H50--Nitpicky Picky Steve Question

[kristen999]

While I sit here doing mundane data processing I've been mulling over both the conclusion of my SGA story and the musings of a H5O fic. Yes, my brain is that crazy.

I've been reading Hawaii Five-O fic to get a sense of what's been explored and the one thing I keep running into some descriptions of Steve is as an 'ex-Navy SEAL.'

Is this correct? I know, I know, nitpicky. I'm just curious.

Steve transferred into the reserves when he took the governor's position as task force leader. That just makes him inactive, but isn't he Still a SEAL, just on inactive duty?

I know it's a tiny, tiny detail, but it keep pinging on my radar. In episode nine when Danny hadn't been sure how many people broke into Steve's house he refers to him as "A SEAL". Not former, not an ex-SEAL.

So, what is it? Is he a SEAL, former SEAL, or ex-SEAL.

Anyone?

Comments

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

Since he wore his Navy SEALs uniform to Danny's former partner's funeral, I'm guessing he may be in the reserves or inactive/special assignment duty.

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

Yes I was drawn to that too......
Initially it looked like he had resigned to accept the position the governor offered him.......
I would then think reserves, but normally they don't introduce themselves with their rank unless they are drilling.....

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

I forced myself to watch the pilot, again. LOL! The term "reserves" is mentioned quite clearly.

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

I guess I was 'distracted'
:D

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure he's in the reserves since he told the governor i the pilot he would transfer to there to accept the assignment.

Hmm, yeah, maybe it's considered a special inactive assignment?


I have no idea why I want to know. I just do. I may never use it, but....

[sherry57.livejournal.com]

I have no idea why I want to know. I just do. I may never use it, but....

I certainly hope you do!!!

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

Well, it might. :-P I'm a stickler for such things.

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

Since he told the governor he was transferring to the reserves, I'm going to lean toward he's still a SEAL and on special assignment. Thanks for the musings.

:D