Hi Folks - pardon me for hopping over from the SF board, but I'd be grateful for some help:
In a Western army (any post-Medieval period) what happens when a new officer arrives at a regiment to take command of a sub-unit, e.g. a platoon?
Presumably he reports to his commanding officer first, but then what happens? Is he, e.g. presented to his men, or his senior NCO, or...?
Any answers or pointers to sources would be appreciated...
In a Western army (any post-Medieval period) what happens when a new officer arrives at a regiment to take command of a sub-unit, e.g. a platoon?
Presumably he reports to his commanding officer first, but then what happens? Is he, e.g. presented to his men, or his senior NCO, or...?
Any answers or pointers to sources would be appreciated...