[rant]
Why the epaulets? Because they're probably required by their employer!
If the stripes, pips and bars are for crisis situations, why do Defence people wear them at all times? Why not when they go into combat? In fact, it's the opposite isn't it. When they go into combat the rank comes
OFF. So much for that theory.
[/rant]
(Seriously someone needs to look at something for a good )
