Backlash from Marines, including an objection from Commandant Conway, led to restrictions when NAVADMIN 374/09 was released: the Type II is restricted for wear to Naval Special Warfare personnel, while Type III was restricted to Navy ground units until late 2016.
Backlash from Marines led to restrictions. This was including an objection from Commandant Conway. NAVADMIN 374/09 was released. The Type II is restricted for wear to Naval Special Warfare personnel. Type III was restricted to Navy ground units until late 2016.