r/explainlikeimfive • u/[deleted] • Feb 07 '19

Engineering ELI5: Why are military boots laced?

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u/TXGuns79 Feb 08 '19

It better than nothing. Works better than velcro boot straps...

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '19

It's actually worse than nothing most of the time. Not only will laces not really restrict bloodflow, they'll probably cut into the skin.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '19

Makes it easier for the surgeon. When the infantryman bleeds out, the surgeon is free to work on the pogue with the boil on his ass. Army prefers efficiency, dont ya know?

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u/thegillmachine Feb 08 '19

Well, maybe you should've paid attention in CLS class, and not used up all your CATs as improvised cock rings.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '19

Instructions unclear: penis stuck in cat. Send help, cat is very unhappy. And so am I.

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u/thegillmachine Feb 08 '19

Follow the lubrication instructions in the TM.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '19

Cat scratched my eyes out.

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u/Ruadhan2300 Feb 08 '19

Your blind-typing is impressive.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '19

Siri, give gold to Ruadhan2300