I'm not currently in the military but I do recall more than a small amount of pride in your regiment your cap badge & the colour of your beret. Some folks put a lot of weight behind the uniform they have earned.
Running across the wrong people on the best day of their life whilst in their regalia would not result in compliments.
And as a side not I would not take a whiff, or a hint or even an idea of any of the kit you've acquired or customized on a recruit training course! That's for anyone, not just the current target.
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