United States | Inauguration of President Benjamin Valentine Sinclair

[Odinson]

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PRESIDENTIAL INAGURATION​

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While the divisiveness of politics was not always pretty, and passions and tempers ran high during the campaigning season, President-elect Sinclair's political rivals conceded to him and publicly pledged their support for Sinclair and his soon-to-be administration. Politically, the United States was buzzing with excitement. A new president and vice president who were both independents, a new congress where both sides felt they had opportunities to create legislation with an independent White House, and a peaceful transition of power from Al Gore to Benjamin Sinclair had the entire nation excited for the future. While the media sometimes focuses on the negative spin of things to gain more views, the inauguration of a new president who was wildly popular and was seen as the father of the nation was an objectively positive thing for most Americans.

Exceptional security measures were to be taken in the District of Columbia and the surrounding area to ensure that the inauguration was both safe and secure for everyone in attendance and everyone participating. Numerous heads of state and leaders from around the world, and numerous leaders from states throughout the country, were invited to attend the inauguration, and a record-breaking number of Americans were expected to attend. Due to the security of the event and the priority of emphasizing America's domestic policies, the number of international representatives and spectators were restricted to only those invited by President-elect Sinclair. They are listed below and are expected to arrive at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland by inauguration day, January 20, 2005 [9/13/2024]. While this would not be known by the public until Inauguration Day, the British delegation is going to stay the night in the White House itself and the Russian delegation will stay, presumably, at Blair House which was the President's official guest house.

The following were sent a friendly reminder and official invitation and that they were now welcome to arrive to Washington:

The Commonwealth of Australia Owen

The Kingdom of Poland ManBear

The Russian Federation Jay

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Jamie​

 

[Owen]

At RAAF Base Fairbairn, a No. 34 Squadron 737BBJ (-700ER) would make preparations for its long journey to the United States. The RAAF pilots would go through their checklists and flight manifesto, noting their journey across the Pacific before landing at Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii and then proceeding to Joint Base Andrews. This was a last minute change of plans to the schedule which originally had it landing in California but because of a website giving an incorrect measurement (do not use free map tools) they would need to change it to Hawaii. There would be four pilots onboard, taking rotations to fly the plane on the very long journey. There would also be four flight attendants on board, with at least one taking a rest shift at a time. The aircraft would be fuelled up with nine external fuel tanks, giving it a 10,000km range to get across the Pacific. To have sufficient emergency landing airports it would go over Norfolk Island and Fiji. Once refuelled at Hawaii it would past over near San Francisco before crossing the continental United States straight over Denver, Champaign, Indianapolis, Dayton and then Washington D.C.

At Government House in Yarralumla, the Governor-General and her husband would be preparing their personal belongings and suitcases for their trip. The Official Secretary would also be joining them and would do the same. They would travel by COMCAR from Government House to RAAF Base Fairbairn before boarding their aircraft. The plane would take off and head on its journey to Hawaii and then Washington.

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[Owen]

After the flight refuelled in Hawaii and headed over the continental United States it would approach the Washington, D.C. Special Flight Rules Area. The aircraft would come up on flight control radars as ENVOY01 and would be appropriately identified as Royal Australian Air Force. It would then enter the even more restricted Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone as it mades it descent and approach into Joint Base Andrews. It would comply with all the necessary requirements of these special airspaces. It would approach Andrews from the south, flying over Woodbridge, Virginia before turning to head direct north over Waldorf, Maryland before landing at one of Andrews' two runways from the south. It would follow tower instructions to go to the west side of the air base, the Air Force side (rather than the Navy side) where the passenger terminal was. Once parked, the Captain of the aircraft would be the first to exit the aircraft on the stairwell, he would place his suit jacket on and would stand at the bottom of the stairs. The Co-Pilot would remain in the cockpit and do the necessary checks to shut down the aircraft. The flight attendants would begin cleaning the cabin and preparing for its return journey. Once the Governor-General and her husband exited the plane, the Captain would give a salute, a necessary gesture to give to the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force. She would salute back. Ambassador Kim Beazley would welcome her on the tarmac as well as other members of the Embassy. She would enter a hire limousine adorned with an Australian flag on the front with her husband and Official Secretary, with her Aide-de-Camp opening the door for her. The two AFP officers would enter a hire SUV.

