Bigbux, I thought exactly that even before I read the article.
I would write a VI and issue it with every expectation that the competent adults responsible for things like Photography, MY, Flying Clothing etc would comply with the VI.
But no, my boss, an over promoted spec aircrew sqn ldr would insist I rang around on the day; to a man the SNCOs mad e their feelings known.
Me, I would have preferred a bollock to be dropped and the lesson learnt.