Dressing Up

So far we have been doing all our training in BDU’s – Battle Dress Uniforms. Now we’re approaching the end of BCT and graduation is in sight. Graduation is a ceremonial occasion, and BDU’s just will not do. Today, we were issued our Class A uniforms. Some people call them “dress uniforms”. It is amazing how quickly almost 200 people can be fitted for what amounts to suits and have them tailored to fit. It does feel good to put on the Class A’s. It’s a sign that training is almost done, and a sign of achievement.
Today they also started moving Drill Sergeants around. DS Annoyed has been moved to a different platoon, where he became the senior DS. He is knowledgeable and his skills will be missed, but on the other hand his approach makes the time in BCT unpleasant. Hopefully his replacement will have both the knowledge, and the skill to impart that knowledge without the need to be, well, annoyed all the time.