Could be, if the heavt shield fell down it would be easier to grab the handle instead of trying to flip it over.I feel it might just be a simple carry handle and the idea was probably that it wouldn't be used for riot or crowd control but rather anti terrorism or raid in which case the shield holder wouldn't get close enough for the enemy to grab it.
They were still wearing the 07 winter BDUI think their new cammo has been designed extremely well. They blend in with the various environments so well.
Are you sure? Looks like they are packing many of the new gear including the helmet.They were still wearing the 07 winter BDU
look closer. The backpacks have the new camo, but the BDUs are oldAre you sure? Looks like they are packing many of the new gear including the helmet.
Looks like the selfies are done by either a marine or a Jiaolong commando unit member based on the patch on his left arm. Also the nvg mount looks a lot like the standard ones we have seen among other militaries rather than the new ones we have seen so far.Setting up communications.
A soldier's selfies: