What is the point of having No 1s if you don't wear then now and again?
AFIs are a necessary evil and it is good for the unit to turn out in best order now and again - most VIP visits now have No 1s for the hosting party only, with everyone else in normal working dress.
However, from experience, working in No 1s is unpleasant and the point about beer calls and boozy lunches is well made - more of these please!!
I forgot about the obligatory day\'s stand down! A price worth paying, especially in these harsh days of diminishing Christmas grants and no bank holiday travelling time!