Pte.Pinky said:Couldn't it be argued that everything the army issues us "serves its purpose?" Sure, it serves as a layer between us and our combat shirts, but it could do mroe than that, like wick sweat away from our bodies, for example. What do you mean when you say it "serves its purpose?"
Cheers,
Pinky
Armymedic said:What wicking properties do a great portion of the army need while sitting in thier offices or garrison buildings? Which BTW is how said shirt is used by the majority of people, the majority of the time.
It serves the purpose of being a durable, CHEAP and comfortable undershirt. Are there better ones out there for use under body armour or in hot enviroments? Definately, but do we actually "NEED" it. Probably not.
But, darn, they would be nice to have.
Like I said, there is nothing wrong with the cheap cotton OD shirt.
CFL said:One a positive they are working on nomex crew suits and nomex gloves for the LAV.
KevinB said:Since the flightsuit and flight gloves don't work : A positive would be to issue the old TAN flightsuits for Afghan bound vehicle crews - and issue Nomex flight gloves to all soldiers.