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Can a groin guard protect you from an IED?
Let’s say you are a soldier doing a tour in the Middle East in an area that is known by the enemy to use IEDs. Will it be safe to get a groin guard because believe it or not, I would be more worried about my testicles than my legs lol.
6 Answers
- USAFisnumber1Lv 710 months agoFavourite answer
The reason "they" are located where they are is it is a protected area. If you suffer an injury sufficient to do "them" any damage you probably will not survive anyway.
- Anonymous9 months ago
Depends on the IED a tank IED would not stop at any Guard a Bouncing betty would blow away your chest
- DanielLv 710 months ago
Why would a Soldier need to 'get' a groin guard? It comes with the vest, along with side protectors, deltoid protectors, etc.
It's part of the ensemble for a reason--it works, at least if the shrapnel is coming from the right direction (the same as the rest of the vest).
- Anonymous10 months ago
Yes it can at best it will defelct and absorb shrapnel and limit the extent of the injury. Depending on The IED and how it's aimed having a groin protector will do nothing the IED will simply blow you in half.
- Anonymous10 months ago
IF you don't mind losing a foot or two, sure ........................
Source(s): Retired Army SFC. - ?Lv 710 months ago
Honey, what you need to do is help moms with the dishes. Then go pick your room up.
