Cynthia Becomes Commandant Ch 02

Cynthia Becomes Commandant Ch. 02

By Susan Greenway

[This story involves severe discipline and bodily functions, so if that is something you don't want to deal with, please read no further. All characters are well over 18.]

The Challenge of Disciplining and Honoring at the Same Time

Cynthia had enjoyed meeting 1LT Frederica Warner, who seemed to understand how to impose discipline with appropriate care. She dressed in her uniform and soon her secretary buzzed her to tell her that 1LT Jennifer had arrived.

"Send her in," Cynthia said through the phone. Shortly, a knock was heard on the door to her office.

"Come in," Cynthia said loudly.

1LT Jennifer walked in and said she was reporting for duty. She stood 5'7" tall and had a medium frame with dirty-blonde hair cut short but not close to being a buzz cut. She wore her uniform smartly sporting some commendation medals.

"Yes, I've been expecting you," Cynthia said without emotion. "I hope you're pleased to be here; you'll find that it's a good place to learn how to practice what you've learned in the Disciplinary and Retraining Unit."

"Is there anything about my assignment that I should know before I start?" Jennifer asked.

"You are my deputy," Cynthia responded. "There are matters I will assign to you to oversee, and I expect you to fill me in on anything you find that needs command attention. You've shown that you are a capable disciplinarian, and you'll get to know the personnel here--both commissioned officers and noncoms--and learn that there are many of them who are quite skilled at both disciplining and re-directing our inmates."

"Unlike the unit where you came from and where I served in several capacities, we are dealing almost entirely with men here," Cynthia observed. "Many of them will either try to seduce you or resist your authority in some way. This camp has a reputation for strict discipline; the barracks sergeants are expected to run a tight ship, and they do. The officers are also experienced disciplinarians and both back up the noncoms as well as dealing with situations that demand their involvement."

"I haven't had much involvement with men," Jennifer said, "because I was in the Disciplinary and Retraining Unit for quite some time and haven't previously been assigned to a camp or center. I'm anxious to learn here from you and the entire staff."

"I'm pleased you have that attitude," Cynthia replied. "We've found that different techniques prove effective with men. I'm thinking of having you accompany MSG Penny so that you can see through her supervision of the noncom staff what is involved in serving at this camp. The location is remote, so we have few visitors; the camp has earned a reputation as the toughest one in the Republic.

"Those who do well as barracks sergeants are able to ride a fine line," Cynthia continued. "CPT Nicole started as a barracks sergeant here. Her beauty attracted the men, especially in her barracks, but while she smiled and would converse and laugh with them, she immediately used her whip and even her cane if anyone got out of line. And she didn't let it go because they will become even more aggressive. She really was regarded as tough, yet she was very well-liked here."

"I do believe in strict discipline," Jennifer said bluntly. "I will be interested in seeing how it works here."

"We believe in smart discipline," Cynthia said. "You will get to know when to get involved and what steps to take," she added. "MSG Penny is the Field First and will introduce you to the barracks sergeants and to the officers as well. Spend some time listening to them all. Penny and 1SG Louise are great sources of answers and solutions. Feel free to ask them because they've been here for a long time and know an amazing amount.

"I'm going to ask you what will sound like a personal question," Cynthia now said. "This camp is very remote and there's a tendency to get isolated. We have a regular schedule of giving staff time off when they can take the transport to the capital for R&R. This is for your benefit, and I advise all personnel to remember that they are Corrections Services officers or noncoms and to behave accordingly."

She paused for effect and then asked, "Do you have any strong personal attachments at the capital or anywhere else in the Republic?"

Jennifer looked surprised at the question but decided to be perfectly straight out with her new boss. "I've had significant relationships with both men and women. Right now, I'm informally engaged to a man who is located in the second city. I've also been actively involved with a woman at the capital. Neither is in the Service."

"Our only concern is that any relationships of a romantic nature do not impinge on your duties here," Cynthia said in response. "I hope you are able to both support me in command but also work well with all staff. I've gathered from observing you in your previous assignment that you are prone to precise application of the rules. I regard that as a strength so long as you don't get carried away with it."

