Grinder$ coffee mugs and more!Author Notes:
much later edit: in retrospect this casts an ominous new light on Dr. Ashton's coffee enemas...
much later edit: in retrospect this casts an ominous new light on Dr. Ashton's coffee enemas...
I feel I need to mention again how happy I am to see her back in action... for now, at the very least.
what do Warrant Officers do, you might ask?
NOBODY KNOWS
Up here, Warrant Officers are Non-Commissioned Members who are usually in supervisory roles, starting at the level of Staff Sergeant. In an infantry unit, a Warrant Officer is usually the Platoon 2i/c, with a Master Warrant Officer being the seinor NCO in a Company, and Chief Warrant Officers being the same at Batallion-level and above. The term "Sergeant-Major" isn't a rank in the UK-system, but an appointment to be the Commanding Officer's right-hand man/woman as the senior NCO primarily in charge of Dress, Deportment, Drill, and Discipline of the troops. In battle, this also means they are responsible for supply distribution (ammo), the wounded, and prisoners.
IIRC, US Army chopper pilots are Warrant Officers (that silly notion that only officers can become pilots). According to Wikipedia, they are more "technical" ranks than "operating" ranks. In other words, a perfect fit for Stonewall...
Just say it:
“They drink a lot of coffee”
also if you haven't seen this you should check it out
After 30 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, whenever I read "Sergeant-Major" I immediately think of the loud guy with the big stick under his arm (and another one up his arse) on the drill square. Google "Drill Cane" and "Pace Stick" and you will see what I mean.
At least, that's what the only 'Warrant Officer' I've ever heard of is famous for.
(Though given Maggie's unconventional methods, who knows if she isn't even actually serious...)
the military loves deadpan humor