960 --> 01:09:57,999 Are you suggesting that the Pentagon is less than forthcoming? 943 01:09:58,040 --> 01:10:02,113 Then perhaps you can explain why I have to learn from the press 944 01:10:02,160 --> 01:10:06,199 that the man in charge of testing the Bradley has been fired? 945 01:10:07,120 --> 01:10:10,749 - He wasn't fired, sir, he was reassigned. - By whom? 946 01:10:10,800 --> 01:10:13,758 By General De Grasso, his commanding officer. 947 01:10:13,800 --> 01:10:15,995 I'm as shocked as you are. 948 01:10:16,040 --> 01:10:20,238 I guess there was some confusion between the Army, the Air Force... 949 01:10:20,280 --> 01:10:22,589 The sort of trouble you always get 950 01:10:22,640 --> 01:10:26,394 with these cross-departmental joint-testing programmes. 951 01:10:26,440 --> 01:10:29,113 (Phone) 952 01:10:31,960 --> 01:10:34,952 - Yes. - Congressman Stratton is on the phone. 953 01:10:37,920 --> 01:10:40,832 Sam, what can I do for you? 954 01:10:40,880 --> 01:10:43,633 What article? Oh, that article. 955 01:10:43,680 --> 01:10:46,831 No, completely untrue, inter-office SNAFU. 956 01:10:46,880 --> 01:10:49,110 File it under creative journalism. 957 01:10:49,160 --> 01:10:54,632 I'm looking into it now, you'll be the first to know. Right. Right. 958 01:10:54,680 --> 01:10:56,477 My best to Ellen. 959 01:10:59,600 --> 01:11:03,752 General, I want a full update on the Bradley 960 01:11:04,560 --> 01:11:07,711 - and I want it in writing. - Right away, sir. 961 01:11:09,480 --> 01:11:15,112 That is the last call I expect to receive on this matter 962 01:11:15,840 --> 01:11:19,913 from Congressman Stratton or anyone else on the Hill. 963 01:11:22,560 --> 01:11:24,710 Do I make myself clear, General? 964 01:11:24,760 --> 01:11:26,352 Perfectly. 965 01:11:34,360 --> 01:11:36,157 (Knock at door) 966 01:11:44,520 --> 01:11:48,354 Colonel Burton, I want you to write your report on the Bradley. 967 01:11:48,400 --> 01:11:51,472 Sir? I was under the impression that my job had... 968 01:11:51,520 --> 01:11:53,511 Your job has been reinstated. 969 01:11:53,560 --> 01:11:56,757 I want your report on my desk by 1800 hours tomorrow. 970 01:11:56,800 --> 01:11:59,837 - Yes, sir. - Colonel, in case you are unaware, 971 01:11:59,880 --> 01:12:04,476 as per the military manual, you will deliver your report to me and to me alone. 972 01:12:04,520 --> 01:12:08,069 Should a single copy be made public, I will charge you with 973 01:12:08,120 --> 01:12:12,272 subversion of military procedure and have you court-martialled. 974 01:12:33,600 --> 01:12:35,397 Stop packing, we're staying. 975 01:12:35,440 --> 01:12:38,876 - How'd you do that? - I didn't do anything. 976 01:12:38,920 --> 01:12:41,480 - Do we have a rule book? - A rule book, sir? 977 01:12:41,520 --> 01:12:44,876 - A book with rules in it. - What do you need a rule book for? 978 01:12:44,920 --> 01:12:48,037 To play by the rules, cos I always play by the rules. 979 01:12:48,080 --> 01:12:52,039 Then why do you need a rule book to tell you what the rules are? 980 01:12:52,080 --> 01:12:56,676 I need a rule book to tell me which rules I... Just get me the book. 981 01:13:22,520 --> 01:13:26,115 You need anything else, sir? Chinese food, No-Doz? 982 01:13:26,160 --> 01:13:28,355 No, thank you, Sergeant, I'm fine. 983 01:13:29,200 --> 01:13:31,031 Well, then, night, sir. 984 01:13:32,000 --> 01:13:34,195 What sounds better? 