Mechanic bulldozes entire field, taking down army infrastructure after commanding officer orders him to level field 'no matter what'

It is crucial that you communicate your expectations to everyone around you. Having said that, as someone who always says what they mean and means what they say, in the event that you were given an order by superiors, would you simply follow it without question or would you make an effort to comprehend the reasoning behind it to prevent future annoyances?

The story below tells the tale of a clever transport officer who, although fully aware that he is setting himself up for failure, opts to follow his lieutenant's commands. The grandfather of the Original Poster (OP) was a transport officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. In order to prepare for an exercise, a lieutenant orders OP's grandfather to level the field that they were on with a bulldozer. Initially, the grandfather attempts to explain to the lieutenant that his training only covers upkeep and not the actual operation of the bulldozer. However, the lieutenant was unreceptive to arguments and was certain that the grandfather should resolve the matter. So, after trying several times to reason with the commander, the grandfather ultimately decided to follow instructions and pray for the best possible outcome.

Having said that, be sure to read the story below if you're interested in learning what transpired after OP's grandfather started leveling the field! Additionally, after you've finished reading, don't forget to check out the story about the client who gets even with the contractor who ripped him off for $2000 by sending him job sites that don't exist, costing him $15,000!

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