[ Michael looks at the equipment they've been given, then at the retreating trucks along with Washington. ]

I suppose they're just as interested in getting involved in what's going on here as the leadership is.

[ In any case, she needs to make sure her own equipment is in order and ready to go. She begins going through her checks, with the practiced manner of a military person. ]

And why not? If you've been given the role of truck driver in these situations, you can take the advantage not to get fully involved, right?