Melchie, I think that you misunderstand me. I'm not fussed what colour my uniform is, being in the forces is a state of mind, not a state of dress.
I'm sure that we would make the best of what mess we are in, regardless of the type of campaign we are engaged in. After all, isn't it typically British to make sure that we're the underdogs at the start of any conflict and make the job as difficult as it possibly can be, in order that we can sit back afterwards and reminisce about how we overcame this and that, and still came out on top?