Originally Posted by
Beamr
thank you, that explains the situation. I appreciate your contribution.
Prior to the 1980's, many, if not most drill (training) weapons would have been white. The "items" were all repainted around that time to the less conspicuous green or blue around that time. I have never known of an operational round being used for load training but they were sometimes loaded during exercises. That was also stopped around that time. Drill weapons never had the yellow and orange bands applied - everything was too well controlled at all levels Whether the loading of a live or drill weapon had any effect on load team performance or standards, No, they were always treated with the same respect by all involved - I speak from the RAF point of view.