Bullying in the army. Not

[Ward-Minter]

Am I alone in thinking there is nothing wrong with the recent footage. I can tell you stories that will make it look like childs play.

Any ex servicemen out there who agree. Methinks it's just the politically correct morons harping on again!!

[Englishbird]

what ever your stand on this, I don't think it is in any way shape or form comparable to Deepcut.

[Zen]

You call that fighting? When I was in the Paras we had to beat each other with metal bars and house bricks for seven hours. Anyone who threw in the towel had his foreskin cut off with a bayonet and stapled to his forehead as a punishment. Bloody Marines. Pah."

[Ward-Minter]

The Maroon Machine, ahhhh bless 'em.

[Zen]

http://www.therockalltimes.co.uk/2005/11/28/marine-outra ge.html

[jno]

well, I believe it totally Zen, if it's on the internet it must be true. (Or if not true, at least very funny.)

[maxton]

I was an army officer for 7 years eventually reaching the rank of Major. I always thought that being a british army soldier was about self respect, excellence, professionalism and looking after your mates! Didn't see any of these lads exhibiting those qualities.

I certainly wouldn't like any of these guys in my unit. Fun is fun - knocking somone unconcious can kill, and is serious.

[derekpara]

Been there, taken it, dished it out, did my job, got out, moved on.

You are selected for aggressive qualities. Horses for courses.

Ex 3 Para ('53 - ''60) & Retired schoolmaster

[Ward-Minter]

made Major in 7 years???? And then obviously come out.

What's that smell???????

[derekpara]

Don't know what smell you are referring to, WM. Didn't mention major anywhere, did I ? Only Cpl, actually.!

[Ward-Minter]

My dear derek, I am referring to maxton above you dear boy!!!!!

[derekpara]

Sorry, p***** again !

[johnlambert]

A Major in 7 years? more like 17!!!!!!!!!

does the word W-M is looking for start with Bull?

[Ruby-Red]

Ward-minter...I would like to think that your views are out dated and the opinion of the minority.

This type of behaviour is not acceptable. I struggle to understand why you think this helps men to bond, more like for the entertainment for the others.

This power that some NCO's use to abuse recruits causes psychological damage and can end in tradegy and people like you make the situation worse by condoning this behaviour.

I work in a welfare enviroment with these guys ..I know.