'''Original air date''': November 5, 2006

Brian and Stewie end up in the military after trying to get Chris out of a contract that calls for him to be drafted when he turns 18. Meanwhile, Chris gets into Music/MarilynManson's music.
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!!Tropes used in the episode:
* AmbiguousGender: Peter's initially unsure whether Marilyn Manson's a man or a woman.
-->'''Peter''': Look, you can totally see his or her nipples! That's obscene, maybe.\\
'''Lois''': There's only one thing to do.\\
'''Peter''': You're right. We gotta find this Marilyn Manson and I gotta give that bastard or bitch a piece of my mind or penis!
* AndKnowingIsHalfTheBattle: Delivered by Marilyn Manson, of all people.
--> '''Manson''': So I see you're in a band.\\
'''Chris''': Yep.\\
'''Manson''': Listen, your parents tell me you've been acting out a little bit. And I just wanted to tell you, rock n' roll music is cool, but respect for your elders is a tune we can all dance to.\\
'''Chris''': Really?\\
'''Manson''': Sure. And the best way to start a fun-filled day of being a good citizen is with a healthy breakfast rich in breads and grains. And fruits are important, too.\\
'''Chris''': You mean like apples, oranges and bananas?\\
'''Manson''': Any of 'em, Chris. You can't miss.\\
(...)\\
'''Manson''': Peter, when was the last time you and Chris here did something together?\\
'''Peter''': Boy, I guess it's been a while.\\
'''Manson''': Here's something you might not know: Children crave structure. They enjoy the fun of planned activities in which they and their parent or guardian can share a common goal. Maybe you could take Chris fishing.\\
'''Peter''': What do you say, Chris? You want to go fishing with your old man?\\
'''Chris''': Do I?\\
'''Manson''': (holds up fishing poles) Can't go without these!
* ArtisticLicenseMilitary: All over the place, but how Stewie and Brian actually join the Army is a major one. You can’t simply sign up for the military as soon as you walk into a recruiter’s office; you have to take a standardized test to see what jobs in the military you qualify for/want and you need to go through some physical screenings and examinations to be eligible to go to boot camp; it’s a process that takes at least several weeks if not a couple of months. And you cannot sign up another person; only the person signing on the dotted line is joining, you can’t make that choice for someone else.
* {{Bowdlerisation}}: On Channel 4 in the UK, the scene where Vern and Johnny are shot by Stewie is cut.
* BreakingTheFourthWall:
--> '''Stewie''': They'll come after you like Peter went after that hockey coach. [no cutaway] Oh, no clip? Oh, thought we had a clip. Nope. Okay.
** Stewie again after killing Vern and Johnny, in which he assures viewers that they're dead and not coming back [[note]][[Recap/FamilyGuyS6E9BackToTheWoods for the most part]][[/note]].
* CaninesGamblingInACardGame: Mayor West is discovered playing poker with dogs.
* CloudCuckoolander: Mickey Rooney's Crazy Pills are designed to turn anyone who takes them into one, with them causing Mickey Rooney himself to start (literally) pooping through the chimney.
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: A suicide bomber assume his job was to drop off a bomb and afterwards his comrades will throw a big party with many virgins to celebrate him as a "big hero". But the other terrorist tries to explain to him that he's supposed to get blown up ("you ''are'' big boom"), but gives up and lied that [[SureLetsGoWithThat he'll see him "in a few minutes]], [[SarcasmMode big hero]]".
* ContinuityNod: When Brian's about to quit boot camp, Stewie chides him for never following through on anything, like dropping out of college and not finishing his novel, both of which were covered in episodes from season 4.
* CoolAndUnusualPunishment: For eating a dead bird, the sergeant forces Brian to listen to the entirety of a Chris Gaines' album, including the hidden bonus track. It was originally supposed to be just one track, but Brian kept arguing with the sergeant.
-->'''Stewie''': There's a hidden bonus track? Oh, I hope it's a ballad!
* DrillSergeantNasty: This one has it in for Brian during the academy training, [[DisproportionateRetribution just for laughing at his insult to Stewie.]]
