Gerald McRaney: Major John D. MacGillis

Quotes 

• Gunnery Sgt. Alva 'Gunny' Bricker : As you know, customarily when Marines have been stationed together for a number of years, as have we, and the time comes to move on, it is acceptable for the lines of demarcation between officer and enlisted to be... momentarily dropped. And, ah, a personal, and, ah, sincere expression of appreciation given, followed by, ah, warm hand shake, slap on the back, heart-felt hug.

  Maj. John D. 'Mac' McGillis : [after a few seconds of surprise at the last line]  That, ah, that is custome.

  Gunnery Sgt. Alva 'Gunny' Bricker : Sir, let's avoid it.