Armor to protect your genitals? There is the helmet and flak vest, but are you protecting your genitals? Both men and women? I have seen some pictures of troops that wear a triangular type "vest" that covers the crotch area. Anybody know what it is made out of, something like kevlar and a sand pack? I just want to know what does the US government supply our troops to protect the genitals from the damage of an IED?
There was a report by Dr Ibascini, a urologist from the California National Guard, who said while he was on a 4 month tour in Germany, he had to amputate the genitals of 1 to 2 men a day. Apparantly, the government is not keeping track of the number of genital amputations or genital mutilations that occur. What are you or your loved one who serve, doing to protect this vital organ? Both men and women?
2007-10-20 04:54:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
This is way out of date for the question but it may be of some interest. During Vietnam a lot of us would sit on body armor during helo trips to protect vital parts from ground fire.
2007-10-20 06:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by oldhippypaul 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a little flap that hangs down and has kevlar inside of it. Really, it only protects you from tforntal blasts to the genital area. It really wasn;t meant for your geintals though. It is is meant for a major artery that is on the inside of your thigh so that you don't get hit on the artery and bleed out. Hope this info is helpful.
2007-10-20 05:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by NOT as smart as a 5th grader 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The piece you are referring to we call the groin protector. Its a small shaped piece that snaps into your IBA vest and hangs down over the groin section. We have alot of add on for Armour but what you have to keep in mind is the more stuff you put on the more it weights. My IBA is about 60 lbs. The move heavy and restrictive they become the less effective you become. If i came down to me losing my genitals or dying i would rather live.
2007-10-20 21:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by mike_bellnj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "cod piece" is really to protect your femoral artery and not male genitalia. We had a soldier shot there while we were in Germany - while yes it may affect "things" later on his wife was much more concerned with his LIFE than his ability to perform in that manner.Conrange is correct. Lots of soldiers don't even like wearing this extra piece of armor as it is bulky, annoying and in the way at times.
Come on there are more important things in war.
2007-10-20 05:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by ArmyWifey 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The armor plate you refer too, while good protection from horizontally flying shrapnel and debris is virtually useless protection from a land mine blast.
Its is land mine blast that are mainly responsible for genital and lower limb truncation injuries.
If using the "on foot patrol scenario" for example there is no amour that could be worn to cover between the legs as it would be impossible to walk.
2007-10-20 05:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by conranger1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You failed to note the source of this story; ISP reports stories that nobody else will mainly because their sources are questionable at best...
http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=36056
AS a service member, why would you quote a source which has not been cleared by the defense department???
2007-10-20 05:25:02 · answer #6 · answered by oscarsix5 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Na, last I heard they were fighting naked over there dip-chit. what the hell kinda question is that? You should worry about losing your LIFE or friends LIFE instead of your balls! 1st.Sgt. 7th Special Forces (Ret.) Vietnam, 67-70
balls!
2007-10-20 12:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by KatVic 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kevlar condoms???? Another brilliant idea. I must market this immediately.
2007-10-20 05:01:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes I always wear a condom.
2007-10-20 04:58:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