Being not inclined to examine n pages of jolly dits, I summarise by saying that I believe His Browness has a point. Standards, tradition and discipline at this level has gone to the foxhounds. The Wardroom and Mess, when not actually cleared for action, is a place to eat by civilised standards. if you only want a butty, isn't the place for that the ante room or your local friendly feeder?
My first experience of a none Flag wardroom was Culdrose in '76. In normal conversation, the Air Force was derided for allowing working rig (eg growbags) in their Mess. The Navy only allowed it in the ante room. I was a bit miffed at the time as I was still largely Real Air Force orientated. Years and experience, though, revealed the logic. Let go of one standard and a shed load of others follow it.
OK, I'm old fashioned and it's no longer my concern; but I still care.
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