Really makes no difference where a troopie carries anything. The PBI do really odd things all the time though. Especially, the FNG's who haven't learned how to trim their kit. Mind you, it might be a different length.
"...a straight photo op thing..." Could be and probably is. The guy has no ammo either.
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