Lieutenant Kaffee is confronted in his car by the elusive Colonel Markinson, who reveals the truth behind the 'Code Red' order. Markinson admits to forging transfer papers after the fact, providing Kaffee with the evidence needed to challenge the official narrative, though Markinson remains burdened by his own complicity.
MCCAFFY: Oh! Jesus Christ!!
MARKINSON: You left the door unlocked.
MCCAFFY: You scared the shit out of me.
MARKINSON: Just keep driving.
MCCAFFY: Are you aware that you are under subpoena?
MARKINSON: Yes. I’m also aware that the lives of two Marines are in your hands. If there was something I could
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