A combat bath is taken with a minimum amount of water used.
The combat shower is one that is taken with a minimum amount of water, conserving water resources for ecological, economic or practical reasons. You may also hear combat showers called “sea showers” or “sea showers.” Although the combat shower originated in the military, many civilians also take water-saving showers.
The origins of combat rain lie on Navy ships, which often have a limited supply of water and power to heat it. The sailors jumped into the shower, turned on the tap and turned it off again as soon as they got wet to lather up. After soaping themselves up well, the sailors turned the water back on to rinse off the soap, then turned the water off and toweled themselves dry. Since the water was turned off in the middle of the shower, the sailor used much less water than he would have otherwise consumed.
The combat shower concept has also spread over land, where soldiers often have limited opportunities and facilities to shower. Especially when soldiers are part of an advancing front, the water supply is often severely restricted and every drop must be counted. Therefore, showering is not an option, so soldiers resort to combat showering.
Some showers designed to save water have a valve or knob that can be moved to easily shut off the water in the middle of the shower, maintaining the set temperature settings for hot and cold water. These showers make taking a combat shower much easier, encouraging people to be mindful of how they use their water supplies.
Taking a combat shower allows someone to take a water efficient shower without having to be quick. This can be a big plus for people with a lot of hair, who often use a lot of water to wash their hair in the shower. By turning the water on and off, bathers with long hair can use it efficiently, making sure their hair is still clean and well rinsed.
As a general rule, someone comes out of a combat shower just as clean as a regular shower, assuming the bather has access to soap and relatively clean water. On the battlefield, niceties like soap aren’t always available, and water can be dirty from suspended particles, but a quick bleed can still make a big difference to personal cleanliness and morale.