A soldier had to keep his belt tight in order to protect his loins (hips, groin, and lower abdomen) and to bear the weight of his sword.
Seorang prajurit harus mengenakan ikat pinggang dengan kencang untuk melindungi daerah pinggangnya (pinggul, pangkal paha, dan perut sebelah bawah) dan menahan bobot pedangnya.