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In the realm of explosives such as artillery or grenade launchers, soft armor becomes vital. While hard armor protects against bullets, soft armor and pelvic protections like Kevlar are essential against shrapnel.
Keeping Your Distance
Spacing yourself out from fellow troops is crucial to mitigating mass casualty situations. Avoid clustering together, which could result in multiple injuries from a single explosive strike. Being spread out may expose individuals to more direct hits, but it decreases the overall risk to the squad.
Going Prone During Explosive Threats
When dealing with artillery shells, going prone also reduces injury risks. Explosives tend to blast upward after detonation, allowing you to survive comparatively closer to the source.