McCoy bit his lip to keep from laugh when the sergeant and Abridge got into another stand off, knowing of their hatred for each other is probably worse than that of the Covies for humanity. The mission explained and all, he was quite shocked, but he always loved the 'soap ophera' of Abridge's and Jameson's 'love'. He sat by the new recruits, trying to keep as professional as possible with the feud began, his lips aching to have his ever so amused smirk on his lips as he sucked in a deep breathe, thanking God that is was finally over. He stood up, walking with Crawley, Truman, and April as he whispered to them, "As you see that was the first fight you witnessed of them two, or as I call them, 'Mommy and Daddy fight.'" He smirked wider hearing there chuckles, glad he relieved some stress of the mission, and taunts from the other squad as he continued, "Make a lovely couple don't they? You know, the Wanderer isn't the only ship that I ship on." He winked suggestively, making them smile a little at his jokes. Thank God for Brewer and Gatling's playful arguments during lunch for this wit. Still they were about to go out on a mission, and his drill sergeant mode was kicking in, like father like son he supposed.

His face turned serious as they needed to hear this, "Now I know you're in ODST and you're feeling invincible, but remember. We're not Spartans here, we're just marines with extra training. And even if we were Spartans they aren't invincible, don't believe any of that Spartan M.I.A. bullshit, just ONI being spooks as usual. Don't get cocky, look out for each other, and the squad. Don't worry, we get surrounded, squad's looking out for you as well." They nodded, making McCoy smile a little, saying, "Now then." He slipped on his helmet, making sure the greenhorns saw his visor, and with a point he welcomed, "Welcome to Ghost." 

He turned on his heel, after they saluted and confirmed his claims with a, "Sir, yes sir." He made his way to the drop pods, planning on betting Ready this time in being....well ready for this mission.