* HeelFaceTurn: Iraq after suddenly "Democracy kicks in" where a bunch of tortured and bagged prisoners made to stand on all fours on top of each other in a pyramid tower turns into a college frat photo (with two additional guys in back holding large pitchers of beer), a hostage beheading video turns into a barber shop with a beard being shaved, Saddam Hussein on trial now has a job as Santa Claus, and three women tending to their home while wearing khimars and niqabs turns into a bikini car wash with the three girls spraying water on each other in a provocative manner and sharing a lesbian kiss.
* KilledOffForReal: Vern and Johnny meet their end when they get shot by Stewie, and claims that there'll be no further performances by the duo.
* LineBoil: During the ''WesternAnimation/DrKatzProfessionalTherapist'' cutaway. Also lampshaded:
--> '''Peter''': What the hell's wrong with you? Your skin's, like, movin' around or something.\\
'''Dr. Katz''': I believe I'm having some sort of seizure.
* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Scary, androgynous white guy Music/MarilynManson is actually soft-spoken, down-to-earth and cares deeply about American youth (not ''too'' far from the man himself[[note]]at least as was known at the time[[/note]], albeit exaggerated for comedy).
* MilitaryAlphabet: {{Parodied|Trope}}; Stewie communicates on the military radio through what he admits are random phrases with no rhyme or reason because he just assumes that's how it works. Weirdly enough, [[AchievementsInIgnorance it actually seems to do the job]].
-->'''Commander''': Unit 17, this is base, please report.\\
'''Stewie''': 10-4, everything is Charlie 40-60!\\
'''Brian''': What does that mean?\\
'''Stewie''': I dunno, I just thought you're supposed to say names and numbers, nobody's corrected me so far.\\
''([[SuicideAttack BOOM]])''\\
'''Stewie''': [[OhCrap What the hell was that?!]] ''(while he and Brian find cover)'' Help, help! Uh, I mean, uh-- Charlie Tango Cash 47 Victor Charlie, Series/MaryHartmanMaryHartman!\\
'''Commander''': Roger that, we're moving to your position!
* OffToSeeTheWizard: "And, Dorothy, you wanted herpes. But it turns out you had herpes all along!"
* PrecisionFStrike: Lois thinks the Army is overrated:
--> '''Lois''': Now the ''Marines'', ''those'' are the men you want to fuck (changed to "have" in censored airings).
* RiddleMeThis: A guard is distracted by one of these: "What gets wetter as it dries?" (answer: a towel)
* RunningGagged: After yet another appearance by the vaudeville duo, Stewie shoots both of them multiple times.
-->'''Stewie''': ''(to the audience)'' Okay, they're dead! Alright? We're not gonna be seeing them again!!!
* ShoutOut: During the boot camp final exam, the theme from ''Film/{{Stripes}}'' plays.
* SpinOff: In-universe, ''Series/EverybodyLovesRaymond'' gets a spin-off called ''Robert''.
--> '''Robert''': (to Amy) I bet you Debra really gave it to Ray today. I bet you she made a sandwich that wasn't very good, but he ate it anyway. And then she got mad at him 'cause he gave her a funny look. (downbeat) I miss Ray. Ohhhhh...
* TakeThat: To Chris Gaines:
--> '''Brian''': It's so stupid! It's just Music/GarthBrooks in a wig!
* ToiletHumour: The Creator/MickeyRooney's Crazy Pills cutaway features Rooney dumping down a chimney.
--> '''Rooney''': Hold out your stockings, kids!
* TotallyRadical: The army recruitment ad Chris is shown, which features, among other things, a soldier winning an Oscar in front of an audience of beautiful bikini-clad women.
* UseYourHead: One cutaway featured Zinedine Zidane headbutting an old lady as a birthday telegram.
--> '''Zidane''': Bon anniversaire. [throws the birthday cake on her]
* WaxingLyrical: When Brian chuckles at the sergeant for identifying Stewie as a queer, the sergeant quotes Music/TinaTurner's "Private Dancer".