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> When the US Army transitioned to "Humvees" replacing Jeeps, the contract included a clause prohibiting resale to civilians. Likewise other equipment cannot be
by redblacktree 13y ago
> When the US Army transitioned to "Humvees" replacing Jeeps, the contract included a clause prohibiting resale to civilians. Likewise other equipment cannot be resold, not so much by law but by contract.
Do you know why this is? It sounds more like economic protectionism than a desire to keep them out of the hands of civilians.
- ctdonath 13y agoConfluence of both? Sometimes disparate goals make for good symbiosis. BTW: MREs ("meals ready to eat") are likewise restricted, marked with warnings about resale.