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May 10th, 2006
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| Chief Engineer  | I would rather be alive and unfashionable than dead or wounded.
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May 10th, 2006
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| Milforum's Bouncer | I am alive and unfashionable.
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May 10th, 2006
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| Centurion | They need some of these turrets. 
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May 10th, 2006
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| Tribuni Angusticlavii | The problem with the armor and turrets like that is mobility. There are a lot of times where you will need to unass the HMMWV in a quick fashion. You're always making a trade. Quote:
When you are intentionally making your guys targets by keeping them buttoned up in HMMWVs, there is only so much you can do for them. For some static patrols and show of force patrols, the suits would be ideal. For many others, they would not. I personally would not wear one while in the turret.
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May 10th, 2006
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| Milforum Moderator | Quote:
 I agree with the opinion of being "goofy" and safe. Who cares what you look like as long as you come home safe
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May 14th, 2006
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| Primus Pilus |  I'm very sure if the government put it's money where it's mouth is we could get something like that seen in the series Roughnecks Chronicles.
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May 14th, 2006
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| Milforum Gnat | Hah! That would be to high tech!
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May 14th, 2006
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| Nuclear Duck Hunter | I'd wear a "booger" if it was bullet proof.
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May 14th, 2006
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| Milforum's Bouncer | Hee hee I spit water on that one Missileer. |
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May 14th, 2006
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| Milforum Gnat | HAha! Like how? |
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