We won't know the whole truth on this matter, one way or another.
Here's my issue:
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/76953000/jpg/_76953879_453575526.jpg
Got more shit than I had in Iraq back in 03'. Not to mention, while on patrol, I didn't have my M16A4 pointed at anyone neither. I understand what they do, I get the necessity for SOME of the equipment. But their tactics and techniques are amateur at best.