985 01:13:34,240 --> 01:13:37,755 "The Bradley has so far failed virtually every test" 986 01:13:37,800 --> 01:13:40,189 or "The testing program of the Bradley 987 01:13:40,240 --> 01:13:43,038 "has been without any coherent standards"? 988 01:13:44,000 --> 01:13:48,357 They both sound like something the General wouldn't want in his report. 989 01:13:48,400 --> 01:13:52,029 This is not just a report, it's a deadly weapon. 990 01:13:52,080 --> 01:13:55,277 Sir, an M-16 is a deadly weapon. 991 01:13:55,320 --> 01:13:57,390 A report is just a pile of paper, 992 01:13:57,440 --> 01:14:01,399 unless you plan to inflict a lot of extremely vicious paper cuts. 993 01:14:01,440 --> 01:14:03,317 Go home, Sergeant. 994 01:14:03,360 --> 01:14:05,237 Good night, sir. 995 01:14:13,480 --> 01:14:18,270 "The failure of the Bradley to incorporate even the most elementary safeguards 996 01:14:18,320 --> 01:14:22,632 "to protect the troops inside raises questions about the integrity." 997 01:14:24,840 --> 01:14:28,389 "The manner in which the vaporifics tests were carried out 998 01:14:28,440 --> 01:14:33,195 "suggests either negligence or a failure in the chain of command." 999 01:14:33,240 --> 01:14:37,677 "Had any troops been inside the vehicle, as it is currently configured, 1000 01:14:37,720 --> 01:14:41,110 "they would have been killed by toxic fumes, flames 1001 01:14:41,160 --> 01:14:45,711 "or by the overpressure created by the expanding gas in the compartment." 1002 01:14:47,200 --> 01:14:52,194 "And as a result of manifest deficiencies in every area, 1003 01:14:52,240 --> 01:14:53,639 "this office..." 1004 01:14:53,680 --> 01:14:58,549 "As a result of manifest deficiencies, this office is advising the immediate necessity 1005 01:14:58,600 --> 01:15:02,559 "of live fire-testing under combat conditions"! 1006 01:15:02,600 --> 01:15:05,672 - Rewrite it! - Sir? 1007 01:15:05,720 --> 01:15:09,633 Rewrite the fucking piece of garbage so it smells like a rose! 1008 01:15:09,680 --> 01:15:12,478 Jesus Christ! 1009 01:15:15,200 --> 01:15:17,191 "The Bradley test standards 1010 01:15:17,240 --> 01:15:21,199 "have been consistently altered 1011 01:15:21,240 --> 01:15:23,674 "in extreme ways. 1012 01:15:25,400 --> 01:15:29,678 "The Bradley tests have been extremely consistent. 1013 01:15:31,160 --> 01:15:33,594 "They have altered 1014 01:15:33,640 --> 01:15:35,631 "the standards 1015 01:15:35,680 --> 01:15:38,148 "for testing. 1016 01:15:46,000 --> 01:15:50,755 "Test after test has revealed design flaws in the Bradley. 1017 01:16:00,160 --> 01:16:02,515 "The marginalised optimal performance data..." 1018 01:16:02,560 --> 01:16:04,994 "The marginalised optimal performance data 1019 01:16:05,040 --> 01:16:10,160 "suggests no vaporific shift at this time." 1020 01:16:10,200 --> 01:16:15,149 Ha-ha-ha! That's brilliant, Lieutenant, that's abso-fucking-lutely brilliant. 1021 01:16:15,800 --> 01:16:17,677 Thank you, sir. 1022 01:16:17,720 --> 01:16:20,359 - But, sir... - What? 1023 01:16:22,320 --> 01:16:24,880 What does it mean? 1024 01:16:24,920 --> 01:16:27,832 What do you mean, what does it mean? You wrote it. 1025 01:16:32,200 --> 01:16:34,191 - Afternoon, sir. - Good afternoon. 1026 01:16:34,240 --> 01:16:39,075 "The Bradley tests have been extremely consistent." 1027 01:16:39,120 --> 01:16:42,430 This thing is exactly the opposite of what you wrote. 