OSNAZ don't work for the military or the central government. Their orders come from the...

Pavlov:

I suppose you think it's sporting to embarrass me in front of the KGB. Demi:
It wasn't personal, Greg. Pavlov:
Why did you feel the need to say so? Demi:
You give me a direct answer, and I won't have to guess at what you mean. Pavlov:
What was the question? Demi:
If you agree we should report to Fleet. Pavlov:
What are you worried about? This is an historic moment. Demi:
Well, nonetheless, as officers of a ship that could trigger the end of the world, I think we should consider all scenarios. Pavlov:
What scenarios? Alex:
If the Americans can't track us with all their money and technology... then our boats can't track us, either. It means it wouldn't be hard to alter the purpose of this ship. Pavlov:
So you're saying they're some rogue Spetsnaz force? Demi:
I'm saying a message from Fleet would answer a lot of questions. Pavlov:
Well, as political officer on this boat and as your friend, it's my duty to tell you that if you even imply treasonous intent of elite KGB officers without proper evidence or cause, you will be put up for charges of misconduct of the Code of Military Justice. Demi:
Sometimes a man has to pick a side, Greg. Pavlov:
Well, then you should pick wisely. Because if you're wrong... this will haunt you and your families... for the rest of your lives. And it won't matter who your father is. Alex:
[Pavlov leaves]
Well, that was uncalled for. Demi:
It's not his fault. He was trained to fear everything. Dr. Semak:
Yeah, still, I think we should take him at his word. Demi:
How so? Dr. Semak:
OSNAZ don't work for the military or the central government. Their orders come from the most zealous elements of the KGB. They can destroy you, Demi. They can destroy all of us