I never smoke when i was in the army last time,i think this type
of thing is up to individual.
For health reason,it was advice by MOH not to and i think generally
people smoke is to release their stress from work,study etc.
But i have a friend who was a BMT instructor 2 yrs ago,he claim
that he allow his recruits (who are smokers) to smoke only when
they pass their IPPT as a form of encouragement,i guess this might
be one of the reason why they can pass or get gold?
Anyway side track abit,i think passing or get gold is up to an
individual mindset,willpower,whether fit or not is ok.Uness of
course that individual is sick or have health problems,that a
different story.