2006-10-15 23:36:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I think if you look again you'll find you were mistaken. Right before he passed away Colonel Hackworth was again arguing trying to help the grunt. Current military regulations and rules in areas of operation require all personal to have their chin straps fasten, wear their body armor, seat belts fasten and their camel pac full.
The GI feels he knows what is best and when possible do it his way. The Army argues keeping the straps fasten while running keeps the GI from losing their head protection; at the same time it keeps them from losing it due to concussion or a round. The problem it is felt that if the explosions are close by, the concussion could result in the straps hurting you. The Army feels the body armor can save you. After being in combat one quickly finds out that body armor gives you a “false” sense of security, it really stops little but small pieces of shrapnel. The weight causes fatigue and slows you down to a point where it could be dangerous. The Army has decide to accept modern estimates on much water a person needs to stay healthy in a atmosphere like Iraqi (75 ounces) but even with these statements they are making the GI wear what is called a camel pac. You can drink out of it while fighting but the camel pac is heavy when containing water (you are made to fill it). The GIs’ contend a regular old canteen is sufficient, that again due to the extra weight a camel pac becomes an issue and could prove dangerous. Lastly, at least for this conversation seat belts. Right before Hack died, he was laughing about this General who hid and who would jump out to inspect whether or not their seatbelts were fasten. No one argues it might save lives in a car wreck but as they are much more likely to die because of combat, this practice could cost them their lives. (Even officers who are in combat refuse to buckle up) You try to unbuckle while getting armed and to safety while being fired on!
Many thanks to everyone for their interest and concern. God Bless You, our men and women along with the People of the South.
2006-10-16 02:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you leave the strap on the blast of an IED or a bullet hit on the helmet can exerts enough force to break your neck. The strap acts as a hang mans noose. This could result in the following injuries=crushed adams apple,broken teeth,broken or sprained jaw. bite off your tongue,whiplash on your neck. Those are some of the common damages caused by straps. some day they'll invent velcro straps that pull apart under stress. Hope I was helpful.
2006-10-16 12:35:24 · answer #2 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think because the velocity of a bullet or shrapnel would mean that it doesn't get an opportunity to knock it off their heads and cos they're in peaceful environments where they not running about. In middle of battle they prolly strap them on cos they jumpin about
2006-10-16 06:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by jaunty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause those thing get heavy after wearing them for a while. Its easier to take the crap off when you can. Plus those things will only protect you from fragmentary stuff; not bullets. I hated wearing that thing. Plus it gets hot and the straps are annoying
2006-10-16 11:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by kram_7777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably take their chin straps off during interviews to make it easier for them to talk.
2006-10-16 07:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the reason for that is called TV. by the way, if you look closer, i bet you're gonna see roman soldiers wearing watches!
2006-10-16 06:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by dianka(â?ªis a kidâ?ª)â?¢ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are not real soldiers, they are not in a real war & they are not using real helmets...
2006-10-16 08:08:34 · answer #7 · answered by Dave B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