The Shooting Range [Back Post]

Posted on Mon Oct 2nd, 2017 @ 2:45am by Chief Petty Officer Alphonso Phillips
Edited on on Mon Oct 2nd, 2017 @ 2:47am

Mission: S01E01 - At the Brink of Night
Location: Tellar

Day two on Tellarite home world:

Having met his commanding officer, and going over what he wanted to see happen, Chief Petty Officer Phillips was up at the crack of dawn, Alphonso was up and moving. After completing the three S's, he got dressed and headed for the admin building where he would see if Ensign Smith had sorted out a training location for him and the crew of the U.S.S. Musashi. Today's order of business was simple. Class room work, some dry fire exercises with the pencil in the barrels and then break em down and clean em in preparation for the next three days on the pistol and Shotgun ranges. He thought briefly of his old instructor at the Police academy. SSG Long, would be proud of him carrying on the tradition of using gas operated tradition old weapons to solve a modern day dilemma.

Operations office:

Ensign Smith (npc) was sat behind his well organised desk, typing away. He had been given the work books to get uploaded to pads of the crew that would be training today. He was just finishing the last batch as Phillips enters the operations office that was set up for the Musashi whilst they waited for the refit to be complete.

Smith looked up and acknowledged Phillips presence. "Hello Chief, I see you are the early bird. And here is your worm." As he handed him the padd "Everybody is on the roster and once they have been through induction, they will be given a date and time to attend your class. Once you receive them in your class, graded them and released them, their information will be transferred to each crew members training record and stored in their personnel file." He paused for a moment. "Any questions?" Asked Smith

"There has been one change, it won't be the whole crew, just security going through the training. and only one question, where's my training area?" He asked

In his best German "Comon sie mit mir." Replied Smith in what little German he knew and began walking toward the door. Phillips followed him down the hall through the court yard and into another building marked weapons testing area and classrooms. The instructors name was clearly marked on the plaque on the wall, near the entrance.

(Instructor, Chief Petty Officer Alphonso Phillips, Master at Arms, USS Musashi)
Smith saw the smile come to his face.

"Shame not everyone will be training with you. And it's also a shame that I uploaded the whole crew when only security will be training with you. But if you asked me, and I know you didn't. It's there loss. Anyone as passionate as you are about what you do, deserves to share it with others." But before Phillips could speak, he began again.

"I took the liberty of organising you an assistant for your class. Yeoman Vanessa Strong (npc). She will be here at 08:00 sharp. If she isn't reach out to me and I'll reach out to her and sort it out. Communications is just like on the ship. Tap your badge and bobs your uncle." Said Ensign Smith in his usual camp Demeanor, but this time using a British saying!

"Thanks, I appreciate all your hard work." Said Phillots

"This wasn't hard, this was fun. And I'm glad to do it." Replied Smith, and Phillips could tell he was speaking truth. Whether it was out of admiration or duty. Smith enjoyed his job and he was very good at it.

"You are entirely welcome!" Said Smith, And he turned and departed the classroom.

It wasn't five minutes before the first person showed up.

Phillips mind was completely blown... A human female entered the room. The only way Phillips could describe this woman in his mind was. Miss Universe, Miss All four Quadrants at one time in one place and holy shit this woman was fine.

It was plain to see that she was completely comfortable in her own skin, and she made everyone around her uncomfortable in there's. What was Smith thinking? How the hell was he supposed to think about anything when this amazing example of human female flesh was in the vacinity? Then one word popped into his head. Professionalism. That's how he would win her over. Because there was no doubt that Smith had played match maker here. But he would not make the same mistake every male that had ever met this woman had made. He was going to remain professional.

"Can I help you...." As he looked for her rank "Yeoman?" Asked Phillips as he looked back down at his padd, not giving the slightest tip that he was secretly loosing his mind this woman was so fine.

"Yeoman Vanessa Strong reporting as ordered." She responded and stood at a relaxed parade rest.

Phillips, without looking up. Motioned for her to take a seat in the chair next to the desk he was standing behind.

"Smith sent you?" Asked Phillips

"Yes Chief Phillips. He said I'd be helping you conduct a class on some old weapons. I think he mentioned the .45 and the shotgun." She said kind of excited

Phillips raised an eye brow at this. "What do you know about these weapons? He asked quizzically.

"Well I know that the Forty Five is a hand held semi automatic handgun, which is approx. 5.6 inches long, weighs about 3 lbs fully loaded carries a 7 round clip with one in the chamber giving its user 8 shots. It's gas operated and air cooled. Maximum effective range for most shooters is about 35 yards, but I can still hit my target at 50 meters once I am familiar with my assigned weapon." She stated

Phillips fell in love at that very moment. He would still try to be professional, but there was now no gaureentees, and all bets were off.

"Ok, I'm impressed. Though some of your stats were off, I'm very impressed." Replied Chief Phillips

That's when he noticed that she was smitten with him. Which was his cue, to stay cool play it out and set a wedding date. He laughed to himself.

"Ok, I'll teach. You will demonstrate, and together we will get them through it as quickly as possible. We gave to train the entire security staff hopefully before we launch on our next mission." Said Phillips

"Yes, Chief. I'm with you." Said Strong in the sweetest sexiest voice he had ever heard. It was going to be a very long warm sweaty day...if only for him.

"Ok let's get some water and cups out on the tables and some refreshments." Said Phillips

"No problem, I usually set up conference rooms so I know what to put out for these guys. I'll take care of it." And she turned and left the room. Phillips eyes went with her, until they popped back into his head.

End of personal log