Understanding Military Orders and Responsibilities

The transcript is a courtroom dialogue focusing on the orders given to Lt. Kendrick regarding Santiago, who was not to be harmed. The discussion questions the necessity of Santiago's transfer if orders were followed. It reveals the concept of a 'Code Red' and explores themes of military duty, truth, and responsibility, culminating in Colonel Jessup's admission of ordering the Code Red.

What was the initial order given by Colonel Jessup to Lieutenant Kendrick regarding Santiago?

• To ignore Santiago

• To ensure Santiago was not harmed

• To transfer Santiago

• To promote Santiago

Why was it questioned whether Santiago needed to be transferred?

• Because he requested a transfer

• Because orders were supposedly always followed

• Because he was a model marine

• Because he was promoted

What contradiction arises in Colonel Jessup's statements about Santiago's situation?

• He was both transferred and promoted

• He was both ignored and followed

• He was both in danger and not in danger

• He was both praised and criticized

What does Colonel Jessup emphasize about military life in his monologue?

• The need for constant training

• The importance of leisure

• The benefits of military service

• The harsh realities and responsibilities of command

What does Colonel Jessup admit to at the end of the interrogation?

• Ordering a promotion for Santiago

• Ignoring the situation

• Transferring Santiago for his safety

• Ordering the Code Red