Modular Body Armor Vest
The Modular Body Armor Vest (MBAV) is a
Design
The vest has removable Small Arms Protective Insert plates. The MBAV does not offer as much coverage as the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV). The vest weighs 16 lb (7.3 kg), averaging about 13 lb (5.9 kg) lighter than the IOTV.[1][3] Lighter armor, which offers greater mobility, has become a priority due to the rugged terrain of Afghanistan. It is only meant to protect the vital areas with armored plates, instead covering non-vital areas with soft armor.[1]
History
The vest has been standard issue for many members of the American SOF operators including the 75th Ranger Regiment. Those 10,000 vests were deployed on an interim basis with the
See also
- Full Spectrum Battle Equipment Amphibious Assault Vest
- Combat Integrated Releasable Armor System
- Tactical Vest Antenna System
- Soldier Plate Carrier System
References
- ^ a b c d Matthew Cox (6 April 2009). "Army stops shipment of lighter gear to field". Gannett Government Media Corporation. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
- ^ a b "Army Moves Forward With Plate Carrier Vest". 9 October 2009. Retrieved 20 January 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ THOM SHANKER (17 April 2009). "Lightweight Armor Is Slow to Reach Troops". The New York Times Company. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
- ^ "U.S. Army has selected the Blackhawk Serpa tactical holster for Modular Tactical Holster Program". January 14, 2014.
http://soldiersystems.net/2009/12/16/the-soldier-plate-carrier-system-a-journey/