Many, many gullible youngsters join the Navy
or so I hear, and are oft caught out by...

...being sent down to stores for a long weight(wait) (the storemen being happy to oblige, as they disappear round the back for a brew).

...being given a torch and told to recharge all the glow in the dark panels in the floor, on the walls etc that guide people to fire exits.

...being told to look out for the "golden rivet", bearing an inscription of the ship's birthday, which is hidden somewhere on board. Find it and the Captain personally congratulates you, obviously.

(disclaimer: i am not in the military and certainly wouldn't fall for any of the above even if i was so don't get the wrong idea and try to bomb me or something mr terrorist, thank you)
(fluff, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 20:51, 4 replies)

also
being involved in something similar;
go and get a menstrual cycle from the med centre or skyhooks from supply. Although it once almost did backfire when one of the new guys at our place(an old sweat) refused to get the 'inspection bins' from under the stairs and they are as real as you or i.Promise.
(Discreditor wants the dream to come true, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 20:58, closed)

66 Lima Lightbulb store
asking for POME Granate

etc etc
( its_hatorah_bitch is b3ta the devil you know on, Thu 21 Aug 2008, 21:35, closed)

Heard quite a few of these in the Scouts
One of the younger Scouts was tricked into going to the campsite tuck shop and asking 'How much are hookers?'
( idonthaveafunnynickname Drink-Aware? Sure. I'm aware I want another drink., Thu 21 Aug 2008, 23:24, closed)

Prolly already mentioned somewhere, but...

Tartan paint from the stores.

Given a phone number (which turns out to be a zoo) and told to ask for some 'Michigan Seals' (works best in factories that one).
(Strangechap I look normal on the outside..., Tue 26 Aug 2008, 11:26, closed)