Posted on Oct 28, 2017
Soldiers field-test the Army's newer, lighter body armor
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I'd like to see this gain traction. If it really does weigh less and is cooler than the IOTV, then I think they should implement it. Would definitely help with weight.
Soldiers field-test the Army's newer, lighter body armor
Posted from armytimes.com
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Looks better than the old flake jackets we used during riot control training.
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SMSgt Thor Merich
When I joined the Army we still had the Vietnam era flack jackets. Cool looking but nearly useless as far as protection and ability to carry stuff.
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The plate carrier I was issued was 7 pounds lighter (ballpark) than the IOTV. Which made it much cooler to work in, especially paired with a combat shirt. This new vest just sounds like re inventing the wheel.
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Anything that reduces weight in the field is a good thing,because as some us know "Mr Rucksack " is always waiting in the wings!
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