You can use the condom to protect the tip of rifle to help prevent water from seeping into the barrel. If water seeps into the barrel, the inside will rust easily.
This is in response to Bouncy (bouncybouncy)
"all ranks are the same"
I don't know whether to laugh or to cry when I read this statement.
If you really want to know more about the SAF and the military, I would strongly suggest you educate yourself on the rank structure and get...
This is in response to Snowpony (snowpony)
"They stray a lot. My friend told me but his wife didn't know. They visit prostitutes....better follow hubby there if not, just accept the fact."
I agree. Not all stray. Some don't but many do.
When on overseas posting for extended periods...
This is in response to FackFaith's post -
"noobparent, that isn't a very nice, polite or accurate thing to say.
"Everyone should be and is treated with respect."
I am just stating a FACT.
In the SAF, there is a clear hierarchy of responsibilities and that translates to a hierarchy...
These are the sacrifices if you marry a regular.
Overseas deployments are really quite tough. Regulars put their life and limb at risk. Our 160 troops in Afghanistan face potential injury and death everyday.
So, look for something to do back home.
Hang in there.