[Tom Swift]

Originally Posted by -Skeletor-

He is most likely a Close Protection dude, he could be an MP but he could be any trade as CP recruits from across the CF. Close Protection guys get some different kit due to the nature of their job and you won't always see them in uniform either, sometimes it could be civilian clothing with plate carrier on top.

Outside of Close Protection and CANSOFCOM the CF wears the FPV as body armour and that is the only thing allowed.

I guess so. Here's info on combat cam.

English/Anglais
AR2011-0025-058
January 22, 2011
Kandahar, Afghanistan

Cpl Phillip Breedon, Military Police (MP) provides security while on a foot patrol.

Soldiers from Task Force Kandahar provided security to Brigadier-General Ahmed Habibi, Commander of the 1st Brigade of the 205th (Hero) Corps of the Afghan National Army and Task Force Kandahar Acting Commander, Colonel Richard Giguère, and Acting TFK Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Gerald Blais. Together they visited Salavat and conducted a foot patrol near Chalghowr.

Joint Task Force Kandahar will continue robust security operations in conjunction with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA), Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), and its coalition and civilian partners in order to eliminate insurgent violence and set the conditions for successful and sustainable governance, development and peace in Southern Afghanistan.

Photo by Cpl Tina Gillies, JTF-A Image Tech, Roto 10.
©2011 DND-MDN CANADA