[WmCraven_Wk]

"Rebrook was forced to pay $700 for that body armor, blown up by a roadside bomb more than a year ago."

Seems to me that this is covered under the definition of 'Government Issue'. Since when is a wounded GI expected to pay for missing/damaged equipment? Is an USN ship captain now responsible for repair and/or replacement of his damaged/sunk ship? Or, a tank commander for battle damage to his tank?

[FFIGHTER]

They would pay with the careers at least with the ship's Captain, and depending on the circumstances could face monetary penalties. With regards to the Navy Captain, a board of inquiry would be commissioned.