1028 01:16:42,480 --> 01:16:44,118 How can they do that? 1029 01:16:44,160 --> 01:16:46,628 They're playing by the book, Sergeant, 1030 01:16:46,680 --> 01:16:48,636 and so am I. 1031 01:16:50,080 --> 01:16:51,877 Paper cuts... 1032 01:16:53,680 --> 01:16:55,557 vicious paper cuts. 1033 01:17:08,440 --> 01:17:13,195 "The characterisation in your report is at best a serious misunderstanding 1034 01:17:13,240 --> 01:17:17,916 "of the testing procedures on a vehicle as flawed as the Bradley. 1035 01:17:17,960 --> 01:17:21,191 "As noted in my original report, the integrity..." 1036 01:17:22,120 --> 01:17:25,669 Jesus Christ! Who did this fucking thing go to? 1037 01:17:25,720 --> 01:17:28,837 The distribution page listed 198 names. 1038 01:17:28,880 --> 01:17:32,190 Court-martial the son of a bitch! Lock him up now! 1039 01:17:32,240 --> 01:17:34,629 - We can't. - We sure as hell can! 1040 01:17:34,680 --> 01:17:37,592 Burton's report was classified, it was sent to you, 1041 01:17:37,640 --> 01:17:39,835 you revised it and sent it back to him. 1042 01:17:39,880 --> 01:17:41,950 He wrote a memo on your revision 1043 01:17:42,000 --> 01:17:46,357 which can be sent to anyone remotely involved with the Bradley. 1044 01:17:46,400 --> 01:17:48,709 In this case, 198 people. 1045 01:17:50,840 --> 01:17:52,956 I will fucking kill him. 1046 01:17:53,000 --> 01:17:56,788 I will fillet him, draw and quarter him, stick his head in a vice. 1047 01:17:56,840 --> 01:18:00,276 We can't touch him, sir. It's by the book. 1048 01:18:00,320 --> 01:18:04,359 Then you find something in that book that'll help me fry the son of a bitch! 1049 01:18:04,400 --> 01:18:05,799 What? 1050 01:18:07,520 --> 01:18:10,273 Sir, the Washington Post is on the phone. 1051 01:18:11,760 --> 01:18:16,072 That was fast. Leaks don't usually get to them till after lunch. 1052 01:18:17,480 --> 01:18:21,075 Yes. No, we cannot comment on that right now. 1053 01:18:21,120 --> 01:18:22,712 Yes? 1054 01:18:22,760 --> 01:18:25,354 No, he cannot comment on that. 1055 01:18:25,400 --> 01:18:29,757 I'm sorry, but under military rules, I'm unable to comment. 1056 01:18:29,800 --> 01:18:31,597 I... I can't comment. 1057 01:18:32,640 --> 01:18:35,154 No. No, no comment. 1058 01:18:36,320 --> 01:18:38,595 Sorry, goodbye. 1059 01:18:38,640 --> 01:18:41,438 I'm getting lockjaw from not saying anything. 1060 01:18:41,480 --> 01:18:43,630 (Phone) 1061 01:18:44,800 --> 01:18:46,199 Burton. 1062 01:18:46,240 --> 01:18:49,198 I... I can't comment. 1063 01:18:51,160 --> 01:18:53,515 Is there anything I can comment on? 1064 01:18:55,000 --> 01:18:56,831 Well, yes. 1065 01:18:57,600 --> 01:19:02,628 I've just received orders that I am to report for duty in... Alaska. 1066 01:19:03,680 --> 01:19:07,036 Alaska is a prestige posting, Senator. 1067 01:19:07,080 --> 01:19:10,436 (Chuckles) No, no, no, I assure you that memo of his 1068 01:19:10,480 --> 01:19:13,790 had nothing to do with his being transferred. 1069 01:19:13,840 --> 01:19:18,231 Senator, I'm sorry, I've just been informed Secretary Weinberger is on the other line. 1070 01:19:18,280 --> 01:19:21,795 I'll get right back to you. I promise, thank you. 1071 01:19:21,840 --> 01:19:25,515 Sir, Weinberger is on two, line one is the Times. 1072 01:19:25,560 --> 01:19:28,313 Three is the Wall Street Journal, four is Newsweek, 1073 01:19:28,360 --> 01:19:32,114 line five is the House Armed Services Committee. 