Originally Posted by
HSVTSO Dean
We're specifically directed to not do that.
The absolute first step of the Standard Pat-Down, no matter what, is to get a fresh pair of gloves.
Can we insist that it comes from the box rather than the TSO's pocket?
We're specifically directed to demonstrate the motions of the pat-down or, raising of the hand along the gracillus until it comes into contact with the epidermal layer over the pubic bone, if you prefer)
I prefer that explanation better than "resistance", but you'll be running into A LOT of resistance if you're trying to get to the origin of the gracilis.