=kronan;710046]Pretty sure the reason privates press the uniform and shine the boots is the fact that MGT is in their face if they don't (God forbid the Chief should see them let alone the Sgt leading them)
You certainly have part of that - and there is the bottom 10% that probably need that Sgt (or Chief) to keep on their case; but in MY experience - they do it out of Esprit De Corps and the desire to be **professional**. IMO.
I would rather have an individual who is professional in his approach to work and less than stellar in his appearance than the one who is anal retentive in his appearance and lackadaisical in his approach to work.
There is a point where the cross over appears - but in many ways these people are one in the same.
An individual who is professional in their demeanor doesn't need the crutch of a perfectly starched shirt to present a professional appearance.
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