By cryptoandcoffee on Skatehive
The regimental entrance back in the late 1980's Sticking to the National Service and army theme of last nights post I thought I would share what a typical boring day in the army was like because it is something you will never forget. I was never a morning person and most likely the reason why I hate early mornings even more till this day. The base today with the regiment having moved and now in disrepair. One has to remember we were the enemy of todays government and this base was on the top of the hit list for terrorist attacks. The day would start at 4.30 am when you had to wake up shower, shave and get dressed. The extra time was needed for making the bed which took a good 20 minutes to make for military standards with crisp edges forming a rectangle shape. Another 5 minutes to polish the boots to get the shine required for the every day parade. If we had inspections which were normally on a Wednesday morning you made the bed the night before and slept on the floor if you had any sp