Humor in Uniform 1/6/2010

[R J]

1/6/2010
Basic training for new Army recruits includes small arms instruction.    One enlistee goes out to practice on the rifle range, where he fires 99 shots, missing the target every time.  "You are the worst rifleman I've ever seen!" says his drill instructor.  "What were you in civilian life?"   "I repaired telephones," replies the recruit, "and I don't know why I can't hit the target.    Let me see....."He gives his rifle the once-over, checks it again, and finally a third time.  Then he places his hand in front of the muzzle, pulls the trigger—and blows off the tip of his finger.  "Well, that answers that, "says the phone guy, in obvious pain, "The bullets are leaving here fine.   The trouble must be on the other end.        Source Unknown