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Old 02-15-2007, 08:29   #60
The Reaper
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Originally Posted by cordobian
Suprisingly, according to http://www.defendamerica.mil/article...051906pc1.html, "the Kevlar inside of the interceptor body armor system will float and support the weight of the soldier."
The soft Kevlar armor will float.

Once you add the plates, it will not, nor will anyone wearing it.

Add another 30 pounds of weapons and ammo (minimum) and you are definitely a sinker.

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Originally Posted by cordobian
To what extent would you remove your gear if you were overpowered by a current while crossing a river during a "live" mission?
Just before you go under for the last time. If you do not have to be resuscitated, you probably dumped it too soon.

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