Rules for riding in a LAV

The CBC has a story from one of their reporters in Afghanistan with some observations about the various issues involved in living there. I like the rules for riding in a LAV:

Here's the "To Take" checklist: shatterproof glasses ($50 US at the American PX), a long-sleeved shirt (preferably cotton, which is less likely than other fabrics to melt into your skin if there's an explosion), leather gloves (fire-resistant), earplugs (in case of a loud blast), and of course helmet and flack-jacket. If you don't have any of the above, you're not getting on. No exceptions. Water is also a good idea, albeit technically optional.