Quote Originally Posted by Gil Boyd View Post
NOT for an appearance at Crown Court.
Ours still need to appear in bib and tucker or the Judge will send them home to get changed, plus a trip into chambers. The civilians can show up looking like they were tarring a roof. They no longer have an inspection before a day out though and it shows. They may turn out with pockets bulging with junk and shabby appearance. The old Patrol Sgts are spinning in their graves...

Quote Originally Posted by Gil Boyd View Post
Same as all PARA Battalions MPT combats marching through Colchester on return from Op Herrick.
One of my past units paraded for Remembrance day last November and many of the troops were in Combats. Many don't get issue of dress uniform until way into service. Boots are their own purchase and then claim.