[Jack Ryan, in US Navy Commander uniform, exits after meeting the Admiral and Captain of the carrier]

You think he's crazy?

Certifiable. And no matter what his credentials, I don't care for him wearing the uniform.

You see that ring on his finger? The Academy, Class of '72. A Marine.

You're kidding! How did you...

Greer told me. Summer of his third year, he and his squad went down in a chopper accident in the Med. Bad - pilot, crew killed. That kid spent ten months in traction, another year learning to walk again. Did his fourth year from the hospital. Now it's up to you, Charlie, but you might consider cuttin' the kid a little slack.