An army Major visiting sick soldiers, goes up to one private and asks Whats your problem, Soldier?

Chronic syphilis, Sir

What treatment are you getting?

Five minutes with the wire brush each day.

Whats your ambition?

To get back to the front, Sir

Good man. says the Major. He goes to the next bad. Whats your problem, Soldier?

Chronic piles, Sir

What treatment are you getting?

Five minutes with the wire brush each day.

Whats your ambition?

To get back to the front, Sir.

Good man. says the Major. He goes to the next bed. Whats your problem, Soldier?

Chronic gum disease, Sir.

What treatment are you getting?

Five minutes with the wire brush each day.

Whats your ambition?

To get the wire brush before the other two, Sir.