The colonel had three Second Lieutenants eligible for promotion The problem was he only had one First Lieutenant Slot available The colonel called the first candidate his office and said This is a promotion test If I was to tell you that I wanted a flag pole erected in front of Post HQ by 1500 what would you do? The Lt thought about it for a second and said Sir I would get a shovel head for HQ and start digging You re not ready to be promoted the Colonel interrupted The colonel asked the same question of the next candidate Sir said the next Lt I would fill out a CE work order making sure I made provisions for the appropriate environmental study and You are definitely not ready to be promoted the Colonel said The Colonel asked the question of the final candidate Without hesitation the Lieutenant said Sir I would call the First Sergeant and say Top I want a flag pole in front of HQ by 1500 You re ready to be promoted the Colonel said

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