The Marine Corps want to protect their leathernecks’ groins, recently requesting 27,500 pairs of “ballistic undergarments.” The ultra-tough BVDs would help protect soldiers and Marines from the low-angle explosions associated with landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Since the groin contains so many arteries – and since the need for mobility leaves the groin largely unprotected by traditional body armor – injuries to that area can quickly result in life-threatening blood loss or gruesome infections. Ballistic underwear, such as the type already used by British soldiers, will not stop direct hits from bullets or shrapnel. Instead, the special skivvies stop wounds by blocking out the small particles that cause additional damage in a blast. They also contain antibacterial treatment to reduce soldiers’ risk of wounds becoming infected, allowing for faster recovery. The underwear is made from special antimicrobial double weave silk. The Marines’ order will cost around $2 million. They classified the order as having “unusual and compelling urgency.”  Okay, so being a guy myself...I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND!!!

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