Mr. Martin. No, sir; I was employed as an apprentice policeman and worked in the radio patrol division.
Mr. Ball. You are not a motorcycleman?
Mr. Martin. Yes.
Mr. Ball. How long have you been a motorcycle officer?
Mr. Martin. Let's see, 8 years in January.
Mr. Ball. On November 22, 1963, did you have some special assignment?
Mr. Martin. Yes, sir; I was assigned to the motorcade of President Kennedy.
Mr. Ball. And you went out to Love Field, did you?
Mr. Martin. Yes, sir; we made detail about 7 o'clock that morning and was assigned, I don't recall now just what time—it was about 30 minutes before his plane was to arrive at Love Field.
Mr. Ball. And in the motorcade what was your position?