The colonel pretentiously walks through the training grounds, apparently supervising the recruits and soldiers, as if his act of presence was solely with the intention of showing his supposed support for his men

This time he comes alone, it's unusual for him to be in the field, especially because he spends most of his time with the rest of the high command, but it would definitely be a bad idea to call the colonel's attention with some nonsense, it's better to stay away distance.