Military Men

disciplined deferential vigilant professional

The Military Men fill the White House Situation Room with urgent operational energy during the night of the assassination attempt on President Bartlet. They snap crisp greetings—'Good evening, Mr. McGarry'—as Chief of Staff Leo enters alongside Admiral Jack, then bolt to rigid attention under Hoynes's command and Jack's call. Amid clashes over Iraqi Republican Guard maneuvers and the signal man's capture, these uniformed figures anchor the room's disciplined rhythm, their deference amplifying leadership fault lines while they churn through intel and alerts, embodying military precision that steadies crisis command.

3 appearances

Military Men's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

3 moments

S2E1 · In the Shadow of Two Gunmen Part I

Leo Assumes Command in the Situation Room

Alert professionalism under high-stakes tension

Busy at consoles upon Leo's entry, snap crisp greetings 'Good evening, Mr. McGarry,' then bolt to rigid attention on Jack's 'Ten Hut!' command for Hoynes, embodying disciplined backdrop to leadership …

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S2E1 · In the Shadow of Two Gunmen Part I

Nancy McNally Ignites KH-10 Iraqi Threat Debate

Heightened readiness laced with deference

Populate busy room with disciplined energy, snap evening greetings to entering Leo, leap to rigid attention on Jack's 'Ten Hut!' for Hoynes before as-you-were release.

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S2E1 · In the Shadow of Two Gunmen Part I

Hoynes Asserts Authority with National Guard Ultimatum

Alert obedience under pressure

Leap to rigid attention on Jack's 'Ten Hut!' command as Hoynes pauses at the head table, embodying disciplined deference before resuming at his wave-down.

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