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Great Coat
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Large single or double-breasted woollen serge coat that smells and weighs the same as a wet sheepdog.
Largely obsolete, stocks are retained for ceremonial purposes, as parading or doing stag at the Big House looks totally gash in Garry.
Available in either khaki or grey - depending on mood or unit. Great Coats are also issued to candidates on Escape & Evasion exercises.
They are surprisingly warm - even when wet. Unfortunately, as they smell like a wet dog, they also attract dogs - especially those you're trying to evade. This is something even 'They' don't prepare you for.
