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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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This is the sock requirement from the SFAS packing list.
You did read the "Please Read" thread at the top of the SFAS Forum which listed a link to this, didn't you?
5 PR. SOCKS, GREEN/BLACK ARMY OR CIVILIAN WOOL/COTTON - NO POLYPRO/GORTEX
2 PR. SOCKS, WHITE COTTON
The older version used to specifically state that bringing Dress Socks could be grounds for relief.
SFAS is not combat. Get through the SFQC, join a team, go to combat and wear whatever you want.
While in SF training, I recommend that you follow instructions to the letter and put the effort into toughening your feet properly. Several guys I know wear jungle boots with no socks at all. If your feet are tough enough, socks/boots are irrelevant. If you do not wish to spend the time and effort preparing, you should probably look for another line of work.
You are beginning to strike me as a Gex X/Y slacker who cannot follow instructions, looks for the easy way out, and who has problems with authority.
Good luck.
TR