FT LEONARD WOOD, MO - As part of recent cut backs proposed by the Pentagon, the Army is being forced to ration it's own vernacular to save valuable training time.

Everything from catch phrases to the proverbial exaggerated war story -- and even standard expressions, are to be cut by 50%.

Phrases like "It ain't rocket surgery!" and "You need to be at least three percent smarter than your equipment" are set to be retired permanently.

Hardest hit by the proposal are Drill Sergeants -- and those responsible for training privates have been vocal in their opposition.