"absorbed into the establishment" WW1

[spark]

Hi Chatters,

Does anyone know the meaning of "absorbed into the establishment" in WW1, from as reported in the London Gazette, rewritten in local paper.

Thanks,
Spark

[deebel]

Every military unit ( regiment, company etc.) had a defined strength of men which was its "establishment" A serviceman could be attached or seconded to a regiment temporarily and ultimately absorbed into the "establishment"

[spark]

Hi Deebel,

Thanks for the response.  So I understand it is a bit like literally "dead mans shoes".  You can train for a role in a particular regiment but until that position becomes available you are just a trainee.

I have heard of "struck of strength" on WW2 papers so I guess similar.

Thanks again,
Spark

[deebel]

Experienced personnel could be attached to the regiment or posted. the establishment strength could fluctuate from time to time . An overmanned regiment could return to establishment strength by normal day to day events.

[deebel]

Here is a current question in parliament which illustrates the establishment versus strength of regiments

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2012-06-26b.109793.h

deebel

[spark]

Thanks for both Deebel. So strength can be higher or lower than the establishment.  So I think the establishment is the desired level.  So to be absorbed into the establishment is ? no longer on probation?

It was going so well.....

Spark