[harpseal]

And if they don't, the grunt will probably decide to haul some more ammo, "just in case."

Add in an extra claymore or two, some extra C-4, and jsut for good measure a couple of extra grenades and I would totally agree. Water and stuff that goes bang are the most important thing but when carrying comm gear extra batteries are as important as extra ammunition.

[Travis McGee]

Roger the radio batteries. The field radio is by far the most important weapon the grunt has; it can bring down supporting arms, air strikes, and a ride home.