You‘re all missing the point about razors, soap, etc. Do NOT bring two sets, one for inspection and one for use. The whole idea of morning inspection is to make sure that you have the kit you need to live and do your job, and to ensure serviceability and cleanliness of the kit. You need to be clean and hygenic (you‘d be amazed how many folks don‘t know how). Why be clean? Most Armies lose more people to disease than to enemy fire.
Possibly an even better reason is at some point someone inspecting you will ask if you use the shaving gear he‘s inspecting. If you tell the truth, you‘ll get a mild blast and be told to start using it daily. If you lie, and are caught (and it isn‘t hard to catch you) you‘re in for real trouble.
I can‘t speak for all instructors, but I hate thieves and liars. I will try to break you of the bahaviour, and if I cannot, I‘d rather not have you in the Forces.
Everything that is done, no matter how seemingly insignificant, is done for a reason. A few examples: buttons must be done up. Biggest reason for it is it will keep what‘s in your pockets, in your pockets. Lose something in the field, and will impact your ability to do your job. Boots are shined to keep them in good shape. Good boots means good feet. Affects your performance in the field. Drill is there to make you used to instantly reacting to the Boss‘s word of command. There may be times when not reacting instantly as ordered may get you killed.
I could go on, but suffice it to say that there really is a good reason for everything you‘re taught. Try and understand why you‘re learning something, it will make your time a lot easier.
Cheers-Garry
