Biltmore Oswald : $b The diary of a hapless recruit

"Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit" by J. Thorne Smith is a funny story that follows Oswald, a new guy in the Navy, and his crazy experiences during training, where he meets strange people and deals with all sorts of ridiculous situations. The story probably looks at the importance of friendship, the difficulties of being in the military, and the funny side of boot camp. At the beginning, Oswald writes about how he joined the Navy, making it clear that he doesn't know what he's doing, which confuses the officers. He tries too hard to seem experienced, but it only makes him look like a clueless recruit. His physical exam and other events show the funny oddities of military life, like when he interacts with other recruits, medical staff, and his worried mom. The book has a light and joking tone, setting the stage for a funny look at his time in the Navy.