At precisely 1400 hours , Silberberg and Schwartz enter the wardroom. Sitting at the dining table are Captain Katz, Commander Rubin, and their sled team.
“Have a seat, gentleman,” says Captain Katz, who notices he’s beginning to feel fatherly towards these two former IDF men. Silberberg and Schwartz select seats directly opposite Katz and Rubin.
“We will arrive on station for your departure at 2115,” says Captain Katz. “I want to double check that each of us is fully aware of our individual and joint responsibilities. If there are any unanswered questions, I want them cleared up now, before we reach that point.”
“Captain, Brian and Hal met with us yesterday to review everything that the four of us needed to go over,” Schwartz reports. “Mark and I are comfortable with both their levels of experience and abilities. We’re clear on the retrieve signal codes for pickup at the end of the mission. We believe everything is squared away on this end,”
“Are there any questions from either of you?”
“No, captain,” says Brain. “We know what we need to do. We can get them close enough to shore,” spoke Brian.
“I want the four of you ready to debark at 2145. I will bring the sub to the surface. The conning tower will be just above water line and the escape hatch right at the water’s edge, which should make it easier to get the sleds and the gear out of the sub. I suggest that you travel the first stretch at a depth of ten meters.” Four heads nod in unison.
“After you drop off Mark and Natan, I suggest you return in the same manner. Our listening devices will pick up the two sleds in plenty of time to resurface to reclaim the two of you.”
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