Cynthia then told her about the recent experience SGT Kendra had with an inmate who had insulted her. She realized the man might physically be able to overpower her, even if she used the whip on her belt. She followed procedure and called in other sergeants. She added that 1LT Frederica also became involved and supported the sergeants. "This is how I like to see these kinds of situations resolved," Cynthia stated.

"Is the toilet box used often?" 1LT Jennifer asked.

"Enough so it is seen as a very likely response to seriously bad behavior by the inmates as well as a source of control by the staff," Cynthia responded. "The man who insulted Kendra was informed that further misbehavior would result in being punished."

"We're changing the toilet punishment--instead of the box, which is unwieldy and murder to clean, we've been sent a new device from headquarters. It's an exceptionally large tub that can be placed under the toilet seats and after it's used, cleaning it will be like washing out a bathtub. But you're not interested in these technical aspects of administration."

"The box wasn't used that much where I was," Jennifer replied. "I guess that with men, it's more likely to be needed."

"Most men here get the idea that they need to behave so that they get out of here as soon as possible," Cynthia said. "Sergeants know that mentioning to an inmate that he is close to being put on extended schedule--kept here more than the normal two-week span--frightens most of them into behaving. If someone continues to offend or misbehave, they may be sent to the box, but they also may be put on indefinite schedule, which means that there is no set date for their release and their barracks sergeant will have a great deal of influence in determining when they are deemed ready for release."

"That sounds like an excellent approach to me," Jennifer said, her face brightening.

"It is, but it needs to be employed selectively," Cynthia told her.

"May I ask if you have particular plans as to when you might be married?" Cynthia now followed up on Jennifer's earlier answer.

"I don't right now," Jennifer replied, "but if that changes, I will let you know promptly."

"Thank you," Cynthia smiled. "I'm going to call MSG Penny in, and you can get started with her."

"Thank you, Commandant," Jennifer said.

"By the way, you may call me Cynthia when we are not joined by anyone," Cynthia said. "Otherwise, please use Commandant or Captain. I will call you Jennifer here, but when others are present, it will be Lieutenant."

She buzzed her secretary and asked her to have MSG Penny report to her now.

Soon, she was buzzed back and then told the secretary to send Penny in.

When Penny knocked and was admitted, Cynthia stood, as did Jennifer. She introduced Jennifer: "This is our new Deputy Commandant, 1LT Jennifer, Master Sergeant, and I'd like you to show her everything at the camp and introduce her to everyone."

Penny was used to conducting these introductory sessions and she said she was ready if the Deputy Commandant was ready to join her now.

"I think we are finished here," Cynthia said, "so you both may proceed."

"Thank you, Commandant," Jennifer said warmly. "I'll check back after this session."

"Certainly," Cynthia said. "You may both begin."

Both Jennifer and Penny saluted Cynthia, did about-faces, and walked out of the office.

"Barracks sergeants are the camp noncoms closest to the inmates," Penny began. "I'll introduce you to SSG Georgina, SGT Kendra, and SGT Harriet, three of our most experienced noncoms."

They entered one of the barracks and found SSG Georgina, a petite but fiery woman. MSG Penny introduce 1LT Jennifer: "She's our new Deputy Commandant."

SSG Georgina smiled and nodded. "We have the frontline job here," she began. "Most of these men will be here for just two weeks. In that time, we have to change their fundamental attitudes, mostly about how they relate to women. There are plenty of them who were physically abusive toward wives, girlfriends, or any woman. It's not a simple task to figure out how to get through to them. Since the weather is usually warm here, they can be kept in tees and panties, which has a modest impact by showing them that they can be deprived of clothing that gives them confidence."

Jennifer noticed the whip and small cane attached to SSG Georgina's utility belt. "Do you have occasion to use that whip and cane frequently?" she asked.

