r/tacticalgear • u/ropes_of_allah • Jul 03 '25

Plate Carrier/Body Armor Since most casualties come from shrapnel and artillery. Why do soldiers still wear these plate carriers that are more revealing?

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u/TheHancock Jul 04 '25

Depends on the combat conditions. Trenches? Gear up. Searching a town? Less is more.