1074 01:19:32,160 --> 01:19:34,116 What do they want? 1075 01:19:37,000 --> 01:19:40,834 Hearings, sir. On the Bradley. 1076 01:20:01,720 --> 01:20:03,711 (Shouting) 1077 01:20:06,440 --> 01:20:08,954 (Shouting) 1078 01:20:35,400 --> 01:20:37,356 (Gavel bangs) 1079 01:20:40,600 --> 01:20:41,999 Alaska? 1080 01:20:45,960 --> 01:20:48,952 - What? - I said Alaska, General. 1081 01:20:51,440 --> 01:20:54,477 As I said in my opening remarks, Madam Chairman, 1082 01:20:54,520 --> 01:20:58,195 a lot of things have to come together to create teamwork. 1083 01:20:59,040 --> 01:21:03,636 - Good old-fashioned teamwork. - Yes, you told us, General. 1084 01:21:03,680 --> 01:21:06,956 And Colonel Burton's not a team player, 1085 01:21:07,000 --> 01:21:09,560 he's a rogue operator. 1086 01:21:09,600 --> 01:21:12,034 I'm not a name-caller, Madam Chairman. 1087 01:21:12,080 --> 01:21:16,039 But if you wish to make that connection, that would be your choice, not mine. 1088 01:21:16,080 --> 01:21:18,116 Did you ever say to Colonel Burton 1089 01:21:18,160 --> 01:21:23,234 "If I get one more call from the Hill about your, uh, expletive deleted, reports, 1090 01:21:23,280 --> 01:21:25,555 "you'll be sitting on your brains"? 1091 01:21:25,600 --> 01:21:29,434 - Does that sound like me, sir? - Answer the question, General, please. 1092 01:21:29,480 --> 01:21:32,995 I don't remember saying it. Not that I wasn't provoked. 1093 01:21:34,320 --> 01:21:38,393 Two witnesses testified that you said those words to Colonel Burton 1094 01:21:38,440 --> 01:21:40,590 outside the Pentagon pharmacy. 1095 01:21:40,640 --> 01:21:43,313 I have visited the pharmacy. 1096 01:21:43,360 --> 01:21:46,318 Quite a bit lately for antacids. 1097 01:21:46,360 --> 01:21:48,669 (Laughter) 1098 01:21:48,720 --> 01:21:52,759 But I would never say anything like that to anyone. 1099 01:21:53,400 --> 01:21:55,675 Let alone a fellow officer. 1100 01:21:55,720 --> 01:21:59,269 But what about your antagonism towards Colonel Burton? 1101 01:21:59,320 --> 01:22:02,915 It's his report that I don't approve of. 1102 01:22:03,920 --> 01:22:09,517 Colonel Burton's report is fallacious, misinformed, and accusatory. 1103 01:22:09,560 --> 01:22:15,635 And I have no use for an officer who is more interested in grabbing headlines 1104 01:22:15,680 --> 01:22:18,240 than he is in defending this country. 1105 01:22:22,080 --> 01:22:23,991 I thought he was in Anchorage. 1106 01:22:27,760 --> 01:22:30,877 Madam Chairman, Colonel Burton's here. 1107 01:22:31,800 --> 01:22:34,553 The committee would like to call as witness 1108 01:22:34,600 --> 01:22:37,990 Colonel James G Burton, United States Air Force. 1109 01:22:39,240 --> 01:22:42,550 - Madam Chairman. - Yes, General? 1110 01:22:42,600 --> 01:22:47,276 Under the rules of military conduct, no man can appear at these hearings 1111 01:22:47,320 --> 01:22:50,915 without the express order of his commanding officer. 1112 01:22:50,960 --> 01:22:54,475 Unfortunately, General De Grasso is on a tour in Germany. 1113 01:22:54,520 --> 01:22:58,752 General De Grasso has not ordered Colonel Burton to testify. 1114 01:22:58,800 --> 01:23:03,590 You're quite right, but as Colonel Burton has been transferred to Alaska, 1115 01:23:03,640 --> 01:23:06,916 he's no longer under General De Grasso's command. 