“Green Operations” – Force Recon term for missions where the objective is to observe and gather information.

“Black Operations” – Force Recon term for missions involving direct engagement with the enemy.

Needed that. Big Bird is a nice touch.

Gritty and real and grounded and well appreciated. Nice bit in the story, really felt put right into the thick of the action.

Much as THX says – exciting and realistically done, with the military jargon and technical details (I like your rooks are in play.)