Just before GW1 assorted former officers were called back, told to dust off their SD and polish their Sam Browne's and called to a briefing at Crazyhall (HQ Scotland) to be told how to act as KINFORMING officers.
They were each given a cash imprest to issue money to any impecunious rellie who needed cash to get down to Brize to see VSI wee Jock. The GOC Scotland had to be called in to quell a near-riot after the command accountant had told them not to give anyone more than £50 in case wee Jock croaked and the money couldn't be recovered from his pay.