1116 01:23:06,960 --> 01:23:08,951 Am I correct? 1117 01:23:35,480 --> 01:23:39,678 (Chairman) Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth 1118 01:23:39,720 --> 01:23:41,915 - so help you God? - I do. 1119 01:23:42,720 --> 01:23:46,872 Looks like you've stirred up a hornet's nest, Colonel. 1120 01:23:46,920 --> 01:23:49,195 It was never my intention, ma'am. 1121 01:23:49,240 --> 01:23:51,151 What was your intention? 1122 01:23:52,680 --> 01:23:55,831 Simply to do the job I was assigned to do. 1123 01:23:58,760 --> 01:24:04,118 (Burton) The Army test reports do not make the possibility of casualties a top priority. 1124 01:24:04,160 --> 01:24:08,438 In fact, General Partridge's report on the Bradley 1125 01:24:08,480 --> 01:24:11,153 doesn't even mention the word casualty, 1126 01:24:11,200 --> 01:24:12,918 not once. 1127 01:24:12,960 --> 01:24:18,990 I came to the conclusion that what was required was a live-fire test. 1128 01:24:19,040 --> 01:24:22,316 I requested such a test, repeatedly. 1129 01:24:22,840 --> 01:24:26,879 - Did you get that test? - No, ma'am, I did not. 1130 01:24:26,920 --> 01:24:28,319 Why not? 1131 01:24:28,360 --> 01:24:32,433 I wanted more realism than Army testing was accustomed to providing. 1132 01:24:32,480 --> 01:24:34,948 - You want realism? - (Gavel bangs) 1133 01:24:35,000 --> 01:24:37,150 General, you are out of order! 1134 01:24:37,200 --> 01:24:41,432 Madam Chairman, in the interest of resolving some of these issues, 1135 01:24:41,480 --> 01:24:43,710 I'd like to say something. 1136 01:24:44,760 --> 01:24:46,751 Please be brief, General. 1137 01:24:47,640 --> 01:24:49,631 Of course. 1138 01:24:51,560 --> 01:24:56,793 Colonel Burton wants more realism, so let's talk about the real world. 1139 01:24:56,840 --> 01:25:00,276 The real world has enemies in it. 1140 01:25:01,160 --> 01:25:05,551 There are forces at work, even now as we speak 1141 01:25:05,600 --> 01:25:11,596 with one objective in mind - the destruction of this country. 1142 01:25:12,600 --> 01:25:16,878 We must not, we will not allow those forces to prevail, 1143 01:25:16,920 --> 01:25:20,959 for if we do, you can be certain that you and I, 1144 01:25:21,000 --> 01:25:25,152 and everyone else will never again enjoy the luxury 1145 01:25:25,200 --> 01:25:28,397 of meeting in this building to debate anything! 1146 01:25:28,440 --> 01:25:32,353 As I said at the outset, we are in the business of winning. 1147 01:25:33,320 --> 01:25:35,914 That takes teamwork. 1148 01:25:39,640 --> 01:25:43,997 General, the teamwork you so prize, I take it it was in full force 1149 01:25:44,040 --> 01:25:46,838 during the development of the Bradley? 1150 01:25:46,880 --> 01:25:48,472 Textbook! 1151 01:25:49,480 --> 01:25:53,075 Perhaps you'd like to tell us how much has been spent so far 1152 01:25:53,120 --> 01:25:55,588 to develop the Bradley? 1153 01:25:55,640 --> 01:25:57,631 How much? 1154 01:25:57,680 --> 01:26:00,399 Well, you have the figures, don't you? 1155 01:26:00,440 --> 01:26:02,158 Of course. 1156 01:26:40,800 --> 01:26:42,199 14. 1157 01:26:43,240 --> 01:26:45,629 - More or less. - 14. 1158 01:26:46,280 --> 01:26:49,670 - 14. - Million? 1159 01:26:50,480 --> 01:26:52,038 Bill... ion. 1160 01:26:55,000 --> 01:26:57,150 What did you say, General? 1161 01:27:00,120 --> 01:27:01,519 Billion. 