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First and foremost, it is a movie.

Second, Navy SEALs do not always wear kevlar armor. It depends on the mission and the mission objectives. Sometimes the additional weight of a kevlar vest would be prohibitive.

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Q: Why are the Navy SEALS in Tears of the Sun not wearing Kevlar vests?
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