Originally Posted by
mahogany bob
Do they still have the ‘Honour Code’ where even a White Lie is treated as a choppable offence ?
Also do they still have to walk ( and eat) in right angles ?
To us these traditions were very odd
Not sure being chopped for lying is that odd. In my Flight at IOT we had an ex-corporal (I guess technically not ‘ex’) who, like several cadets that joined from ‘the ranks’ had his toe caps coated in a form of glossy plastic. I recall it was something used in engine bay workshops, but can’t remember the details. He was asked on parade, by the RAF Regiment drill instructor, if he had polished the toe caps, or applied something, to which he replied he had used polish. The application of an ammunition boot sole swiftly dispelled that fact, and the cadet found himself in very hot water very quickly. He managed to remain on course but it was clear it was a very close thing and he was clearly shaken by the experience he had had. He retired as an Air Commodore, so had a happy ending!