For the Honour of the Regiment

It was a desperate situation, Regimental honour at stake, Decision urgently needed As to what actions to take. The Colonel was in paroxysms The RSM was spitting blood The M.O. was overworked and Things just weren't looking good. An outbreak of indiscipline was Fast spreading through the ranks, Squaddies dying without permission Without a by your leave or thanks, In such sloppy situations which Caused the C.O. to angrily mention They didn't even have the courtesy To die properly lying at attention. With ruthless Military action With no thought of pity Permission to die withdrawn Without the relevant chitty. Two weeks notice of intent Sent with an application Was now the requirement To sort out the situation. Expiring without notice Became a disciplinary offence Combined with an appeal To use their common sense. Extra duties to be imposed for Future unauthorised expiration, The deceased’s unit being held To blame for the situation. The system worked a treat For any squaddie hates Being held responsible For letting down his mates. The situation stabilised Until finally at length The regiment returned to Fully operational strength. Sanity quickly established Thanks to the decisions made And the Colonel and Sergeant Major Held a celebratory Regimental Parade. Pardons were quickly issued for those Who’d died without permission And the Regiment quickly returned To its allocated operational mission.