A New Recruit Went Out On His First Sentry Duty

A New Recruit Went Out On His First Sentry Duty - Military humor

The officer of the day, during his tour of duty, paused to question a sentry who was a new recruit.

“If you should see an armed party approaching, what would you do?” asked the officer.

“Turn out the guard, sir.”

“Very well. Suppose you saw a battleship coming across the parade-ground, what would you do?”

“Report to the hospital for examination, sir,” was the prompt reply.