Mini, this is not part of the 'man the F*** up' rationale that we should accept as part of Military life. It is about your family living in reasonable accommodation, there is nothing in JSP 464 about complementary damp and mildew. There is however lots of talk about eroding the 'extras' we get for the burdens of Forces life, I would argue that trying to maintain or improve standards is equally as important a quality for anyone serving, don't forget any fool can be uncomfortable!