January 30, 2013
The candidates experienced their first casualty today – but not among their ranks.
It was one of their handlers. He used too much force and overcommitted, using his entire body to pin the candidate. Number 135 reversed the pin and then used the instructor’s own brawn and mass against him, throwing him, severing the spinal cord at the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae.
Death was immediate.
I saw 135 crying outside the barracks. I left him alone.
Moss and I concur: no disciplinary action. Memorial services will be held, all candidates will attend, and then training will resume.
I’ve instructed Moss to emphasize the history of military training – that to simulate combat conditions, lethal force is often employed; that accidents are an inherent risk…perhaps even inevitable.
Moss spoke with 135. He understands. He will recover.
This bodes well. There will be many deaths before boot camp is over.
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