Originally Posted by
Finningley Boy
Ah yes sir, but, how often at that time was this regulation acted upon?
I suspect never, hence one good reason why it perhaps isn't available to C.Os with even the most outrageous sense of humour. My take on Sir Nick Carter is, as has been said elsewhere on this thread, he's just catching up with the times.
FB
I never heard of the 'Punishment diet being implemented either, but it was definitely on the books. The RN used to flog naughty sailors with a big stick, up to at least 1969 & I don't know if that option is still on the books.
I was still at school in 69 when a former schoolmate paid us a visit from HMS Ganges to give us a talk about life there. He told us that if one misbehaved badly, one would get flogged on the buttocks with a huge cane. I know that some pay good money for that sort of thing, but I decided to join the RAF instead. I was tempted by the 'Rum ration' but even that's gone now!