Hearing protection for soldiers?

[wiking]

I've been thinking about this for a while, and it sounds somewhat stupid but i'd like an answer.

I know that the most common problem for WW2 vets are hearing disorders. I was wondering if troops today are issued any kind of hearing protection when on live missions. It would be a good and bad thing, it's not like you can hear much anyway with a ****eload of guns going of around you.

I assume artillery and tank crews are issued hearing protection, but what about infantry?

[CombatBoots]

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40186&highlight=

[CombatBoots]

Well basically that's a thread that should give you the answer you're seeking, if not... Ask away.

[wiking]

Thanks.