Cbt Med: I didn‘t know that‘s where Doug was, but my point is that the civies in theater should be able to spot these guys, and if they don‘t, tell someone they‘ve seen nothing (Then again they probably figure everything about JTF2 is cloak and dagger)
Pte G: The Pioneers‘ beard is tradition. It‘s a moot point though, since the pioneers were deactivated last year(As were the mortar platoons). The large scruffy beard is not indicative though. The RCRs had a big beard, but the Vandoos used to shave with a clipper, making them look like they had come off a three day bender. I never worked with Patricia pioneers but they too, probably had their own thing.
If you ask my opinion, I‘ll tell you that the RCR pioneers were the proudest bunch, if only because they maintained an image through until the end. They were predominantly big burly f***ers,who took an inordinate amount of pride in doing their jobs, minus the usual RCR Mickey Mouse bull****. If you ever worked for the RCR you would understand what mean.
As an aside, the US Marine pioneers I had the chance to work with wear a mohawk. This may be a unit thing though, rather than a trade thing(Yes, I know Pioneers are not a separate trade.
