2007-12-18 03:52:42 · 15 answers · asked by just me 34 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I don't think so
2007-12-18 03:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I gather, no - people tend to worry more about situational awareness than long term hearing problems.
On one training exercise during my recruit course with mere blanks, I put some earplugs in so I wouldn't hurt my ears. Unfortunately, I couldn't figure out what my section buddies were saying without going "WHAT?"
2007-12-18 05:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by Gotta have more explosions! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time we left the wire, we were supposed to be wearing earplugs under our headsets.
We were also supposed to be wearing gloves, goggles, and the extremely stifling and annoying neck attachment to the IBA.
Did we? EVER?
No way. None of the above.
Earplugs would impair our hearing, and the rest - it was too darn hot.
2007-12-18 05:26:11 · answer #3 · answered by Ahhtchoo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While it is important in combat situations the infantry soldier to hear what is going on around them. It is the soldier that is firing the big guns that need to protect their ears since without such protection could result in a hearing loss if not immediate then it is is as they age.
2007-12-18 04:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by irishrebel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hearing protection is important and there are some pretty good options out there. We used an integrated headset, that provides hearing protection (if the external microphones are overloaded, they shut down), and a radio communications link. The system is made by Peltor International. There are of course cheaper alternatives as well. Thankfully both of my eardrums are still intact.
2007-12-18 04:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by G.I. Reaux 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Earplugs are required if you leave the wire in Iraq. One of the things that are 'issue' are 'combat earplugs' that block loud noises but not soft ones.
I relieved an NCO the second time I caught his troops without their required protective gear.
2007-12-18 05:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No usually, although actual combat is a LOT louder than you hear in the movies!
2007-12-18 04:27:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
2007-12-18 04:08:42 · answer #8 · answered by imsety 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That wouldn't be very smart if they do. The M16 is quieter than the AK 47, and I still don't wear them. Its pretty loud, but you wanna hear whats going on. After a while you'll get used to the noise.
2007-12-18 04:12:07 · answer #9 · answered by Ïàâëóñÿ À 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i know alot of folks who have trouble hearing that was in the military, , shooting them 60's or other heavy artillary. .nobody wear them all the time whether they training or actual combat
2007-12-18 04:01:40 · answer #10 · answered by ed m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, at least me or none of my buds did. You wanna hear who & what is coming. Also hinders radio contact & verbal commands
2007-12-18 04:01:11 · answer #11 · answered by Kracker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