FORT BENNING, Ga. — Just one month from his final change of responsibility, Sgt. Maj. Christopher Roth realized that he needed one more emotional boost before his retirement. He had noticed things in his unit were going too well. Roth informed subordinate leaders that they would pointlessly hold formation one hour prior to morning flag call for no reason for an entire week.

"I knew my soldiers would expect nothing less from me, as I say my final farewell to the unit" said Roth. "When I was a young private, my leaders did pointless things, so why wouldn't I follow in their footsteps?"

Even though this isn't the worst thing Roth has put his Soldiers through during his time in command, he is sure it will be the perfect way to lower the unit's morale just enough for his successor to have an easier time to look like a good leader.