2007-04-02 09:07:37 · 11 answers · asked by CustomBentley 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
we do, it's called IBA and has ceramic plates that stop most bullets (save for some armor-piercing).
The majority of people killed are from explosions. The reason there is a much larger wounded-to-killed ratio than in other wars is that our troops have excellent protection.
Sometimes, all the protection in the world isn't going to help if your card gets pulled.
2007-04-02 09:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by The Tin Man 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
We use it all the time. It is a requirement to go out into the city. we have front back and side plates and Kevlar pieces that cover our arms neck and groin. Trust me the stuff works too I have seen it stop AK rounds. Most of the vests that your local PD uses wont do that. As said before most the deaths are from the explosives on the road side not bullets. Also most injuries are to the legs and arms simply because it is not covered.
2007-04-02 22:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by Recon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We do, it's called a Flak Jacket. The current model is the Interceptor. There are a few brass that wears the Dragon skin body armor!!!
2007-04-02 17:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by BadKarma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An order had to be given to wear the body armor. Some wouldn't wear the armor in Gulf War I and Gulf War II because it was hot and heavy.
2007-04-02 16:15:01 · answer #4 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bullet Resistance for vests is one thing, but it seems to me the troops get blown up by roadside bombs and fools that think if they blow themselves up, that changes will be made socially. I think they are really dumb for doing that - and those that indoctrinate suicide bombers to do their thing - why don't the future suicide bombers ask why THEY are not blowing themselves up instead of teaching some follower to do it instead???
2007-04-02 16:14:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do where bullet-RESISTANT vests. But even the best vest has its limitations.
2007-04-02 16:10:24 · answer #6 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
We do, it is called body armor or Flak vests!!
2007-04-02 16:18:33 · answer #7 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we do it big and heavy check out my pic on 360 you talk about a pain to wear its got side plates
2007-04-02 16:18:17 · answer #8 · answered by chad s 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They do. Unfortunately, they dont protect the whole body...with the type weaponary that they are up against it is extremely difficult to protect themselves...God bless them all.
2007-04-02 16:10:56 · answer #9 · answered by RETIRED 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
They call it body armor.
2007-04-02 16:10:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