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The line stops right across the hall from the bathrooms. Sergeant Regret yells, "Those of you who have to go, get in there, go, then get yer butts back here in line."

About one-half of the people take advantage and move into the latrines. After about 10 minutes, everyone is in line again. The line moves into a room that looks surprisingly like a classroom from your school days. Unfortunately, it's from your days in first grade, you discover as you try to squeeze yourself into the midget-sized desk-seats.

On the desk is a stack of forms, and a number-two pencil. In front of the room you note that a giant blowup poster of the first form in the stack has been set up.

The first form looks pretty easy. It has blocks for "Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial, Social Security Number," etc.

Everyone else finally shuffles in and takes a seat.

You:

	Remain silently at your Seat
	Begin filling out the top form.
	Return to Beginning (Part I)

Above Photo Official DOD Photograph