A/N This is (hopefully) a collection of oneshots based on random words. I know people have already done this, but I thought it would be fun to try. My title is actually very apt in describing what I anticipate these stories to be like. Sad, serious, and randomly funny.
Point
Everyone has someone else they rely on. Hogan had the luxury of four men he could always turn to. His point men, you could say. Traditionally, a point man is the soldier at the head of a patrol. The point man is the most exposed person. The first to take hostile fire. Being point requires extreme alertness and attentiveness.
When Kinch takes point, he leads. As Hogan's right-hand man, Kinch often takes over operations at Stalag 13. His analytical mind does well managing the camp whenever a fill in for the CO is needed. Hogan often finds himself relying on Kinch's quiet strength, even when he is around. Everyone knows Kinch will have a practical answer for anything that is thrown at the little group.
When Carter takes point, he is en pointe. Not that he dances, but Carter has a strange gracefulness. He seems to spin and whirl through hardships that would stop other men in their tracks, never losing his optimism. The typically clumsy sergeant lives up to his Sioux name in less tangible ways than surefootedness. He's a rock. A funny, endearing, pyromantic rock. Always sure, he never changes from the excited little boy Hogan has come to depend on for crazy ideas and encouragement.
When Newkirk takes point, he's the lookout. When the Londoner was growing up, he was often involved in … less than legal activities. He learned the importance of always having someone to watch your back. So as Hogan's self-professed left-hand man, the Englishman will never leave his Govenor's side. And this goes the same for his other mates. Whenever some monkey business is going on, you know where to find Newkirk.
When LeBeau takes point, he is the exact opposite of the meaning found in the military. Although he hates being compared to Canadians, the best analogy would be a hockey game. In hockey, the point stays farthest away from the net. He is their defense, backup. Not very physically intimidating, LeBeau makes up for his lack of size with temper. Despite his size, the fiery Frenchman is the hardest to lose. And if you hurt his friends, well, you better look out, you Tête de noued.
So? How was it? Good, bad, worthy of a violin concert courtesy of Colonel Klink? Let me know!
P.S. I apologize to any French speakers. I know Google Translate does not give your beautiful language any justice. And I don't know if that is a common insult, but I tried!