The New Directive
By Peppe1951
Summary: The new directive poses a new experience for Tony. Warning: Disciplining of an adult. Don't like? Don't read!
Disclaimer: NCIS belongs to CBS and Paramount; I only write about them.
Chapter 1
"Jethro, may I have a word with you?" requested Director Jennie Shepherd, "it concerns this new directive that the Navy is considering using."
Special Agent Jethro Gibbs looked up from the bullpen and nodded. As he left his team looked up from their tasks to wonder what was up.
"What do you think that is about?" Ziva asked Tony. "It sounded serious."
Tony didn't have a cute remark to offer. He had heard some scuttlebutt about the changing of disciplining agents and had a feeling that was what was being discussed now. "It may have something to do with the way the Navy disciplines its officers…I'm sure we have nothing to worry about…we are civilians afterall."
"You mean I can now smack DiNozzo in the open and not behind closed doors anymore?" asked Gibbs after reading the directive.
"Well in a matter of speaking, This is a trial. The Navy is going to try it for six weeks before deciding. This new form of disciplining as leaked out but only that Sec/Nav is considering it and nothing more. I'm sure when the details are announced there are going to be some raised eyebrows from the Senior Officers and some sick looks from everyone else. Also it has been assumed that this only pertains to the enlisted…those civilians, like NCIS agents, are going to be downright shocked when they learn that it also applies to them," Jenny was quick to explain.
"What methods are being approved for use?" Gibbs asked as he continued to scan the directive.
"All of the ones that you currently use plus the use of the cane, a suggestion that came from our own Dr. Mallard. He remembered that it left quite a sting when applied to the backside of any troublemaker….but it always did the trick," Jenny furthered explained.
"Oh, one other thing, the Sec/Nav doesn't want to see any brutality here, no bleeding backs or worse. This is to be used as a last resort when other forms of discipline haven't worked," Jenny added.
"Can I keep this for reference," asked Gibbs waving the piece of paper in his hands. "I want to be able to refer to it whenever the need arises."
Jeannie nodded and dismissed him.
