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The army is well known for its policy of Hurry up and wait especially when the top brass is involved. We were tasked with doing a bridge demolition over the mittland canal in Germany. On which we where going to get a visit from the CRE as the task was nearly complete and we had not yet been visited it was decided we should have a break and get some rays in.

Upon hearing a helicopter coming we all rushed back to the bridges and waited until the CRE had landed before getting on with our respected tasks. One Junior NCO was working on the dems ladders over the side of the bridge. As the CRE was visiting safety harness had to be worn when working over the sides or up top of the bridge. This junior NCO then proceed to clip his belt what he thought was through the ladder and proceed to lean back. However in his haste to look good for the CRE he had forgotten to place the belt through the rungs of the ladder, upon leaning back he carried until he hit the water 20ft below with a huge splash. Upon hearing this all the rest of the troop including the CRE leaned over the side upon seeing this NCO swimming in the canal every one bust out with laughter.