They would drive out of Joint Base Andrews under the necessary direction of United States Air Force Security Forces. It would be assumed at this point the Secret Service would join the motorcade. The end point of the route would the Ambassador's Residence, White Oaks, in Woodley Park, once the home of General George Patton. Also home to the only lawn tennis court in Washington, D.C.(??). They would drive north on the Capitol Beltway before turning left on Pennslyvania Avenue out in Maryland and then would drive the entire length of Pennslyvania Avenue towards the Capitol Building. They were essentially giving the Governor-General a tour of the main sights of D.C. They would pass the Capitol Building and drive down Constitution Avenue NW, passing the Smithsonian and Washington Monument before turning right and driving down 17th Street NW to pass the White House. They would then drive down Connecticut Avenue NW before turning left down Calvert Street NW and Cleveland Avenue NW before arriving at White Oaks. The Governor-General would be given a welcome tour by the Ambassador and shown to her residence for her visit. It would be completely snowed in as it was the middle of winter in Washington.

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[Jamie]

After sorting his affairs out prior to departing for the Inauguration, Prime Minister Lawrence Adams and his family had received transport to Royal Air Force, Brize Norton, where his flight was destined to depart from. Due to the significance of the event, security was heavy. Around 20 officers from the Diplomatic Protection Group was present and 4 covert soldiers from the Special Air Service was to remain at his side at all times. The information surrounding the security presence was sent to their American counterparts beforehand although this was only described as protection group personnel -- not the SAS. All armed, all concealed. During the flight and security briefings prior to departing, the air crew from No. 51 Squadron, A Flight, begun their checklists. The aircraft, a Lockheed TriStar KC1, was the preferred choice for the transit across the Atlantic and had sufficient room for all those involved. The TriStar departed 30 minutes later.

Prior to departing, a memo was sent ahead to advise of the expected arrival time and a request for transportation for all those on the aircrafts manifesto. Across the pond, the Royal Air Force contingent at Edwards Air Force Base had their own briefings, mostly consisting of where the event was happening, how quick they could get there if needed -- or to cover the Prime Ministers aircraft if any complications. Although the US Air Force would obviously have the situation under control, there were going to be millions of eyes watching the Inauguration and it was better to be safe then sorry. The USAF were made aware that the RAF was available to provide support if it was required. Odinson

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[ManBear]

Soon after the request for the King to attend the inauguration of the new President of the United States, the Office and State Protection began working closely with the Ministry of National Defense to begin working on a secure protection detail for the King and his now, nearly, 3 year old daughter. With the queen currently away on diplomatic visits, the line of succession was guaranteed should something happen to either party.

Together, with the special forces unit JW Kommandosow, the OSP formulated a protection plan that would entail five OSP agents as well as 5 JWK operators that would work in conjunction with embassy staff on the ground within America during the inauguration. The Task Force would also work as closely as possible with the Secret Service as well as any local or other federal police units that would be required to be filled in. The OSP would request a Royal Air Force passenger jet that would transport the King, the Crown Princess, the king’s aids, and their protection detail. All relevant information, including itinerary and weapons being brought along would be transmitted to the Secret Service.

As the day of departure arrived, there was great fanfare in Warsaw as the King would depart Poland for the second time since he ascended the throne. Several camera crews captured the king dressed in a simple suit traveling hand-in-hand with the toddler sporting a pink dress and fairy wings, clutching a similarly colored wand in his other hand.

They small family would wave to the cameras before entering the aircraft while the ground crew did their last minute inspections and the pilots received clearance from the ATC. Prior to takeoff all relevant information would be passed along to the Secret Service. Due to the nature of the passengers four MiG-29M aircraft would transit with the Canadian-bought aircraft until they reached France where they would refuel in the air via a refueling tanker then return back to Warsaw. The passenger aircraft would refuel in Bordeaux before beginning their transit across the Atlantic.

Upon arriving in American airspace, Polish pilots would communicate with Andrew’s Air Base ATC to insure their safe and timely arrival into the United States. The Polish Embassy would have a several cars awaiting the arrival of the royal guests alongside several stationed members of the Embassy Security Team apart of the OSP detachment.

The security detail would allow all baggage and belongings not bearing the diplomatic tape to be searched while also declaring any of the Glock 19 sidearms present on the protection detail arriving from Poland. Once they were cleared to leave, the convoy would proceed to the Polish Embassy where the group would stay the night and prepare themselves for the inauguration.

