Only time I am aware of 03's wearing ear plugs is training. Hold up Hadji, I have to get my hearing protection on…
Enemy combatant status, military tribunal
Absolutely. I've had the "blown speaker" effect in my ears so many times after a range, I dont know why im not deaf now. Blasting 2 saw drums back to back or in the truck with the 60's blasting (yup just dated myself)
Interestingly enough my hear is above average, even now.
S/F
Rarely when it comes to mil do you see one guy carry something like that alone. Even if it weighs 20lbs 2 men will secure it, to make the move quicker and safer, especially if its "precious cargo"
Some of that sort of thing used to annoy me, dude pick it up and go.