1162 01:27:01,560 --> 01:27:04,199 (Shocked murmuring) 1163 01:27:04,960 --> 01:27:07,633 Billion... with a B? 1164 01:27:09,520 --> 01:27:11,590 With a B. 1165 01:27:12,520 --> 01:27:17,435 $14 billion for designing one armoured vehicle? 1166 01:27:21,000 --> 01:27:22,956 That's one way of looking at it. 1167 01:27:23,000 --> 01:27:24,877 Of taxpayers' money. 1168 01:27:25,920 --> 01:27:29,708 We are all taxpayers, after all. We're in this together. 1169 01:27:30,240 --> 01:27:33,357 General, how many years has this programme been running? 1170 01:27:39,520 --> 01:27:42,990 Bear with me, just a moment. 1171 01:27:43,040 --> 01:27:45,554 Um... er... 1172 01:27:47,000 --> 01:27:48,592 Let me... Ah. 1173 01:27:49,520 --> 01:27:51,875 Let's see. 12, 15... 1174 01:27:53,880 --> 01:27:56,553 - 17. - What? 1175 01:27:58,200 --> 01:28:00,031 17. 1176 01:28:01,240 --> 01:28:03,708 Which is evidence... 1177 01:28:05,200 --> 01:28:08,829 of the enormous care my team takes 1178 01:28:08,880 --> 01:28:14,318 in the development of every weapons system undertaken by the Pentagon. 1179 01:28:16,640 --> 01:28:18,392 Hm. 1180 01:28:18,440 --> 01:28:20,112 17 years. 1181 01:28:21,720 --> 01:28:26,669 $14 billion of the taxpayers' money. 1182 01:28:26,720 --> 01:28:30,269 General, I think it's time the American public 1183 01:28:30,320 --> 01:28:34,438 gets the live-fire test that Colonel Burton wants. 1184 01:28:42,400 --> 01:28:45,710 - Tomorrow's the big day, sir. - Uh-huh. 1185 01:28:47,440 --> 01:28:49,431 I'll tell you one thing. 1186 01:28:49,480 --> 01:28:53,632 Every damn one of these nuts and bolts has been taken off and put back on again. 1187 01:28:58,040 --> 01:29:00,952 This wouldn't be flame retardant, would it? 1188 01:29:02,160 --> 01:29:05,391 You think they made the men trick this whole thing up? 1189 01:29:06,640 --> 01:29:08,949 It wouldn't surprise me. 1190 01:29:09,000 --> 01:29:10,592 Not a bit. 1191 01:29:22,680 --> 01:29:24,079 Room, attention. 1192 01:29:26,960 --> 01:29:28,678 At ease, gentlemen. 1193 01:29:32,920 --> 01:29:34,911 Looks like you've been working hard. 1194 01:29:39,000 --> 01:29:41,036 - Corporal. - Sir? 1195 01:29:41,080 --> 01:29:43,150 Let me have one of those M-16s. 1196 01:29:46,960 --> 01:29:48,996 I wanna tell you a story. 1197 01:29:50,320 --> 01:29:52,311 You got a problem with that, Sergeant? 1198 01:29:54,200 --> 01:29:56,156 No, sir. 1199 01:29:56,200 --> 01:29:59,510 About a year ago, I went to the veterans' hospital 1200 01:29:59,560 --> 01:30:02,518 to visit a friend of mine from my flying days. 1201 01:30:03,760 --> 01:30:07,309 Only I took a wrong turn when I got off the elevator. 1202 01:30:07,360 --> 01:30:10,477 Now, when I look back on it, 1203 01:30:10,520 --> 01:30:12,875 I think I was meant to go down that corridor. 1204 01:30:14,440 --> 01:30:17,079 Cos that's where I met Phil. 1205 01:30:20,680 --> 01:30:23,114 Thank you, Corporal. 1206 01:30:23,160 --> 01:30:26,789 - But, sir... - Let me finish, Dalton. 1207 01:30:28,560 --> 01:30:32,872 I want to pass on something I learned about the M-16 from Phil. 1208 01:30:32,920 --> 01:30:36,151 You all know the M-16 better than I do. 1209 01:30:36,200 --> 01:30:39,909 A lot of you used it in Vietnam. But you were lucky. 1210 01:30:41,520 --> 01:30:43,317 In the early days of that war, 1211 01:30:43,360 --> 01:30:47,831 they sent guys off to fight with M-16s that jammed in combat. 