Two British Army officers face investigation for wearing Nazi uniforms to a Halloween party.
The sergeants from the Queen’s Royal Hussars were kicked out of the party in Tidworth, Wiltshire, after shocked guests complained about the outfits.
Their Regimental Sergeant Major approved the SS outfits and has been suspended pending an inquiry.
They were even seen raising their arms giving the Nazi salute which sparked backlash on social media.
Military police confirmed they are continuing to investigate the incident.
Military sources say the RSM ‘pleaded ignorance’ about the Nazi costumes in an apparent bid to escape censure.
But the first excuse given by the sergeants when quizzed was that he had suggested the costumes were acceptable.
A senior source told MailOnline: ‘They may not have had any intention to offend anyone but, for heaven’s sake, what were they thinking?
‘The CO went ballistic when he saw the pictures of them making Nazi salutes. It is 2024.
‘Everyone in the Army knows this is completely unacceptable. The RSM is also responsible.
‘He should have considered the fall-out and forbidden their outfit choices. Misleading the CO about what he knew, if that is proven, was also a grave error.
‘Hundreds of the regiment’s officers and troopers lost their lives to the Nazis. It isn’t funny to dress up as an SS officer and wear a swastika.’
An Army spokesman said: ‘We apologise unreservedly for the unacceptable behaviour of these two individuals and the offence that it will cause. Their actions demonstrated serious and significant shortfalls in judgment and conduct and were totally incompatible with the values and standards the Army demands.’
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