Filman -

Junior enlisted ('Other Ranks') in the Highland regiments were issued standard sized kilts on a temporary basis as needed for duties. That's why, on eBay and elsewhere, MoD kilts have sizing information on the labels...

But, outrage aside, this is always how the military works in periods of change. When you go to a new piece/style of uniform/gear/kit/equipment there are initially shortages, and when the kit is symbolic, like the kilt, beret, green class 'A' uniform, Barracks cap (pick one) a hue and cry will be raised - but soldiers know better. Officers and Sergeants will continue to buy their own, as we always have, and the RSM (Regimental Sergeant Major - AKA official uniform and Tradition Nazi) will make da*ned sure his troops turn out right on parade! Bake sales, car washes, pin-up calendars (an MoD Men in Kilts beefcake calendar for the ladies? It'd sell like hotcakes!) - whatever it takes, out Highland brethren will NOT stop celebrating their heritage.

As an aside - apparently sandbags are in short supply on the range -

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...sniperteam.jpg

PLEASE tell me these snipers aren't Scots!