Subject: Significance Of Oak Leaves!

A young Second Lieutenant approaches the crusty old Master
Sergeant
and asked about the origin of the commissioned officer
insignias. The
Sergeant replied, "Sir, it's history and tradition ...

>>First, for Second Lieutenant, we give you a gold bar
representing that
you are very valuable, and also malleable.

>>The silver bar for First Lieutenant also represents
significant value,
but is less malleable.

>>When you make Captain, your value doubles, hence the two
silver bars.

>>As a Colonel, you soar over military masses, hence the eagle.

>>As a General, you are, obviously, a star.

>>Does that answer your question, sir?"

>>"Yes," said the 2LT, "but what about Majors and Lieutenant
Colonels?"

>>"That, sir, goes waaaay back in history - to the Garden of
Eden.
>>You see, we've always covered our pricks with leaves!