Humor in Uniform 3/8/2011

[R J]

3/8/2011
As a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant, I was eager to set an example for my platoon by cleaning my own M-16 rifle.  While we were working on the weapons, one soldier complained about the unusual notched shape of the M-16’s bolt and chamber, which makes it difficult to clean.  “Lieutenant, they need to make something to clean this with,” the soldier said.  “They do” piped up a sergeant.  “Really,” I said with surprise, wondering why we had not ordered such a tool.  “Yes, sir,” replied the sergeant.  “It’s called a soldier.”
Charles Anderson