Picking up on the story above - this isn't a joke exactly, but a true anecdote from a friend of mine who was trying to set up a computer system for all three forces here in the UK. She said one of the problems was the different use of language. For example, if you said "Secure that building" to the Army, they'd have sharp shooters trained on the exits, they'd have soldiers going in and taking over and within minutes the building would be taken. But "Secure that building" to the Navy would mean putting down an anchor, lashing it down with ropes and probably adding a few sandbanks for good measure. Whereas the Air Force would get hold of the title deeds ....

Anne