[FRMAG]

Actually, in 26 years of active service, ZULU time was a standard for all messages and logs. Most operational areas had at least two clocks one set to local time and the other to ZULU.

Just the same as the 24 hour clock is a standard for most if not all military organizations. It is not "military time" it is almost universaly used world wide. Even today after almost 12 years of retirement I still use the 24 hour clock and interpoliate. 1300 is 1:00pm etc.

[DakotaGator]

...1300 is 1:00pm etc.

Or two bells of the Noon Watch ;>)

Seriously, I still use a 24 hour clock. And while on active duty, I always wore a dual time watch with one permanently on Zulu time.