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**Pete** · 06-20-2011, 10:58

Interesting bit of Military History in a Regimental "Mess" that has changed through the ages and with the different services.

The usual ones were the Officers Mess, NCO Mess and the enlisted - oh, wait they had details to do.

In remote posts - and when you needed a pass to get off the post - they were the social clubs of the era. A place to "let your hair down" with your peers. But the mess had strict rules of conduct.

The increase in married troops, drinking age of 21 - and frowning on drinking in general just about killed off the Officers and NCO Clubs in the late 70's and 80's.

To get troops to come you have to offer them something they need.

06-20-2011, 10:58	#2
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	Interesting...... Interesting bit of Military History in a Regimental "Mess" that has changed through the ages and with the different services. The usual ones were the Officers Mess, NCO Mess and the enlisted - oh, wait they had details to do. In remote posts - and when you needed a pass to get off the post - they were the social clubs of the era. A place to "let your hair down" with your peers. But the mess had strict rules of conduct. The increase in married troops, drinking age of 21 - and frowning on drinking in general just about killed off the Officers and NCO Clubs in the late 70's and 80's. To get troops to come you have to offer them something they need.
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