Category: Navy Jokes
 

      A young ensign had nearly completed his fist overseas tour of duty when he was given an opportunity to display his ability at getting the ship under way. With a stream of crisp commands, he had the decks buzzing with men.
      
      The ship steamed out of the channel and soon the port was far behind.
      
      The ensign's efficiency was remarkable. In fact, word was going around that he had set a new record for getting a destroyer under way. The ensign basked in the glory and was not at all surprised when another seaman approached him with a message from the captain.
      
      He was, however, rather surprised to find that it was a radio message, and he was even more alarmed to read:
      
      "My personal congratulations upon completing your underway preparation exercise according to the book and with amazing speed. In your haste, however, you have overlooked one of the unwritten rules - Make Sure The Captain Is Aboard Before Getting Under Way."