Out on Patrol
I've always found there's plenty of chance to get out and about when you're on a Det. No point in just going through the routine for 4 months. It must be the Walt in me, but on my TELIC stint a year or so ago, I managed to get a place on a Logs convoy to the SAAH and a 2-day trip from Shaibah to Abu Naji (and back!).
Got a good appreciation of what the army lads go through and the complexities of moving food, water and spares on the roads out there.
RTAs, top cover, break downs and a "come on" IED made the trips well worthwhile.