Bah, it is only the lives of grunts. What does that matter compared to the profits of the corporation. Come one, you have to focus on what's important here folks.
As for the military inspectors, why both inspecting what contractors do? If they say it is good enough, it is. After all, would a corporation ever lie in order to make profits?
Is there anyone in this system concerned with who is wearing the armour and the purpose?????
sigh. Ever since the Civil War, and probably prior to that, contractors have been sacrificing the military for profits. It is imperative that the government inspect, keep on inspecting, and holding companies accountable.
The word embarrassment does not even come close.
If we are going to be a war-mongering nation, at least give our troops good equipment.