TEN – LISTENING POST (0100 HOURS)LG had the radio handset to his ear when Thunder 3 called at 1 a. m. for the sit-rep that was scheduled every hour. The monotone voice sounded like the soldier on duty was both tired and burned out; he struggled through the calls, hesitating at times for several seconds before calling the next unit on the list. Those who listened guessed that he was either dozing off or bleeding off his adrenaline surge from the camp’s earlier mortar barrage, and was now both physically and mentally exhausted.
The jungle serenade continued in earnest, leaving both men in the LP more comfortable and relaxed. Thirty minutes passed since Thunder 3’s last check, and Polack seriously contemplated his option to go back to sleep, leaving LG to complete his watch alone.
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