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

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

Interesting question as he introduces himself at times as Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett....
It was my understanding at first that he resigned to take the job.....so a bit confusing.
I don't know if he is in the reserves. Some officers are when they resign, others are not depending on how many years they have completed.
Given he is using rank, it looks like the writers are not sure either......
:D

[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.

[winter-elf.livejournal.com]

huh. I see the confusion.

I think the fan writers using the 'ex' are unclear that he's in the reserves and not bothering to research. Or in their story, he has totally resigned (some AU's)

I would think he's still a SEAL, just not active duty at the moment.

I DO think there needs to be more Super Steve SEAL fics though! :)

[obsessed1o1.livejournal.com]

I say he's still a Seal. He's in the reserves and if called upon he'd still have to go off and do Sealy (?) stuff. I don't think he could give it up to be honest. It's been his life.

[ga-unicorn.livejournal.com]

SEALS train and work in teams. Since he is now in the reserves he would not be training on a daily basis with a team, and would not be called up to work with one. Of course, that is real life. What hollyweird will do with it, I haven't a clue - I just hope it's not too improbable and cringe-worthy.

About him introducing himself with his Navy rank. I seem to remember in the original H50 that Jack Lord was referred to as Commander. Could be that is just another bit they are bringing forward, even if - in real life - it wouldn't be done.

[spikespet7.livejournal.com]

It is tricky.....with the reserves he is not FULLY active, but again it might be still active....we really don't know fully what the Governor has pulled either. He is an active Seal....not sure about that either if he went reserest it means he gave up his position on the Seals.....as for the funeral, he would still wear his officer dress whites, that is not really his Navy Seal uniform persay.....

He would keep his rank as Lt. Commander and he still can be promoted with in the reserves.....

hmmmmm, I'm thinking that his reserve status would be special as well.....it would be interesting to see how his reserve weekend would go if there was a case, LOL....would his use his reserve buddies, LOL.


Kimber