My, there’s a few sanctimonious posters here!
AP could be right – but it’s also more than possible that the vast disparity between operating on the edge, where no holds are barred, and the “routine” life at Hereford sometimes results in the bending of rules and regulations – not legally excusable, but understandable – anyone been in the Sergeant’s Mess at Hereford? – worth a visit if you can manage it.
Again – no real argument against the argument that unsecured “equipment” poses a problem if thieves discover it. “Ok, Fred – let’s do a couple of houses tonight. Just to be different, let’s have a go at the quarters of the Regiment – should be a piece of cake….”
I’m surprised no-one’s asked an obvious question. What set of circumstances led to the quarters being searched in the first place?