Character

Situation Room Participants

responsive cohesive relieved under pressure celebratory in victory

Situation Room participants monitor the military operation in Kuhndu, absorbing General Jimmy Wendall's updates on the 82nd Airborne's drop and naval assets. Tension breaks when confirmation arrives of the 82nd's takeover of Bitanga Airport. They clap and celebrate, marking a tactical victory that clears the 101st for deployment and shifts focus from immediate combat to broader strategy. Their reactions highlight the shared relief among White House and military personnel during high-stakes briefings with Fitzwallace, Leo, and Bartlet.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Bitanga Secured — 101st Cleared, Operation Enters Phase Two

Shared, cathartic relief; temporary easing of stress.

Situation Room participants collectively react — clapping and celebrating the news — marking the emotional pivot from anxiety to managed optimism.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Bitanga Secured — Tactical Win, Strategic Pivot

Collective relief and a brief release of tension, expressed as applause and vocal gratitude.

The Situation Room participants (staff, officers) break from focused attention into spontaneous applause and collective thanks when the 82nd's takeover is confirmed, signaling shared relief and morale boost.

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