New York, NY -- The drill instructors from the reality show "Boot Camp" may have given contestants a rough time, but now they're saying "Mellow out, and that's an order!"

"Boot Camp's" drill instructors are currently training folks how to kick off their shoes and build sand castles in the first round of a contest sponsored by Malibu Rum.

Drill instructor Dave Francisco admits the idea of a "laidback drill instructor" is an oxymoron, but says even a tough Marine like himself likes to have a little fun.

Francisco hopes after he helps the contestants, he'll be sent to the final contest round in Barbados -- where finalists complete in coconut tossing and cocktail-making contests to win a paid year off from work.

However, Heather Kovins, a spokesperson from the event, says the drill instructors won't be invited to Barbados, though they haven't been told yet -- until now.

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