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Originally Posted by luv2swm
Just a Question--Why is it not okay to use ripple soles and double sock systems (like sock liners) in ranger and sfas? I understand the whole toughening up your feet and taking pain concept, but if a person rucks for over 20 miles and has chopped liver for feet then does the same thing with a thin pair of sock liners and/or ripple soles and comes out with blister free dogs, what's wrong with using these things? What's wrong with letting someone use these things if it helps increase their combat effectiveness?
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1. We want people who can follow simple instructions. 
2. This isn't a Gucci gear contest. Let's say that we had no restrictions, and you are a PV2 making barely enough to feed your family. Your bunkmate is a CPT who is independently wealthy and has spent over $2000 on high-end gear to make him more likely to be selected. You have both prepared equally, who do you think has the better chance? If it isn't issued don't bring it. If you do, don't be surprised if we confiscate it, and IVW you for inability to follow a simple packing list.
3. To extend your logic of "What's wrong with letting someone use these things if it helps increase their combat effectiveness", you could use a GPS and a QuadRunner, or better yet, a helicopter to be more effective at land nav, but we will not let you. Is that fair as well?
Have a very SF day.
TR
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