Patton (1970)

Harry Towb: American GI Cook

Quotes 

• American GI Cook : Up bright and early, General? Uh, breakfast?

  Patton : Am I to understand that my officers have already finished eating?

  American GI Cook : Uh, well, we're open from six to eight. Most of the men are just coming in now.

  [Indicates two soldiers who enter the mess hall] 

  Patton : Please inform these men that the mess hall is closed.

  American GI Cook : But sir, it's only a quarter 'til eight.

  Patton : From now on, you will open at six, and no man will be admitted after six-fifteen. Where are your leggings?

  American GI Cook : Leggings? Oh hell, General sir, I'm a cook.

  Patton : You're a soldier. Twenty dollar fine.

  [two more soldiers enter the mess hall. Patton looks them over] 

  Patton : Gentlemen, from this moment, any soldier without leggings, without a helmet, without a tie, any man with unshined shoes or a soiled uniform... is going to be skinned.