I am reading these threads with growing incredulity. Those in the sandpit are in an operational environment and there is no place for civvies. You are never off duty. I hope that your slacks/shirt are fire proof by the way, for when that mortar round hits your block/tent or the militia storms the base to find you all in nylon shorts and flip flops!
Civvies are fine in the UK/Europe, rest of the world where the security situation allows and you are genuinely "off duty". This totally smacks of totally incorrect focus. You should be complaining about your food, transport, air conditioning etc, not about being able to wear bl**dy jeans. You will be wanting to take your Ipod on patrol with you next. I have not been so open mouthed since the "washing your MT/hire car" thread.
And before the Dark Blue slagging starts, don't forget that there are plenty of them in both sandpits as well.
So you have had your rant, I hope you feel better!