What could go wrong with this?

Women in the United States Military may soon have a better option than a sports bra under their uniform.

An "Army Tactical Brassiere," designed to give female soldiers enhanced protection and performance, is currently being tested at the Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM).

Yeah, the Army has such great success in designing comfortable clothing... not! I'm imagining the first few thousand women having to wear a "tactical" bra designed by a mostly male development team.

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CestManan · 46-50, F

"Army Tactical Brassiere" sure sounds sensuous. What is it made of kevlar?

But yeah military issue stuff is kind of yuck. Like those damned green blankets that feel like they are made of steel wool.

Pfft "Army Tactical Brassiere" they gotta be kidding, 🙄

On a side note - you know those delicious MRE's? I once heard that stood for "Meals Rejected by Ethiopia"

Ontheroad · M

@CestManan MRE's weren't too bad, as long as you had plenty of tabasco sauce to disguise the taste. Worse was the older C-rations. The worst was the canned ham and lima beans!

Yeah, I'm just imagining a 20 pound bra with ceramic plate holders 🤣

CestManan · 46-50, F

@Ontheroad tabasco is gross though.

For clothing though, the worst were those damned leather boots. I remember even with extra padding, my feet would feel like they were literally on fire by the end of the day.

Now that "tactical" bra, I bet it will be the worst shade of tan or green in existence.