In previous life before South Cerney i had done my time doing National Service in Rhodesia. Six months infantry training and two years on the reserve with two days a month continuation, My compatriots had no idea how to prepare a barrack block. Most of them only joined as aircrew on a short service commission because they were liable for two years National Service anyway. After a week or two the Saturday morning inspections were faultless.
In the middle of the course National Service was curtailed and it was established that those that withdrew from the course would not be liable for National Service so they were free to go.
About eighteen on the course when we started ; Eight of us passed out and got our commission.