Misc Jokes

Hasty Departure

A young ensign had nearly completed his first overseas tour
of sea duty when he was given an opportunity to display his
ability at getting the ship under way. With a stream of crisp
commands, he had the decks buzzing with men and soon, the
ship had left port and was streaming out of the channel.

The ensign's efficiency has been remarkable. In fact, the
deck was abuzz with talk that he had set a new record for
getting a destroyer under way. The ensign glowed at his
accomplishment and
was not all surprised when another seaman approached him
with a message from the captain.

He was, however, a bit surprised to find that it was a radio
message, and he was even more surprised when he read, "My
personal congratulations upon completing your underway
preparation exercise according to the book and with amazing
speed. In your haste, however, you have overlooked one of the
unwritten rules -- make sure the captain is aboard before
getting under way!"