Does the millitary allow you to purchase, or mod any of your own weapons/gear?

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From what i've heard the military in general is not always up to date on the top of the line products, sometimes they just kind of cheap out. Can someone in the marines, army, navy, etc buy gear that is not issued to them because it costs too much for the government to supply?

I'm not talking about buying rocket launchers and flame throwers, just like better guns, better armor, etc.
 
You can buy better boots and knives but as far as body armor and guns, you get issued what they want you to use. The last thing they want is soldiers to have "throw away" guns in a combat zone.
 
Spec war allows you to use your own personal weapons if you want too. Most do, since they are the one that is the most practiced with. When you get issued a Car 15, no 2 of them shoot the same way. We use the Sig Sauer P-226 9mm instead of the Beretta. its smaller and a little more accurate most guys use that as their back up choosing to use a Wheel gun S/W 357. As far as modifying our gear, we can Always add to it but not take away from it.
 
I believe that you can buy some of your own equipment. I know there was a big deal over the kevlar vests and many soldiers and Marines were going out and buying their own for protection. So most gear, it seems like you can. However, weapons are a different story and unless you are SPEC OPS, then you are stuck with what you are issued.

Always remember, all equipment made for the military is done so by the lowest bidder!
 
I believe that you can buy some of your own equipment. I know there was a big deal over the kevlar vests and many soldiers and Marines were going out and buying their own for protection. So most gear, it seems like you can. However, weapons are a different story and unless you are SPEC OPS, then you are stuck with what you are issued.

Always remember, all equipment made for the military is done so by the lowest bidder!
 
I believe that you can buy some of your own equipment. I know there was a big deal over the kevlar vests and many soldiers and Marines were going out and buying their own for protection. So most gear, it seems like you can. However, weapons are a different story and unless you are SPEC OPS, then you are stuck with what you are issued.

Always remember, all equipment made for the military is done so by the lowest bidder!
 
You can get your own gear in most cases but you can not modify a government issued weapon as that might violate the Geneva Conventions/ Law of Armed Conflict*.

I will add that those members in special ops can do things the regular force can not do. While not "allowed" it is often allowed, for good reasons.
 
You can get your own gear in most cases but you can not modify a government issued weapon as that might violate the Geneva Conventions/ Law of Armed Conflict*.

I will add that those members in special ops can do things the regular force can not do. While not "allowed" it is often allowed, for good reasons.
 
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