Out of step – Military jokes and military humor blog

The infantry patrol was on maneuvers in the desert. The air was still and hot, the terrain arid and parched, with not a drop of water in sight. Time was called for a break. One recruit sat idly on a stone, his head in his hands. ‘ “What’s the matter with him?” asked the sergeant. [...]

The physical training instructor was drilling a platoon of soldiers.
“I want every man to lie on his back, put his legs in the air and move them as though he were riding a bicycle,” he explained. “Now begin!”
After a few minutes, one of the men stopped.
“Why did you stop. Smith?” demanded the officer.