[jaz.357]

Civilian clothing, purchased privately, is often better made and more comfortable....THAT IS THE PROBLEM! WHY CAN'T WE GIVE OUR GUYS THE BEST,TOP QUALITY STUFF THAT (OUR) MONEY CAN BUY?

[G-Bear]

"WHY CAN'T WE GIVE OUR GUYS THE BEST, TOP QUALITY STUFF
THAT (OUR) MONEY CAN BUY?"

Because it's purchased from the lowest bidder....

[Cvengr]

Our guys do have alot of the best stuff money can buy.

One problem has arisen from the Clinton years where Al Gore, gored the procurement system. Inspection of contract deliverables and specifications to a large extent are things of the past.

Specifications are no longer being maintained or even placed in many contracts based primarily on budget cutting measures and loss of personnel billets to review contract performance.

The gear that was falling apart was UK troop gear.