ARMY DISCIPLINE
ITS PURPOSE AND EFFECT. ON THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received January 5. 7.45 p.m. LONDON, January 4. General Sir J. Monash, writing in the Sunday Times, says: “There has been much stupid comment regarding the discipline of the Australians because the purpose of discipline was misunderstood. It is only a means to the end of securing co-ordinated action for the achievement of a definite purpose. It does not mean lip service, obsequious homage to superiors, senile obedience to forms and customs, or the suppression of individuality. Modern war makes high demands upon the intelligence and initiative of the private soldier, and any method of training which suppresses individuality will reduce efficiency. The Australian army is a proof- of that individualism is the best, not the worst foundation upon which to build collective discipline.
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Waikato Times, Volume 92, Issue 14256, 6 January 1920, Page 5
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