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Originally Posted by Spartacus Well, when Drill Sergeant tells you to shave, you dont ask questions. It doesnt matter if it makes sense to me, I am but a lowly trainee...
Besides, discipline must be maintained no matter what. If we quit one aspect of personal hygeine, why not quite all of them? Or quit maintaining our uniform and equipment?
Oh, and correct me if I am wrong 13, but dont NBC masks fit less tighly if the user has facial hair? Wouldnt want to get a nasty surprise...
As far as warm water, we may as well make it comfortable right? (Its still 20 Degrees out...)
I usually carry almost exactly that, only no self medications (basic training). My gold bond powder is usually meant for my feet and not my crotch though. Is there a greater need for that in a jungle temperature? |
You are required to perform personal hygene when out in the field, it doesn`t matter what type of weather that you are in. And yes you are correct that one of the main reasons for shaving is due to proper sealing of your protective mask in a NBC environment. Some of the covert units that operate behind enemy lines tend to practice blending in with the local population and in most cases especially in the Middle East the males have beards. As you grow in your military experience while going out in the field you will learn all the tricks that work for you so that you are always in compliance. Let me also add that you can pick up battery operated shavers that do a pretty good job out in the field.