Mr. Jenner. That was of your own volition?

Mr. Oswald. Yes, sir.

Mr. Jenner. Did you talk to your mother in advance about it?

Mr. Oswald. No, sir.

Mr. Jenner. Not at all?

Mr. Oswald. No, sir.

Mr. Jenner. Had anything preceded in the way of family discussion of your brother John's entry into the Coast Guard?

Mr. Oswald. I feel like it was, sir. He had previously——

Mr. Jenner. This is your best recollection?

Mr. Oswald. Yes, sir.