During the inspection of a unit the Division Commander asks a subaltern : "Yes smarty! What do you do?" Lieutenant (in calm voice): "Sir, I'm the Sexual Advisor to the Commanding Officer." A pin-drop silence ensues, NCO stops taking bearings, Adjutant stops mumbling to the Subedar Major. The Commander looks with glaring eyes at the CO. CO (cursing the person who initiated the tradition of the subaltern speaking), in a menacing tone: "Explain your last remark, Lieutenant." Lieutenantt (looking at Div Commander): "Actually, sir, whenever I say something, the CO says - 'WHEN I NEED YOUR 'FUCKING ADVICE, I'LL ASK FOR IT. |