Wait. Blue 6, what were today's instructions?
Formation 0600 hours. Uniform, (huffs) boots, fatigues, 40-pound ruck sack. :meals: one MRE.
Stop. Repeat that last instruction.
(After brief pause)
one MRE.
You think that meant one MRE for the entire day, that we're trying to starve you?
Yes, Sergeant Major.
(looks at Red 2) Red 2. Have you understood the instructions?
Yes, Sergeant Major.
Would you explain them to the other candidate?
One MRE for each meal – breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's three. (grins)
Well, you're wrong, Red 2 and you're out. Blue 6, you may proceed. (blows whistle)


