And now for the latest in warfare underwear (from here):
The U.S. has developed more comfortable "blast boxer" (or PUG, for Protective Under Garment) underwear for troops. For three years now British troops have been wearing these skintight Kevlar underpants. U.S. marines began receiving them two years ago and soldiers got them last year. American troops reported that the first blast boxers they got were uncomfortable, causing chafing and heat buildup. The new model addresses both of these problems....The "ballistic boxers", or Kevlar underpants, have several layers of Kevlar around the groin and thigh area. This protects troops from genital damage and projectiles that might sever the femoral arteries....
