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Aside from differences because of political beliefs, Ferrer also was quite conscious of the dif- ferences that developed between those who were ex- military fliers and those who had served as civilian pilots. He~reported that when it was the turn of the ex-military group to be responsible for preparing and serving meals, there was a rigorous drill that was S.O.P. -- "with the tables organized in perfect forma- tion, the bottles of catsup, sugar bowls, and salt shakers equally spaced, and in reach of everyone." 22/ The ex~naval officers were pointed to as being the most meticulous and concerned with form. One of the officers, in fact, reportedly posted a notice in the dining area reading: This mess has been served by members of the Navy. Conduct yourself like a gentleman and an officer. 23/ Following the move to JMADD, Ferrer pointed out that the training got under way as they had been told some time before, and he emphasized that the training for the C-46 and the C-S4 pilots was, in fact, a re- training exercise rather than an initiation of train- ing to pilots of those aircraft. The basic need for the transport pilots was "to learn the procedures of - 112 -