Chapter 26, Conclusions Summary

Before going on the morning run with his team, Chavez tenderly checks on Patsy. Patsy is very large and uncomfortable and looking forward to delivery. After his team's morning, Chavez reviews the agenda for the remainder of the day. The schedule includes a lecture by Noonan on the new high-tech radios, an intelligence update from Tawney, and long-rope deployment training from Malloy's helicopter. Chavez does not openly use the word "boring" but it is coming to mind. But Chavez knows that the repetitive training process makes his team at the high level of efficiency that is necessary for success.

As is customary with the IRA, Grady had buried his weapons six-feet under on a farm years before. The guns had been stored with oil paper to prevent rusting. He brings up the guns and selects 15 AKMS assault rifles, along with 330 round...