"Yes," Georgina replied. "Especially when they first get here, many of the inmates bring their misogynistic attitudes that need to be crushed. You may find that word extreme, but it fits the problem. Some men even try to take a poke at us. I fend them off, usually with the whip. Then I warn them about the toilet box. Later, if they persist, I mention quietly that their behavior has been unacceptable so they are close to receiving an indefinite schedule, which means that they will be kept here beyond the two weeks. We never tell them for how long that may be."

They thanked SSG Georgina and moved on to see SGT Kendra. She had fully recovered from the assault that SSG Georgina and SGT Harriet had responded to. "Yes, I knew I needed help," she said, "and CPT Cynthia had made a point of emphasizing that we should call on our colleagues when we had trouble where they needed to help out. That worked very well here."

"Do you find that there are less aggressive men who still try to get into your pants?" Jennifer asked her.

"Since I'm not a small woman, they don't try to overpower me very often, although the man who assaulted me seemed to think he could do that," Kendra answered. "I don't think he actually wanted to have sex or rape me, however. He just was frustrated and was taking it out on me. So, my full answer is that a number of men try to cozy up to me. I usually chuckle and tell them they should think about why they are here and that any behavior like this will keep them here longer. That often helps a lot to cool them off."

They moved on to the Disciplinary Building and met 1LT Frederica. She explained that she worked with the barracks sergeants to provide disciplinary support to them. "If they send me an inmate, I know that he's been uncooperative at best and they feel he needs some stronger discipline," she went on.

1LT Jennifer found that she liked the bearing of Frederica. She asked her how she came to be in the Corrections Service and achieved this position.

"Some would not find handling serious disciplinary cases congenial," 1LT Frederica commented. "I was a young high school principal and had experience using the cane before it was banned in the Republic's schools," she continued. "I felt that the Service was a formidable institution that existed to make the country safe for women in general. I went through officer training based on my elevated status in the educational system and then my experience led me to request assignment to a camp, where my extensive experience in imposing discipline sent me to this position."

Jennifer asked her how often the toilet box was used.

"We have some repeat offenders who get sent here about every other week," Frederica answered. "It really has a lasting sobering impact because these men have never had to receive women's excretions on all part of their body, but especially their faces," she said coolly.

"You might be interested in seeing our new equipment, which is really a huge bathtub," Frederica observed.

"Yes, the Commandant told me about it," Jennifer replied.

"We have one scheduled in about half an hour if you'd like to witness a session," she offered. "Maybe you'd even help us out by participating. They are blindfolded so if you keep quiet, they will not know when you are the one sitting on one of the toilet holes above them."

Jennifer said this was something she expected to be involved in as the camp's Deputy Commandant, so that she would definitely stay and participate. MSG Penny agreed that it would be useful for her to observe and take part in the punishment.

"The man who is coming has been sentenced, with the assent of the Commandant, to spend two hours in the tub," 1LT Frederica Warner explained. "He was first disciplined by his barracks sergeant for threatening her and a few days later, he thew a punch at one of the lecturers after a class," she informed Jennifer. "If he doesn't respond to this discipline, he will not be released after the normal two-week stay and will be moved to the special barracks where inmates sent there are disciplined regularly."

This description encouraged Jennifer about her being assigned to Hergolia Camp. She had felt that her previous work at the Disciplinary and Retraining Unit was not as effective as it might be, but she chalked that up to its dealing primarily with women, and women in the Service who had screwed up. Most of them were much more reformable than these male inmates.

MSG Penny said they would pick up her tour after they witnessed the session in the toilet tub. Soon, the inmate to be punished was brought into the room. The two corporals who brought him in had cuffed his hands. When he was standing by the box, they blindfolded him and tied the knots to keep it on his face.

Then they lifted the cover of the box containing the tub and helped him get into it as it was just like stepping into a bathtub and then assisted him to lie on his back. 1LT Frederica told him now that he had been sentenced to spend two hours in what would be used during his time in there as a toilet. "This is demeaning and a repulsive punishment, but you've brought it on yourself by your bad behavior," she lectured him. "You will be helped out of the tub after the time expires and helped to shower and clean afterward," she told him.