1212 01:30:47,880 --> 01:30:53,273 A little bit of dust, a little bit of rain, and the gun was useless. 1213 01:30:54,520 --> 01:30:57,956 Maybe those early M-16s weren't tested properly. 1214 01:30:58,000 --> 01:31:00,150 Maybe somebody somewhere was more worried 1215 01:31:00,200 --> 01:31:04,432 about a production schedule or a promotion 1216 01:31:04,480 --> 01:31:08,393 than he was about those grunts in some faraway jungle, 1217 01:31:08,440 --> 01:31:12,035 who might end up with their stomachs in their hands. 1218 01:31:16,320 --> 01:31:19,869 But you don't know anyone that happened to, do you? 1219 01:31:19,920 --> 01:31:23,310 No. I'm sure not. 1220 01:31:23,360 --> 01:31:25,476 Otherwise you'd be out there right now 1221 01:31:25,520 --> 01:31:30,116 making sure that that Bradley is exactly - and I mean exactly - 1222 01:31:30,160 --> 01:31:34,597 the way it would be under normal combat conditions. 1223 01:31:34,640 --> 01:31:38,792 With some of your buddies riding inside, guys like Phil. 1224 01:31:38,840 --> 01:31:44,472 Only Phil has been in a coma for the last 20 years. 1225 01:31:44,520 --> 01:31:48,752 Since the day his M-16 jammed somewhere outside of Vinh Long. 1226 01:31:51,480 --> 01:31:54,153 But hell, you don't know the guy. 1227 01:31:57,000 --> 01:31:58,399 Or anybody like him. 1228 01:32:01,280 --> 01:32:02,793 Right? 1229 01:32:08,920 --> 01:32:11,229 (Subdued chatter) 1230 01:32:48,600 --> 01:32:51,034 (Chatter) 1231 01:32:53,560 --> 01:32:56,028 Sir? 1232 01:32:56,080 --> 01:32:58,435 Over here! 1233 01:33:05,720 --> 01:33:08,109 - General! - Good morning, sir. 1234 01:33:08,160 --> 01:33:10,958 - Everything all right? - Fine, sir, just fine. 1235 01:33:17,880 --> 01:33:20,678 Keep coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. 1236 01:33:20,720 --> 01:33:23,393 A little more. Keep coming. Keep coming. 1237 01:33:23,440 --> 01:33:25,431 - Sergeant. - Sir. 1238 01:33:28,360 --> 01:33:30,828 - Everything all right, Sergeant? - Fine, sir. 1239 01:33:39,960 --> 01:33:41,518 - Thank you. - Welcome, sir. 1240 01:33:41,560 --> 01:33:43,391 Welcome, Sergeant. 1241 01:33:50,160 --> 01:33:53,391 Jeez. Looks like some party. 1242 01:34:00,120 --> 01:34:02,315 Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. 1243 01:34:03,040 --> 01:34:04,553 Thank you. 1244 01:34:05,360 --> 01:34:09,273 Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished members of Congress. 1245 01:34:09,320 --> 01:34:13,632 I think it's fair to say that you'll be seeing enough from this test 1246 01:34:13,680 --> 01:34:17,912 to give you the basis once and for all to form your own conclusion 1247 01:34:17,960 --> 01:34:22,670 about the sort of systemic excellence we've been pursuing. 1248 01:34:22,720 --> 01:34:24,790 I will be giving the signal shortly. 1249 01:34:24,840 --> 01:34:30,073 When I do, I want you to visualise combat conditions. 1250 01:34:30,120 --> 01:34:34,398 Imagine that the men firing that round are the enemy. 1251 01:34:34,440 --> 01:34:38,718 And that the Bradley, I don't have to tell you... 1252 01:34:38,760 --> 01:34:40,955 the Bradley is on our side. 1253 01:34:41,000 --> 01:34:45,073 Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished members of Congress, 1254 01:34:45,120 --> 01:34:48,192 I give you your Bradley fighting vehicle. 