The offender was placed in handcuffs or fetters and attached to a fixed object—typically a gun wheel, a fence post, or a tent pole.
Early in the war, men were often tied with arms outstretched and legs together. In 1917, official advisories from the War Office in London specified that arms should hang by the side or behind the back to prevent permanent injury. Field Punishment No.1
While immobile, soldiers were exposed to all weather conditions and could not fend off irritants like flies or lice. They were also required to perform grueling "fatigue" duties (sanitary work, digging) when not tied up. Historical Impact & Conscientious Objectors Discipline and Punishment | Canada and the First World War The offender was placed in handcuffs or fetters