Genstabler,
28 days (or whatever) PLUS a criminal record for acting the goat?
There are plenty of less severe but nonetheless effective ways of maintaining discipline.
As for "guarding" the Palace, please don't make me laugh. Clockwork tin soldiers would be just as effective.
At Victoria Barracks here, civvy contractors look after the day-to-day security while the lads are busy polishing their brass and ironing their creases to look good for the tourist cameras and politicians' media flunkies.
It wasn't just appearance that made the Empire great - however much some people might like to think it was (particularly the British officer class).
Cast your mind back to the dark days of WWI and the oft complained-about impertinence of the 'Diggers'.
Pop out to Australia some time and we'll show you the meaning of 'Balance'.
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Last edited by Stanwell; 19th Sep 2014 at 17:47.