Sarge (Toy Story)

''This is the article about the character in Toy Story. For the character in Cars, see Sarge (Cars).''

Sarge, (also known as Army Sarge and Sergeant), is the gung-ho commander of an army of plastic toy soldiers from Bucket 'O' Soldiers, voiced by R. Lee Ermey and loosely based on Ermey's role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket. He and the Bucket 'O' Soldiers are set in particular positions. They are highly disciplined with a "leave no man behind" policy and are masters of reconnaissance. Woody describes them as "professionals." Sarge and his soldiers go on missions to help Andy's toys check up on Andy's activities with his friends or family. Sarge and his troops frequently help out their fellow toys. With their assistance, the toys discover what presents Andy and Molly are getting on birthdays and Christmas.

Toy Story
At the beginning of Toy Story, the soldiers venture out of Andy's room and hide in an indoor plant to report Andy's birthday presents to the toys, and one of his comrades gets injured after Mrs. Davis accidentally steps on one of them. After Woody knocks Buzz out the window, Sarge rants at Woody furiously and calls him a dirtbag, knowing he's not a worthy captain. Later, both he and the other Green Army Men jump up on top of Woody's body and "frag" him. However, for Woody's deeds in helping to save Buzz, Sarge is proud to work under Woody once again, as shown at the end of the film when they hide in a Christmas tree to report to the toys what Andy and Molly are getting for Christmas.

Toy Story 2
In Toy Story 2, Sarge orders the soldiers to hold back the door (with help from Rocky) to prevent Buster's entry, but Buster bursts open the door, causing the soldiers to go flying. When Woody alerts the toys about the yard sale occurring outside the house, he signals Sarge for an "emergency roll call" and Sarge orders the toys to line up in a single-file line.

Toy Story 3
In Toy Story 3, Sarge and his last two men leave Andy's room to find a better life claiming "their mission is complete." They finally land in a playground at Sunnyside as seen during the film credits.

Trivia

 * Sarge is one of the figurines in the Toy Story Collection Bucket O Soldiers. It includes his normal pose, as well as his famous saluting pose. The 2nd very unrealistic version of the set (for some strange reason) has Sarge as a paratrooper.
 * Sarge makes an appearance in Toy Story 3: The Video Game.