Convention Of The R.S.M's.: Fifty - three Regimental Sergeant Majors are attending a two-week convention of Southwood Army Camp, Cove, Hampshire. They have been called together to discuss their role in the modern army. They have agreed, that although "bull" and bullying are out, discipline is still very much in. The Army has invented the R.S.M.'s to make criticisms of the handling of recruits, organization of courses, and present uniforms- and to express their views on recruiting literature and posters. Although the convention has to powers to make changes, Major-General G.W. Duke, Engineer-in-Chiefs of the British Army, said: "These RSM's know exactly what is going on among 14,000 troops under their command. Photo Shows The Regimental Sergeant Majors lined up yesterday at the Southwood Army Camp.
Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.
Photo is dated 10-21-1964.
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