Clint listens, then nods slightly. He rubs at the back of his neck. "I'd appreciate it if you'd delegate direct interaction to me. If you've been appointed the captain, they'll need direct signaling from you that they're not breaking the rules by listening to me.

"It's pretty normal for commissioned officers to have guys like me take on the face-to-face aspect. Sergeant Barton, of the 75th."