Chapter 137 Training Preparation and the Sixth Person (for book friends)

After Luke has taken control of Mulder, he continues to arrange other things.

Before the test, Erica found Luke and asked to switch positions with Cook.

Cook is a computer expert and is more suitable for clerical work than her.

After much consideration, Luke decided to let Erica participate in field work.

But Cook, Luke had other plans.

"In the next month, Erica and Cook will go to the Air Force for JTAC training."

Mulder had no idea what this thing meant.

But Hobbes was confused.

"Wardfark?"

JTAC is the abbreviation of Joint Terminal Attack Control.

It is a skill or function, and those who have such skills are called Joint Terminal Attack Controllers.

This skill is responsible for guiding fighter behavior in close air support operations, as well as other attack operations, such as artillery forward observation.

Luke was pleased to see everyone's confused expressions.

Hobbes: "What exactly are we trying to deal with that requires this...this method?"

Luke smiled and said:

“Not only JTAC, but also drone flight control, you have to learn it too.”

"There is an old Chinese proverb: When you are poor, you should use tactics to disperse; when you are rich, you should use firepower to cover the enemy. Don't make a fuss, just in case you need it."

Luke's words silenced everyone.

I guess everyone is considering whether to resign and stay away from such a dangerous job...

"Hobbes, I want you to turn Mudd into a qualified warrior in this month. Can you do it?"

Hobbs looked at Mulder, who looked horrified, and smiled.

"OK, sir, I'll make sure the mission is completed."

Luke gave him a thumbs-up.

"The training period is calculated as normal working days. Erica and Cook are counted as field work and receive additional allowances."

He then gave Mulder an evil grin.

"Mulder, remember my words. If you don't meet the standards, you will never be able to access those files again."

Mulder: "F-Fuck..."

"The meeting is adjourned. Go get ready. Erica and Cook will be here tomorrow morning. There will be a car to pick you up and take you to the air force base."

After Luke finished speaking, he didn't care about what everyone was thinking. Seeing that they were still standing there, he walked out of the meeting room on his own.

After seeing Luke leave, the other three asked Hobbs.

"What is a JTAC?"

After Hobbs explained it to them, the two girls were not afraid, but excited...

Send these two girls to Air Force training, this is the benefit of connections.

Remember Major Cowell on Air Force One?

He is now a lieutenant colonel.

And I've always kept in touch with Luke.

No, my connections are used...

He happens to be in charge of air force liaison.

Next, Luke has to fill the remaining spot.

So he flew to Quantico overnight.

"Frank, I'm in Quantico. Are you free? I want to have a drink with you."

He came to Frank Custer to poach people.

The American Marine Corps often produces ruthless people.

But he knew that he couldn't poach Frank now.

The two met at a bar near Quantico.

After the greetings, Frank recommended someone to Luke.

This man was a soldier he trained. He was from the Marine Corps Special Reconnaissance Battalion and recently retired.

Luke was briefly introduced to this sergeant named John Chapman.

When Luke heard this, he realized that all those named John were ruthless people, and he was very satisfied with the candidate recommended by Frank.

This Chief Petty Officer John Chapman suffered a severe blow during an overseas operation.

He was the only one in their team who survived.

As his old boss, Frank was very sad.

Chapman now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

He also hoped that the job opportunity provided by Luke would help this old subordinate.

Who says Americans don’t understand the ways of the world? Frank has now gained his favor.

So Luke agreed to Frank's request and gave Chapman a chance.

At the door of the bar, when the two were about to separate, Frank solemnly saluted Luke.

"Thank you, Luke, for General Hammer's matter."

Luke smiled and gave him a not-so-standard military salute in return.

"Goodbye, Frank, and good luck."

Luke went directly to New York and found John Chapman's address through the Veterans Administration.

Judging from his surroundings, Chapman's life might not be going well.

The people here look at Luke with some ill intentions.

Although this is not a slum, it is not far from those chaotic neighborhoods.

I arrived at Chapman's house and knocked on the door, but no one responded after a long time.

Through the Eye of Insight, Luke saw signs that someone was still living in the house.

Most likely not at home.

After waiting for a while, Luke saw a tall and strong black man walking up the stairs.

Chapman was alert when he saw Luke in a high-end suit.

"Who are you? Who are you looking for?"

Luke had already seen Chapman's face in photographs.

The man in front of him was John Chapman himself.

It seemed that he went out to buy food, but the wine in the bag made Luke frown.

In response to Chapman's questioning, Luke directly took out his ID.

"FBI, Special Operations Team Leader, Luke Dutton."

Although Chapman was curious about why Luke would look for him, he was not a bad guy after all.

So he opened the door and politely let Luke into his room.

Luke looked around the Chapman home.

There are a lot of exercise equipment, and look at Chapman's muscles.

This shows that he did not forget to exercise after retiring from the army.

But I also saw a lot of empty wine bottles.

Luke felt relieved when he thought about what Frank said about PTSD.

Chapman put down the food, took out the wine, and asked Luke.

"Would you like some?"

Luke smiled and shook his head.

"Sorry, I don't drink such cheap wine."

Chapman choked on what he was about to say.

He poured himself a glass of wine and drank it in one gulp.

"Oh, big shot, what's the matter that makes a big shot like you come to see a small shot like me?"

It seemed that he was still a little dissatisfied after being ridiculed by Luke.

Luke stated his purpose directly.

"Captain Frank Custer recommended you to me. My team has just been established and I need good hands."

Chapman was silent for a long time, and finally sighed and said to Luke:

"I won't hide it from you. I am tormented by nightmares every day. I don't want to hold a gun anymore. I don't want to see..."

He couldn't continue speaking and seemed a little emotionally unstable.

Luke didn't force it. After all, it depended on the individual's wishes.

If Frank isn't able to do it, then let's find Colonel Anderson. He has strong connections in the military anyway.

Luke took out his business card and was about to hand it to Chapman when the phone at his home rang.

Chapman calmed down and answered the phone.

After a few words from the other side, Chapman's face changed.

Luke's senses were very sharp, so he naturally heard what was said on the phone.

So he took back his card and said to Chapman:

"I can help you. Frank believes in you, and I can believe in you, too. Likewise, please believe in me."

Chapman's expression was serious, but his eyes gradually became firm.

"Good~"

Luke nodded.

"follow me."