Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Leg

Leg armor

1. Your kneecap, including the area 1 inch (25.4 mm) above and below it, and both sides of your knee joints, must be covered by rigid material worn over at least 1/4 inch (6 mm) of closed-cell foam, or equivalent padding.
2. You should wear footwear that provides adequate protection and support for the terrain and activity of combat.

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