alt.politics.gw-bush

"Bill Bonde ( 'the oblique allusion in lieu of the frontal attack' )" wrote:
> Harry Hope wrote:
> >
> > Johnson said 84,000 of the new vests that were ordered in 2006 are
> > already being worn by combat troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
> >
> > An additional order of 24,000 that was expected to be delivered later
> > this year has been put on hold, he said.
> >
> > The new vests cost the Corps about $600 apiece.
> >
> > ............................................................................................
> >
> > Conway made the decision to halt the order after evaluating them
> > during a recent visit to Iraq and Afghanistan, where concerns raised
> > by his troops about the design that "sealed the deal," Johnson said.
> >
> > News of Conway's decision to halt the order comes as investigators are
> > looking into allegations that the Marine Corps delayed sending
> > blast-resistant trucks to Iraq and whether they were negligent in
> > delivering a laser to divert drivers and people from checkpoints and
> > convoys.
> >
> > /news/15431983/
> >
> > February 27, 2008
> >
> > Marine Flak Jacket Delivery Halted After Complaints
> >
> > The Marine Corps' top general has halted the remaining delivery of new
> > flak jackets after his troops in Afghanistan and Iraq complained the
> > gear was too heavy and cumbersome.
> >
> > Commandant Gen. James T. Conway made the decision to suspend the order
> > of 24,000 vests, known as the Modular Tactical Vest, after questioning
> > whether the new design was practical for Marines.
> >
> > The vest is 3 pounds heavier than the model it replaced, Conway's
> > spokesman Lt. Col. . Johnson told The Associated Press in a
> > telephone interview.
> >
> > Concerns have also been raised about its pull-on design, which can be
> > difficult for Marines to put on.
> >
> > Screw up after screw up after screw up
> >
> Why do you hate the military?

Why do you want American troops to have less than optimal equipment? Are you
made over Poodle Blair?

RT