McCain in Iraq

It would seem to me that a former service man would realize a decent sniper could easily kill him with his vest's being worn so low. What were he and the soldiers around him thinking?

That vest should be clear up to his throat. Worn the way it shows in the photo it provides minimal protection, especially from someone firing downward from a roof top.

With all the security around him, the sniper undoubtedly would be killed, but they are suicidal fighters...remember?