http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7211979.stm
Troops to be encouraged to wear Uniforms off duty - see link.
Not long ago, I was counselled to ensure that noi items of uniform or flying kit was displayed in my car en route to base, and not to wear any flying kit travelling back and forth. Also my rank/title was deleted from all postal communications as an added security feature.
Looks like women's fashions - hang on long enough and it comes back round again but are you happy with this latest peice of spin ? We will probably have an inquiry if anyone does get stabbed or shot as a result - I have no doubt, then we'll reverse the policy !