Punishments

[pooter]

I am helping someone identify her relative's punishments which are described as initials. Here they are:-

"Offence ..unshaved on parade

the punishment is 4 Days PB or CB"

I think CB is 'confined to barracks' but, just in case, does PB mean anything?

What would 'confined to barracks' actually mean to the soldier?

Thanks in advance.

[michellemcleod]

YES CB implies confined to barracks, and is a punishmment given whereby the soldier may not leave their post/Base for the period of time given (ie often over weekends) They must carry out duties issued to them by their superior (ie cleaning ablution blocks, scrubbing floors etc or whatever they deem fits the soldiers crime)

Often it involves marching to perfection, chores, strenuous duties, kitchen duty etc as well.

PB I personally have not heard of in the military...someone else may know this one??? It could mean Parade Barracks or Panic Barracks...A panic is a term used to imply a chore (ie have you done your panic, meaning have you done your chores, I guess it was referred to as such to put the fear of god into knowing your panics would be checked by Sgts etc)

Parade Barracks would also mean cleaning your barracks/rooms during your confinement etc to a state whereby it satisfies your superior...just guessing this PB but someone else may like to add their opinions also.

Chelle

I am helping someone identify her relative's punishments which are described as initials. Here they are:-

"Offence ..unshaved on parade

the punishment is  4 Days PB or CB"

I think CB is 'confined to barracks' but, just in case, does PB mean anything?

What would 'confined to barracks' actually mean to the soldier?

Thanks in advance.

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[michaeldr]

CB – ‘Confined to Barracks’ fits the context here

On records PB may mean Permanent B Class ie unfit for trenches

And would not fit in this case

Regards

Michael D.R.

[PhilB]

Perhaps Punishment Barracks as in:-

we were taken back to camp under escort, and at night evidence was taken for a Field General Court Martial. Particulars having been taken, we were eventually taken to the Field Punishment Barracks at Boulogne, a disused fish-market near the Quay.

Phil B