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Old September 20th 03, 07:43 AM
Paul J. Adam
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In message , ArtKramr
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Officers do not put their hands in their pockets


Do they get Other Ranks to it for them?

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Old September 22nd 03, 07:58 PM
Andrew Chaplin
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"Paul J. Adam" wrote in message
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In message , ArtKramr
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Officers do not put their hands in their pockets


Do they get Other Ranks to it for them?


I don't know about UK forces but, in the CF, having your hands in your
pockets is referred to as "wearing American gloves", and in the bad old
days was a way to earn about 30 push-ups, or an all-expenses paid trip
around the parade square at the double with your rifle over your head.

In the really bad old days, officers had swagger sticks, ashplants and
riding crops that reduced their desire to put their hands in their
pockets.
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