Army and Air Force

These two sister services just do things differently. During the day, the AF just wears a soft cap, and no protective gear. However, at night, when rocket attacks usually occur, they wear the helmets and protective vests. The Army wears helmets all the time, but only wears the protective armor when engaged in a mission. So at the evening meal, AF is in body armor and helmet, Army just in the helmet.

Army carries its weapons all the time, and we're supposed to carry a certain amount of ammunition as well. We have magazines loaded with bullets, but we don't insert the magazine unless we go on a mission. We may or may not put a round in the chamber, depending on the missions. Army always keeps its weapons on safe until actually ready to fire. Don't put it on fire unless you actually plan to shoot. We always clear our weapons before we enter a building, even if it's been weeks since we had a magazine in the weapon. The AF don't carry weapons, generally. But, if they do, they always have the magazine in and put a round in the chamber, and keep the weapon on fire, even when they go in buildings.

And speaking of sisters, Army and AF females have different requirements. AF females are allowed to wear ear rings; just posts, I think, nothing fancy. I often see AF females wearing makeup. Again, pretty subdued, but nevertheless still there. Army females wear neither makeup or ear rings. You don't see any femininity in the army, at least, not around here.