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Originally Posted by Red Flag 1
Doc Dutch,
Do you see a reason for soldiers to add an "athletic cup" along with other armor? Granted this soldier would have seen little protection as this played out. Others may see the "cup" as a benefit. Your thoughts kind sir!
This was a lucky Dude!
RF 1
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Sir,
I know that troops in the American Revolution and the Civil War had fashioned some groin protection. I am not sure what is out there but I bet someone has looked into this issue as it is very threatening to males in a war zone. I do know there are extenders to the basic body armour but I am not sure what is available for the groin region. I am very aware young men in atheletics here in the US are always cautioned about a "cup protection". However, I am also know that added bulk is uncomfortable and may be disguarded as it slows people down and may be uncomfortable. Young men still come in to our center with trauma from sports injuries having not worn their cup. So, there is always a cost benefit ration to the individual.
As in this case, he knew better not to put the 9 mm in his belt line and chose still to do it. Not sure in his case if it would have made a difference.
DD