For basic drill training we had a fairly tough and straight-shooting Drill Instructor whom we called "Chief." Most feared him and no-one messed with him. During our Parade Drill exam however, he surprised alot of us with a one-off demonstration of his humour.
It was someone's turn to lead the squad. The Chief told him what he wanted him to do and then the guy called us to attention and did his best to carry out the Chief's instructions from memory. In the middle of marching, during moves that required the squad leader to be out in front, the Chief all of a sudden rushes between us the the squad leader and motions to us to stop and keep quiet. Then we all watched as the poor squad leader continued his routine of barking out orders - but all by himself out on the parade ground without realising he had "lost" his squad. It was very funny and the Chief roared with laughter. We couldn't believe he had it in him. It made a few of us a bit more relaxed who had their turn coming up to lead the squad.
It was someone's turn to lead the squad. The Chief told him what he wanted him to do and then the guy called us to attention and did his best to carry out the Chief's instructions from memory. In the middle of marching, during moves that required the squad leader to be out in front, the Chief all of a sudden rushes between us the the squad leader and motions to us to stop and keep quiet. Then we all watched as the poor squad leader continued his routine of barking out orders - but all by himself out on the parade ground without realising he had "lost" his squad. It was very funny and the Chief roared with laughter. We couldn't believe he had it in him. It made a few of us a bit more relaxed who had their turn coming up to lead the squad.