14. Collective fine. - Whenever any weapon, part of a weapon or ammunitions, forming part of the equipment of a company or other similar unit of the force is lost or stolen, the Commandant may , after making such inquiry as he thinks fit and subject to such rules as may be prescribed, impose a collective fine upon the subordinate officers and men of such unit, or upon so many of them as, in his judgment, should be held responsible for such loss or theft. |