My brother is in boot camp and said he played "tornado". what is that?

Question

My brother is in boot camp and said he played "tornado". what is that?

Answer 1

Although it was over twenty years ago, we played tornado when I went through boot camp.  Actually, the drill instructors played tornado and we cleaned up.

The drill instructors were probably unhappy with the condition that the troops left the barracks in and decided to tear it apart.  Racks are turned over, sheets torn off the beds and much more.  Your brother and his compatriots probably got to spend the rest of the day restoring the barracks to acceptable conditions.

I'm sure it wasn't much fun for your brother.

Hope this sheds some light for you!

Answer 2

It is when it appears as if a tornado has ripped through the squad bay, scattering everything everywhere.  I don't think a single recruit wore his own jock strap after the first week.