Field punishment

Field punishment could be awarded by a court martial or a commanding officer for any offence committed on active service.

There were two categories field punishment. Field punishment No. 1 consisted of heavy labouring duties, possibly being restrained in handcuffs or fetters, and being tied to a post or wheel. Field punishment No. 2 differed, in that the offender was not liable to be attached to a fixed object.  

 

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