Can you bring your own body armor into combat or is there still rules about that...

Question

like leg armor, neck collar armor, side armor, bicep armor, gloves. or r they still being d-bags about not letting the solders protect themselfs more than what the army is doing for them. if they r what can u bring without getting in shat for it

Answer 1

I have wore my own private vest in combat.

Our unit only issued flak jackets.

I bought a level 3A vest for myself, and I wore it. I also got written permission from my CO to wear it.

Answer 2

They're so loaded with body armor now that they can't carry a full combat load and here you come, the boy in the bubble.  

Answer 3

well, if you do wanna be able to have more freedom then the stupid normal military then join the special forces liek the green berets....they get to choose from a whole arsonal of equipment....ive heard from ex berets that you may bring your own hunting camo into battle...so the berets sound the best for your situation

Answer 4

You cannot under any circumstance bring your own body armor to a combat zone.  They provide you with what you need.