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| − | The three letter abbreviation [[ | + | The three letter abbreviation [[TLA]] for a [[Soldier]] Under Sentence, a man whose crime was so heinous that [[ROP]]s or [[extras]] are not considered to be suitable punishments. A [[SUS]] will have been awarded a term of detention by his [[CO]] to be served in either the [[camp]] or [[garrison]] [[guardroom]], or at the [[MCTC]]. |
| − | A | + | A SUS will be found in possession of the following items: |
| − | # | + | # Hand bumper |
| − | # | + | # Wire wool |
| − | # | + | # Mop |
| − | # | + | # Starch |
| − | # | + | # Paint brush |
| − | # | + | # White paint |
| − | # | + | # Coveralls |
But not in possession of the following: | But not in possession of the following: | ||
| − | # | + | # Wages |
| − | #[[ | + | # [[Beret]] |
| − | # | + | # Belt |
| − | #[[ | + | # [[Puttees]] or Twist-Its |
| − | # | + | # Laces |
| − | So despite having the most immaculate kit in the camp, he will still look like a bag of | + | So despite having the most immaculate kit in the camp, he will still look like a bag of shite (but not tied in the middle). He will always be escorted by the [[Provo Sgt]] and/or a member of the [[RP]], usually at a pace of at least 130 steps to the minute, when not marking time. |
| − | + | On inspections or on any other occasion when he is addressed by a senior rank, a [[SUS]] will make the following report: | |
| − | + | “SIR/STAFF, I (insert number, rank and name) AM A SOLDIER UNDER SENTENCE. I WAS CHARGED UNDER SECTION (insert number) OF THE ARMY ACT 1955. I WAS AWARDED (insert number) DAYS DETENTION BY THE COMMENDING OFFICER. I HAVE SERVED (insert number) DAYS AND HAVE (insert number) DAYS LEFT TO SERVE. I HAVE NO (or insert number of if feeling brave) REQUESTS OR COMPLAINTS SIR/STAFFâ€. | |
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Revision as of 13:06, 6 January 2007
The three letter abbreviation TLA for a Soldier Under Sentence, a man whose crime was so heinous that ROPs or extras are not considered to be suitable punishments. A SUS will have been awarded a term of detention by his CO to be served in either the camp or garrison guardroom, or at the MCTC.
A SUS will be found in possession of the following items:
- Hand bumper
- Wire wool
- Mop
- Starch
- Paint brush
- White paint
- Coveralls
But not in possession of the following:
So despite having the most immaculate kit in the camp, he will still look like a bag of shite (but not tied in the middle). He will always be escorted by the Provo Sgt and/or a member of the RP, usually at a pace of at least 130 steps to the minute, when not marking time.
On inspections or on any other occasion when he is addressed by a senior rank, a SUS will make the following report:
“SIR/STAFF, I (insert number, rank and name) AM A SOLDIER UNDER SENTENCE. I WAS CHARGED UNDER SECTION (insert number) OF THE ARMY ACT 1955. I WAS AWARDED (insert number) DAYS DETENTION BY THE COMMENDING OFFICER. I HAVE SERVED (insert number) DAYS AND HAVE (insert number) DAYS LEFT TO SERVE. I HAVE NO (or insert number of if feeling brave) REQUESTS OR COMPLAINTS SIR/STAFFâ€.
