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If a soldier bought his own assault rifle because he didn't like what the QM issued him would he be allowed to change, or ordered to use the "correct" kit?
If you wanted to take your Harley into combat because it was faster and safer than walking - would they let you do that?
As far as I see it, there are better alternatives to most bits of kit IN SOMEONE'S OPPINION. But that's the key - the Army is not a co-operative it's a hierarchy.
If you want a democratic military you need to change the whole system. Sadly part of the deal in any army is that you follow the orders of your command structure - even if they're dumb in your mind.
If you don't like them you can always withdraw your labour - but they send you to the stockade, or shoot you, or whatever.
As long as there is not conscription, everyone in the military is a volunteer, and everyone knew what the rules were when they took the king's shilling.
Now if you want to ask "do the military procure the correct equipment" that's a whole different argument - and no army on earth does, and they never will.
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