Drill Sergeant – Character Quotes

— Gump! What's your sole purpose in this Army?
— To do whatever you tell me, Drill Sergeant!
— God damn it, Gump! You're a goddamn genius! That's the most outstanding answer I've ever heard. You must have a goddamn IQ of 160! You are goddamn gifted, Private Gump!

— Done, Drill Sergeant!
— Gump! Why did you put that weapon together so quickly, Gump?
— You told me to, Drill Sergeant.
— Jesus H. Christ, this is a new company record. If it wouldn't be a waste of such a damn fine enlisted man, I'd recommend you for OCS, Private Gump. You are gonna be a general some day, Gump. Now, disassemble your weapon and continue!