dismal
depressing in character or appearance; pitiful
sporadic
occurring irregularly; happening in occasional intervals
delineated
represented accurately or precisely; specifically outlined; precise
ample
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
barracks
a building or group of buildings where the armed forces lived
prestigious
having a highly favorable reputation, of high standing, commanding respect
platoon
a military unit consisting of two or more squads
copious
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse); abundant
antics
playful tricks or pranks
ominous
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments