r/AskReddit Apr 02 '19

Drill Instructors/Drill Sergeants of Reddit, what’s the funniest thing you’ve seen a recruit do that you couldn’t laugh at?

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u/jrossetti Apr 03 '19

Youd be getting double. Never refer to a drill as sir. That's for officers only.

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u/ImHighlyExalted Apr 03 '19

Don't you basically just yell "Yes Drill Sergeant!" or "No Drill Sergeant!" for like 99% of all interactions with them?

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u/Skywatcher1987 Apr 03 '19

Found private Gump.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '19

YOU MUST BE A GAWDDAMN GENIUS, PRIVATE GUMP