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I remember the stuff we got back in the 80's. It was absolutely awful to wear. Hot, uncomfortable, unadjustable, and marginally effective were just a few of the more polite adjectives we used to describe it.

I now own a SafariLand Level IIA Gold vest that is light years ahead of the old flak jackets we were issued. It will stop .44 mags and shotgun slugs but it would be pretty much useless against IED shrapnel.

What most people don't realize is that for the military to research, develop, and deploy a new piece of equipment in a year is almost unheard of in terms of speed. Whoever is in charge of this program deserves either a promotion or a medal, maybe both.

Thanks for these great stories SandRat. I really enjoy reading them.

6 posted on 01/14/2006 3:26:55 AM PST by Lurker (You don't let a pack of wolves into the house just because they're related to the family dog.)

The Troops deserve one more thing that he be KEPT AROUND! To hell with "up-or-out, mandatory-at-30" or any of that sort of OPM craziness.

The Troops deserve that this Guy, heck this whole team be kept around.

7 posted on 01/14/2006 6:46:14 AM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

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