Looking at the Paras but was wondering if you can buy your own kit like crye G3 Kit as long it's in MTP?

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Members of the Parachute Regiment do occasionally acquire items of kit that they feel improves there ability to soldier. What can and can't be used is typically dictated by guidelines set out by the Regimental Sergeant Major and the senior Privates, Lance-Corporals and section commanders in the Paratroopers Platoon

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