drill sergeant pint and private shipman made sure that my boots were polished , that i did my laundry , that i ate the right things , that my cap sat two inches over my nose , that my pockets were empty and buttoned , that my rifle barrel was clean , socks folded properly , bootlaces tucked in , shoes underneath the bed , poncho hung out to dry , canteens full , ammo pouches closed , chinstrap straight , rucksack stuffed , gas-mask situated , pen in pocket , face shaved , shampoo used , soap applied , teeth brushed .