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Wars through the years have seen soldiers modifying what they carry for kit, be it snivel or practical. I doubt this will ever change.
IIRC, it is even documented in the patroling pam. -something along the lines of soldiers will be wanting to carry even non-essential items, and recommendations to allow it, if nothing more than to improve moral.

Exactly, and you wouldnt believe how many officers didnt care what the pam says.
I believe its under the equipment section and refers primarily to unorthodox weapons such as knives etc. Something to the effect that they provide a psychological benefit and should not be discouraged. I've seen officers complain about the spring loaded clip on metal bipods for the M16.