Can someone explain this, please?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6179120.stm

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He told reporters in Helmand Province: "Countless times we have put in requests for what we need extra, and it has not arrived."

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"Providing our forces with equipment that is both fit for purpose and effective in theatre is an absolute priority," the MoD said.

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Meanwhile, the MoD's biggest purchases will be delivered almost three years late on average, the National Audit Office has said.

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On Thursday, it emerged that troops in Afghanistan had faulty ammunition for a month and had to borrow from other Nato forces.

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Oh, I understand all those bits, it's this bit that had me perplexed....

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He said while a heavier vehicle might not have prevented Gary Wright's death, it might have prevented his injuries.

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Originally Posted by Ex-FB

Oh, I understand all those bits, it's this bit that had me perplexed....



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Yep, that too ;)

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Oh that's simple.

Since the death rate is still one per person, his death was inevitable, his injuries were not.

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Originally Posted by honeybee

Can someone explain this, please?
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*Umh, The not only printed this in the article, They even upped the font and made it bold in it's own section. This quote was printed twice.

"The commander's view is that he has enough kit to carry out the mission he has been tasked to do."