1255 01:34:48,240 --> 01:34:50,595 (Applause and cheering) 1256 01:34:53,760 --> 01:34:56,228 (* Brass band plays) 1257 01:35:04,200 --> 01:35:06,430 (Whistling) 1258 01:35:27,760 --> 01:35:29,751 Can you believe this? 1259 01:35:37,600 --> 01:35:39,830 (Cheering) 1260 01:36:06,960 --> 01:36:08,951 Sergeant. 1261 01:36:09,000 --> 01:36:11,116 Everything's gonna go as planned, isn't it? 1262 01:36:11,160 --> 01:36:13,151 It will go exactly as it should, sir. 1263 01:36:13,200 --> 01:36:15,430 As planned, right? 1264 01:36:15,480 --> 01:36:16,959 Corporal, this is Sergeant Dalton. 1265 01:36:17,000 --> 01:36:20,356 Move the vehicle about five yards forward and then clear out. Over. 1266 01:36:20,400 --> 01:36:21,958 Roger that. 1267 01:36:24,160 --> 01:36:28,438 (Partridge) For your further edification, the Bradley can be fired accurately... 1268 01:36:28,480 --> 01:36:31,790 How much fuel is in those tanks, Sergeant? Just enough to do those manoeuvres? 1269 01:36:31,840 --> 01:36:34,434 No more than it would have if it was in combat, sir. 1270 01:36:34,480 --> 01:36:38,951 (Partridge) Seven TOW missiles fired from a launcher mounted on the left side... 1271 01:36:39,000 --> 01:36:43,073 - And the ammunition inside the Bradley? - Up to spec, sir. 1272 01:36:43,120 --> 01:36:45,111 - Whose specs? - (Partridge) Manoeuvrable, 1273 01:36:45,160 --> 01:36:48,630 - and capable of keeping pace with... - No! No! 1274 01:36:48,680 --> 01:36:53,470 (Partridge) Carrying infantry troops needed to support tank operations, 1275 01:36:53,520 --> 01:36:56,273 more than we have in the test conditions. 1276 01:36:56,320 --> 01:36:58,675 And the hour is at hand. 1277 01:37:00,400 --> 01:37:04,029 All eyes front on the Bradley fighting vehicle. 1278 01:37:04,080 --> 01:37:09,438 The vehicle that will carry our boys to victory for many, many years to come. 1279 01:37:13,560 --> 01:37:15,437 Backblast area clear! 1280 01:37:20,720 --> 01:37:22,233 Fire! 1281 01:37:26,440 --> 01:37:28,590 (Shouts and screams) 1282 01:38:02,640 --> 01:38:04,551 Who's the best, baby? 1283 01:38:04,600 --> 01:38:06,591 Dalton, Granger! 1284 01:38:10,440 --> 01:38:12,908 - Sir. - Sir. 1285 01:38:12,960 --> 01:38:15,713 Could you explain, please? 1286 01:38:17,920 --> 01:38:19,717 We tried to tell you, sir. 1287 01:38:19,760 --> 01:38:23,435 You see, sir, when you gave us that speech last night 1288 01:38:23,480 --> 01:38:26,313 we had already fixed the vehicle back to the way it should be. 1289 01:38:30,600 --> 01:38:32,591 So you were... 1290 01:38:33,760 --> 01:38:36,877 - you were ahead of me. - I don't know about ahead, 1291 01:38:36,920 --> 01:38:40,708 but we've been behind you ever since you fried those mannequins. 1292 01:38:42,200 --> 01:38:46,113 And the sheep, sir. Man, that was epic! 1293 01:38:48,480 --> 01:38:50,630 (Laughter) 1294 01:38:55,400 --> 01:38:58,756 I'm sorry I made you listen to that lecture now, I... 1295 01:38:58,800 --> 01:39:02,076 Sir, you have nothing to apologise for, sir. 1296 01:39:05,320 --> 01:39:07,151 We had you figured wrong. 1297 01:39:07,200 --> 01:39:11,079 The men come first with you, and you proved that. 1298 01:39:11,120 --> 01:39:13,554 It was a hell of a good speech though, sir. 1299 01:39:13,600 --> 01:39:17,149 Any time you want to give another one, you know where to find us. 1300 01:39:18,640 --> 01:39:21,791 Thank you, men. 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