A scene from Stripes 1981
General Barnicke

Where the hell have you been, soldier?

John Winger

Traaaaaaaining, sir!

Soldiers

Training, sir!

General Barnicke

What kind of training, son?

John Winger

Aaaaaaarmy training, sir!

Soldiers

Army training, sir!

General Barnicke

[laughter]

Where's your drill sergeant, men?

John Winger

Blown up, sir!

Capt. Stillman

Uhh, yes, sir, these are Sgt. Hulka's men. He was injured during basic training.

General Barnicke

I soo. So am I to understand you men completed your training on your own?

John Winger

Tha's the fact, Jack!

Soldiers

That's the fact, Jack!

General Barnicke

Captain, these are exactly the kind of go-getters I want on my EM-50 project.

Capt. Stillman

But, sir . . .

General Barnicke

Don't "But" me, Captain. I want them on the plane. Tonight!

John Winger

Gentlemen, it's party time...battalion style!

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