The “Jungle”

1. The “Jungle” A guide to U.S. Navy ranks

2. Gazelles = Ensigns • Although easily frightened, they have been known to stupidly lounge in plain sight of the “lions” • Runs at high speeds, with no purpose or direction • The slow and weak are frequently slain

3. Cheetah = LTjg • Loner, feisty • Makes the occasional kill on a weaker animal

4. Lions = Lieutenants • Hunts in packs • Can bring down a larger animal with coordination • Easily slays the “cheetah”

5. Water Buffalo = Lieutenant Commanders • Aging, slower beast, but- • Cannot be brought down by a single “Lion”

6. Hippopotamus = Commanders • Slow and cumbersome on land • Safe in own environment • Lays low to avoid enemies

7. Elephants = Captains • Rules the “Jungle” • Impossible to bring down except by his peers

8. Hyena = The Chief • Laughs continuously at the “Cheetahs” and “Gazelles” • Helps the “Lions” complete the kill on larger animals but is known to alter its natural instincts and assist “Elephants”, “Hippopotamuses”, “Water Buffaloes” and “Sloths”

9. Sloth = Chief Warrant Officer • Skilled in one area only • Comes around only to feed and take care of bodily functions

10. Dung Beetle = Sailor • Forced to deal with the “crap” created by the other animals

11. Sand Crab = GS Employee • Side-steps responsibility • Has a hard shell which cannot be cracked, even by “Elephants” • Immune to “Dung Beetles”

12. Ant = Contract Employee • Lowest on the food chain • Extremely productive, but can be eliminated by even a “Cheetah” • “Dung Beetles” and “Sand Crabs” enjoy tormenting them

13. Master Chief • King of the ocean • Very tuff skin and sharp teeth • The other creatures get eaten alive if they step into his world