He would have passed it but for a small, neatly stenciled sign that read HEADQUARTERS, 101ST SALVAGE FLEET.
This is a fictional Naval branch...which will show up again in future Dirk Pitt adventures.
"Either you go back to your quarters and sleep it off, or I'll call Shore Patrol."
Shore patrol are service members that are provided to aid in security for the U.S. Navy, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, and the British Royal Navy while on shore. They are often temporarily assigned personnel who are untrained in law enforcement and may be armed only with a baton[1, if at all, and whose primary function is to make certain that sailors on liberty do not become too rowdy. They will also provide assistance for sailors in relations with civil courts and police.
Shore Patrol members are usually naval ratings temporarily posted to SP duties.
He was dressed in white from collar to shoes and trimmed in gold braid beginning at the arms and working up to the rank boards on the shoulders.
Admiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral (equivalent to full general) and above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet (or fleet admiral). It is usually abbreviated to "Adm" or "ADM". Where relevant, admiral has a NATO code of OF-9, and is a four-star rank.
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