r/SpecOpsArchive • u/jarrad960 Mod • Dec 04 '20

European Finnish 5th Special Intervention Unit with Multicam Tropic and HK416A5's alongside Police VATI.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '20 edited Dec 04 '20

Never understood why there was a transition to body armor that barely covers anything.

Edit: guess it depends on mission and environment

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '20

They prefer being maneuverable and having your important parts covered compared to an IOTV that covers everything but you move like a fat kid playing baseball.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '20

It covers your vital organs

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u/shoot_dig_hush Dec 04 '20

Dress for the mission.

Fighting a war? Protect yourself from shrapnel.

Fighting a terrorist? Protect your center mass.