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Recently I was shocked to hear the Shovel Recce is not allowed on exercises anymore! That’s why exercise areas are dotted with Porta-loos If you need to go, do you have to now put your hand up? Let’s hope they have porta-loos behind enemy lines I see trust issues here. IED’s when you lift the seat.
So, no more contributing to global warming in the early hours, all tangled up wearing NBC suits. It saddens me that the shovel Recce is no more. In my book you haven’t lived until you create your own toilet overlooking that epic view. I say the armed forces need to back track there was a lot of skill involved when planning a shovel recce. Let’s be honest here, having a dump in the woods after days of compo.... Holding onto your shovel for support with one hand, smoking a ciggy with the other. The sheer joy and relief were orgasmic; it was your moment.
COMPO FOOD OF THE GODS by Clive Ward.