I have been reading this site for a few years -- my first post. This thread reminds me of an incident that happened to me many years ago (yes, I'm really old). My crew was tasked to generate a B-1 for a SAC ORI (probably about late '87 or early '88). Since we were an experienced instructor crew, we got one of the last jets on the flightline (i.e. "maintenance pig"). As such, it wasn't ready for us until "0-dark-30". We loaded up the "secrets" in our 6-pk and headed out. We pulled up in front of the jet where the crew chief met us with the 781. We asked where the Cop was with the access list. The Crew Chief pointed to the wing and told us he'd been marching in front of the jet all night long. After reviewing the forms, we called the cop over and asked him what he was doing?? He said "My shift supervisor told me to report to my aircraft". He then turned, saluted smartly, and said "Reporting as ordered, SIR"!!
