Messtin Parades.

plus

plus

plus

= Messtin order CES.
When recruits aren't sparking and are too slow it has been known to get them to do QuickChange Parades, ie they're instructed to fall in a different form of dress and then inspect them.
The forms of dress can be anything - combats, with without CEFO, No 2, PT kit, the list is extensive.
As soon as they're all out in the kit required, they're told, "Too slow !" and double them away to parade in another order in an unfeasibly short time.
As this goes on the timings become shorter and the orders of dress more outlandish.
Messtin Order requires them to fall in wearing boots, a webbing belt, two messtins, (one front, one rear,) with the handles hooked over the belt and some form of headdress.
This is not bullying and is always regarded as a laugh, although I can say that parading in this Order in a gale force blizzard does engender teamwork and punctuality - as I'm certain any members who are serving or ex- members of the British Army can confirm.
Bookmarks