Scottish soldiers forced to share kilts for now (life has its snarfuuus)

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nice pic of the lads on the website:


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16271160/

Scottish soldiers forced to share kilts for now

Shortage means 1 for every 15 soldiers due to contract snafu with supplier

Updated: 4:54 p.m. CT Dec 18, 2006

LONDON - Great Scot! A shortage of ceremonial kilts could leave thousands of soldiers without a stitch of plaid to wear as they parade to the skirl of the bagpipes.

Military officials said Monday that more than 5,000 Scottish soldiers are having to share their kilts because defense chiefs have not finalized a contract to buy enough of the garments to go around.

The men, who face regular tours of duty in south Iraq and Afghanistan, have just 320 kilts, or one for every 15 soldiers.
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Combat troops wore the traditional Highland garb in battle as late as World War I, but now the plaid kilts are used in ceremonial uniform.