Wow. I haven't been on this forum for ages and I am so impressed to see that everyone is still going on about this.
Following my last post on this subject (Page 4), the Det I was on was Italy and the troops at the sharp end were in the Balkans, while fighting was ongoing. No they weren't dry, just they couldn't get their favourite tipple. Shame that the selfish git wouldn't change the manifest for the sake of 2 slabs of Guinness, but would for a couple of car loads of their own stuff.
And FYI, I am not and never have been a Mover or a Loadie.
Wish I'd telephoned the feds now and asked them to pre-warn UK customs.
Finally, Oggin, you are correct. Officers should be respected by SNCOs and the Erks. That said, shouldn't you set an example by respecting the regulations of your seniors and your government or do you consider yourself above all that nonsense?
