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The Grenade-in-cargo pocket reference was just an example, though I have on several occasions had to stuff extra grenades into any pocket available....but usually got the job done with my dump-bag which is also my repository for energy drinks and snacks. The point of my comment is that you can't count on the pockets remaining closed and keeping your *valuable* items inside, whatever they may be.
Most SOF guys are wearing BDU's or DCU's on mission now rather than Multicam as the whole uniform debate was considered too much of a distraction. Many still do wear it, but it is no longer allowed throughout much (but not all) of the SOF community in Afghanistan. It is considered the superior pattern by most people, but their command was taking a lot of heat for allowing soldiers to wear 'non-authorized' uniforms.
Also, the CRYE Multicam uniforms most units were issuing are not 'just like ACU's' They are sewn completely different (sturdier) with less velcro, better wear-point protection and integrated (real) knee pads.
Canine: The whole point of having velcro-patches was so you can take them off when out on patrol....it was an idea adopted from the SF modified uniforms with velcro so they could run with sterile uniforms. Since conventional forces are not allowed to wear sterile uniforms it is a mute point....you might as well just sew patches on once and be done with it. Likewise, the SOF community doesn't typically wear ACU's on mission so they don't need the velcro either.
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