1. Find out if he actually speaks Japanese or not by having a linguist or local Hawaiian fluent in Japanese interview him. If he really does, assign him to the analyst section and see what he can do, as he could be a real asset. If not:
2. Assign him to the scout section as a guy with this much drive might be a plus.
In both cases, have the NCOs monitor his training and behavior closely. If he is an asset, keep him and if not, you can always send him back to a line unit. The Marines need good mortar men too.
LA is a jungle just as is Saipan, albeit with different characteristics. Also, since Japanese culture is indirect, this kid’s ability to understand the true meaning of spoken Japanese will be of benefit. If it were me, I would bring him on as a scout/sniper and have him lead patrols to find Japanese positions and to determine which soldiers to capture for later interrogation and exploitation. I would also tell the kid I will support creative initiative in the field, but I will not tolerate screw ups. Harsh consequences will accompany the latter.
High ceiling, low floor. If there’s not much Liberty in our future, he may be a great addition. I’ll make him a scout-observer in whatever team has the toughest Corporal since this will likely come to blows when his big mouth inevitably gets him in trouble. Best case, he’s 51% as qualified as he claims and that will come in handy. Worst case: back to mortars.
Assign his @rse to the analyst section. Have the Platoon Sergeant keep and eye on him. Inform the private that the next stop after R-2 is the mortar platoon, if he can't conform to the requirements of R-2.
1. Find out if he actually speaks Japanese or not by having a linguist or local Hawaiian fluent in Japanese interview him. If he really does, assign him to the analyst section and see what he can do, as he could be a real asset. If not:
2. Assign him to the scout section as a guy with this much drive might be a plus.
In both cases, have the NCOs monitor his training and behavior closely. If he is an asset, keep him and if not, you can always send him back to a line unit. The Marines need good mortar men too.
LA is a jungle just as is Saipan, albeit with different characteristics. Also, since Japanese culture is indirect, this kid’s ability to understand the true meaning of spoken Japanese will be of benefit. If it were me, I would bring him on as a scout/sniper and have him lead patrols to find Japanese positions and to determine which soldiers to capture for later interrogation and exploitation. I would also tell the kid I will support creative initiative in the field, but I will not tolerate screw ups. Harsh consequences will accompany the latter.
High ceiling, low floor. If there’s not much Liberty in our future, he may be a great addition. I’ll make him a scout-observer in whatever team has the toughest Corporal since this will likely come to blows when his big mouth inevitably gets him in trouble. Best case, he’s 51% as qualified as he claims and that will come in handy. Worst case: back to mortars.
Assign his @rse to the analyst section. Have the Platoon Sergeant keep and eye on him. Inform the private that the next stop after R-2 is the mortar platoon, if he can't conform to the requirements of R-2.