Is it worth it to get a plate carrier to use instead of an IOTV?

2018-06-14T17:14:52-04:00

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2018 5:15 PM

2018-06-14T17:15:37-04:00

doing a month at NTC later this summer too

Response by SFC Marc W. made Jun 14 at 2018 5:25 PM

2018-06-14T17:25:33-04:00

Generally speaking you shouldn't be allowed to use personal body armor. I do believe it is in regards to the life insurance.

I was issued a plate carrier during deployment which was a thousand times better than the IOTV.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 14 at 2018 9:57 PM

2018-06-14T21:57:09-04:00

Anything you buy out of pocket that is not issue- will not be replaced should it get damaged for 1. It better be DA /DOD approved, cause if it fails you- the service does not have to cover your medical bills- so check damn close above all.

Response by SSG Paul Strobaugh made Jun 14 at 2018 10:00 PM

2018-06-14T22:00:08-04:00

Nah. The best thing you could probably invest in is a battle belt. They're amazing and really do wonders for reducing the stress and wear on your shoulders, even with the IOTV.