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[Jay]

The cabin of the President’s Plane was warmly lit as it departed Boston Logan and flew to Joint Base Andrews. President Boris Boris sat in his seat, reading the New York Times article, while his daughters, Zhanna and Sofia Nemtsova, sat across from him, with Zhanna sipping tea as she gazed out the window and Sofia read a book. The steady hum of the engines permeated through the cabin as a stewardess placed a cup of mint tea in front of Boris.

A brief silence passed between them all, filled with the soft hum of the engines. Zhanna shifted, her voice softening as she ventured into a more personal subject. "I wonder what D.C. is like?" She asked as she looked at the latest fashion magazine.

"It is a nice place. Cleaner than New York but more lively than Boston," Boris said, as he looked over the front page of the news. ”But I hear it is less of a university city than Boston.” Boris continued, his voice tinged with a hint of respect. "So you better get into Harvard young lady."

Sofia looked at her father and sister before adding, “I want to visit the Space and Air Museum. I hear you can see an actual moon rock!"

Boris turned his head slightly, meeting his daughter’s gaze. "We have moon rocks at home, my Child...Also, you know we went to space too right" He said with a laugh. "I'm sure Grischa can arrange that, however. Have you picked what you are going to wear for the inauguration?"

Zhanna leaned back, "I found this nice leather jacket...

Boris looked at her as he took another sip from his tea. "No. You'll wear something ladylike and presentable. Otherwise, I'll have you wearing your grandmother's old dress." Boris said gaining a palpable look of disgust from Zhanna.

"Fine. I'll wear the red dress." Zhanna said in defeat. Getting a laugh from the other two as they read the paper. There was a knock on the door, Grigorij Mirov, the head of his security detail entered.

Grigorij stepped forward, "Sir. Ma’ams” Grischa said with a nod to the two daughters of the President. We're landing in twenty minutes."

Boris stared at Grigorij for a long moment, before nodding his voice heavy with finality. "Thank you Grischa. We'll be ready."

Grigorij bowed his head slightly. "Yes sir.” He turned his head and left the room.

Boris wiped his face with a towel and changed his shirt while his daughters got dressed.

Washington was cooler than Boston. The air was not whipping across the tarmac as it had at Logan International Airport. At Joint base Andrews a convoy of black SUVs, escorted by local police, positioned themselves near the arrival terminal. The Russian FSO had already brought the Presidential Motorcade and awaited their President. The vehicles were equipped with advanced countermeasures, the President’s blood type, and other necessary equipment for the President’s trip. Local law enforcement had shut down the motorcade route, and all traffic was rerouted to ensure a smooth journey to the President’s accommodations at the Prentiss House.

Security had been in place for hours; the U.S. Secret Service had coordinated extensively with the Russian FSO to secure the area, closing off roads and establishing a tight perimeter around the airbase and route to Blair House. Snipers were stationed on nearby rooftops, scanning the horizon, while tactical units patrolled discreetly, ready to respond to any threat. D.C.police, alongside FBI agents, stood at key positions to ensure no unauthorized personnel approached the restricted zones.

Moments later, the sleek silhouette of the Russian Il-96 aircraft appeared in the distance. The sun was just beginning to rise when the radio crackled: “Russian Air Force One, approaching.” As the plane taxied to a halt, a team of Secret Service agents moved into position, checking for potential threats. Russian embassy staff stood ready, and a senior State Department official was already walking toward the aircraft door, waiting to greet President Nemtsov.

President Nemtsov and his family descended the stairs of Air Force One and greeted the American and Russian officials waiting on the tarmac. After a few brief moments captured by television crews, the Russian President and his family entered their vehicles. Helicopters hovered overhead, providing real-time surveillance, while officers on the ground cleared the path.

As the motorcade sped through Washington's unusually empty streets, all eyes were on the sky and the streets below. Tactical units, trained for rapid response, were positioned at key points along the route. U.S. and Russian security agents remained in constant communication, coordinating movements and ensuring everything was proceeding as planned.

By the time the convoy reached Blair House, Secret Service agents stood watch alongside FSO operatives. President Nemtsov would follow through with the formalities, including signing the guest book as the FSO did a security sweep of the residence for any bugs or electronic devices. Once secured, the Russian first family was brought into their rooms and allowed to recover and refresh before the inauguration.

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