On this documentary film at around 40.55 it states that the aircrew are washing/cleaning themselves before battle, in case they are injured, so as to reduce the chances of infection. I was personally interested when I heard this because I am a first aider. It is normal practice to keep a wound/injury clean after it has happened in order to reduce the chances of infection but this is the first time that I have heard it stated before the wound/injury has actually happened. I have seen various documentaries, over the years, of British soldiers on training exercises, "in the field", and the importance being taught of keeping one's-self clean. I have not heard any reason given before and have just assumed that keeping clean was simply a matter of military discipline etc.
I wondered if any serving or ex-seving members had been told of the reason or have heard of the importance of keeping clean before battle, in case of being wounded, and so reducing the chances of infection? Obviously it is much easier to wash/shower if operating from a ship or airfield than if you are in a trench in the middle of nowhere.
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