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TR,
At least some of 20th Grp got the MAR CIRAS. I don't think it was necessarily due to any concious choice but rather that is what got fielded prior to going downrange. Maybe the reason that 7th Grp got the MAR version wasn't unique to them. Mandated from higher maybe?
Going from front opening kit (Paraclete RAV) to the MAR CIRAS is taking a little bit of getting used to for me. Nothing regarding the fit/ride of the CIRAS, just that given where the vest opens I have needed to adjust the type/placement of pouches to fit within the available real estate. Probably on the same order as I went through when going from the LBE to the LBV and then from the LBV to the RAV.
Getting in/out of the MAR version isn't too bad as long as you leave one side fastened and only open one side.... since I tend to keep one side a little cleaner than the other in order to not interfere with me getting to my secondary on a leg or belt rig it's not too bad for me.
Maybe a non-releasable version would be lighter/less bulky (a la the RAV) along with being a little cheaper?
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