Once upon a time I received a general application form, submitted by a LAC Flight Line Mechanic (remember them?).
He wanted early replacement of his no.2 trousers; which had lost the will to live after only 6 months on the Flight Line.
The reason for his request was, as he had written the form, "fare ware and tare".
He got his new trousers and his Corporal had a quite word with him.
Rgds SOS