The accusation against a former platoon leader in the federal army sounds so bizarre that it is difficult to believe: the Carinthian is said to have forced recruits to climb a tower with their pants down and let their best pieces dangle. “I’m sorry,” the trainer admits everything.
“Nonsense, unnecessary nonsense that has no place in the armed forces,” says Judge Gerhard Pöllinger, who makes it clear what he thinks about the case right at the start of the trial at the Klagenfurt Regional Court. Even as a reserve captain, Mr. Rat probably knows the army and its customs quite well. “You were deputy group commander,” he says. “Where were all your superiors when you were working with the recruits?” The 31-year-old defendant – who is no longer in the military – does not know this: “You had other things to do, probably exercise.” he believes. “Ah.” The supervisor was also very sporty. Therefore, no one noticed what the young trainer did with his protégés.
Practice until you are completely exhausted
“You have given your pioneer platoon tasks that were not feasible in terms of time,” prosecutor Barbara Baum accuses the man of intimidation and therefore abuse of office. “And as punishment for failing, you made the recruits continue practicing until they were exhausted – until one of them climbed a tower and exposed his penis. That’s what the military calls a propeller!’ The defendant nods guiltily. “I’m sorry,” he says. He is not asked for a reason for his behavior; the confession is enough. The verdict: a fine of 1,800 euros and eight months’ suspended prison sentence – not legally binding.
Source: Krone
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