?? about 'training plates' [Archive]

l3mon

04-24-10, 02:55

ok i have a few extra sets of the issued 'training plates'

now these look EXACTLY like the ones you get in country.. they even say 7.62 ball on the front, so can I wear these and they provide ballistic protection? or is that a bad idea?

Ak44

04-24-10, 03:10

My understanding is that training plates are either old plates that are not considered capable anymore or faux plates that simulate the weight. This is to ensure your real deal plates do not get damaged during training. I don't think you would want to depend your life on these things but I am no expert..

l3mon

04-24-10, 03:18

well see thats what i thought but all the new guys are getting plates that actually say TRAINING ONLY on them..

Ak44

04-24-10, 03:23

That doesn't sound reassuring. Kinda like getting issued a weapon that says "replica" or "display model" on the side :(

l3mon

04-24-10, 04:16

lol yeah i mean its only for homeport, once we go to the 'box' we get REAL plates..

so i think i just have older real plates..

Stickman

04-24-10, 12:15

ok i have a few extra sets of the issued 'training plates'

now these look EXACTLY like the ones you get in country.. they even say 7.62 ball on the front, so can I wear these and they provide ballistic protection? or is that a bad idea?

Do they have a lot number?

l3mon

04-24-10, 18:50

lemme check.. yes they do