He remained mute as they strapped him into the tub and lowered the top. There were two toilet holes where users could sit and do their business. Outside the building, a lighted neon sign indicated that the equipment was in use. Staff of the camp--officers and noncoms--knew that they were welcome to come in, remain silent, sit on the toilet holes, and pee or poop when they needed to relieve themselves.

The noncoms especially were not bothered by another noncom or officer seeing them perform these bodily functions.

Jennifer asked if any of the staff resisted participating.

"I haven't had that happen in the time I've been in charge here," Frederica responded. "Our officers and noncoms are not reluctant to use this facility because it supports the goal of the camp: to reform these men's behavior. I should add that everyone who participates has the event recorded in their file and it's regarded as a positive whenever they are evaluated, including for promotion."

Jennifer found this whole event congenial to her, and after there was a pause in the conversation, volunteered to participate as she said she needed to use the facilities. MSG Penny said that as long as she was there accompanying the Deputy Commandant, she would be able to participate as well.

1LT Frederica thanked them for their willingness to participate but warned them to remember about maintaining silence while sitting on the toilet hole and at all times when they were in the room. "We do want to maintain anonymity of users so they are spared any embarrassment should inmates learn about their using the toilet holes," she informed them.

"One other question," she added. "If either of you is on her period, you are free to drop your used tampon into the toilet hole. Does this apply to either of you? Please don't take offense because we just need to know how often this occurs here."

Jennifer responded with only slight hesitation that she was having her period. "You probably need to know if I use tampons," she added without emotion, "and yes, I do and am using one now."

"Thank you for providing that information," 1LT Frederica responded. "It is much appreciated and of course will remain in confidence."

Now one of the corporals came out of the toilet box room and said they were ready for the first two users to enter and do their business. "We do not stay in the room or observe you," she said. "There are red buttons on either side of each seat which you can press should anything requires our entry to assist in any way. We have not had any inmate remove his blindfold or escape the straps."

After also reminding them to remain silent at all times, she opened the door. Jennifer and Penny walked in and stood by the two seats. The corporal absented herself. Both women managed to roll their uniform skirts up out of the way and then Jennifer pulled down her maroon thong, while Penny lowered a pair of plain cotton panties. Then they seated themselves.

Neither spoke, but after a little wait, Jennifer was able to initiate her peeing and let loose a strong stream that went straight down so it landed on the inmate's face. He yelled out but Jennifer could see that aside from being strapped down and blindfolded, he was sufficiently below her to be unable to reach her even if he escaped the straps.

Penny started to pee immediately, and her urination lasted slightly longer than Jennifer's. She noticed that Jennifer was straining so Penny concluded she was about to defecate. Penny did not have to do Number Two, so she just sat and wiped herself, tossing the paper into the hole under her bottom.

Jennifer released a few farts and then Penny could tell she was passing a bowel movement. The inmate screamed when the smelly turd plopped onto his face. He tried moving his head to push it off; although his motion was limited, he was able to edge it off. But then he was surprised by feeling some object strike his face and he knew it was the used tampon of whoever was sitting above him.

"Ugh!" he screamed, but Jennifer's bottom minimized the sound of his outburst. She now wiped herself and then reached into her handbag and took out a fresh tampon. Penny decided not to stare at her performing this intimate function. Jennifer efficiently spread her legs apart and pushed the applicator tampon into her vagina, then tossing the applicator and wrapper into the hole.

The inmate knew he had been hit by a soiled tampon if only by the distinctive menstrual smell that wafted over the inmate's face. He was put off by the knowledge that this woman had dumped her used tampon on his face but was more angered by the smelly bowel movement that had landed on his face.

After Jennifer finished inserting her tampon and wiping, she pulled up her thong and let her uniform skirt down. Penny had already pulled up her panties and lowered her uniform skirt. They stood up and walked to the door and knocked lightly. The corporal opened it with a smile and escorted them out, shutting the door firmly behind them.

"Had you participated in this kind of punishment before?" 1LT Frederica asked her.