Here is the nice, definitive piece from an infantry guy writing an op-ed in the NYT: All Dressed Up With No Way to Fight. This refers back to my previous blog about body armor.

Andrew Exum's op-ed (All Dressed Up With No Way to Fight) in the 14 Jan 06 NYT basically makes that case for balance in the search for the perfect-armored warrior.

He reminds me of that scene in "A Christmas Story" when Ralphie's little bro is so wrapped up in winter clothes by mom before heading out to school that he can't move his arms. When he falls down on the way to school, he can't get up.