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If I remember right, Kubrick originally wanted the whole scene scripted (because again, we are talking about the physical embodiment of "Demands perfection") with a different actor, and Ermey was brought on to ensure authenticity in the script. He pointed out that it is literally impossible to script a Drill Instructor because they are supposed to find weakness in a recruit and attack it so they can eventually be molded into a better soldier, and that requires improv. Kubrick balked at this ('natch), but changed his mind after Ermey submitted a video of himself chewing out a bunch of Marines, as they threw rotten fruit at him, and he didnt repeat himself in a 10 minute rant. Kubrick made Ermey the Drill Instructor, gave him free reign, and the rest is history.
Again, if I am remembering the story right.
That sounds like it's probably right.
Drill Instructors can also be hugely entertaining. Kubrick was probably laughing his ass off the whole time.
By necessity. They're surrounded by drooling morons they're expected to turn into men, and the only entertainment they can get the whole time is what they make.