Marine Close Quarters Battle Equipment Assault Vest System (CQBE AVS)

Assault Vest System

P/N: Z431101

NSN: 8470-01-439-3072

Assign Date: 1996-12-04

The Assault Vest System (AVS) provides the individual Marine with ballistic protection and/or load bearing capabilities necessary for conducting Close Quarters Battle (CQB) missions. The AVS is comprised of three major items. These items are the Assault Body Armor, Ballistic Plate Insert, and Assault Load Bearing Vest.

Marine Close Quarter Combat Equipment Assault Vest System

Components:

Assault Body Armor

NSN Sheet
Size/Item	P/N	NSN	Assign Date
Ballistic Panel, Body Armor
Qty per set		1 ea.
Small Regular	Z4311Y-SR	8470-01-444-9909	1997-05-21
Small Long	Z4311Y-SL	8470-01-444-9906	1997-05-21
Medium Regular	Z4311Y-MR	8470-01-444-4455	1997-05-07
Medium Long	Z4311Y-ML	8470-01-444-9907	1997-05-21
Large Regular	Z4311Y-LR	8470-01-444-9908	1997-05-21
Large Long	Z4311Y-LL	8470-01-444-9911	1997-05-21
X-Large Regular	Z4311Y-XLR	8470-01-444-9910	1997-05-21
X-Large Long	Z4311Y-XLL	8470-01-444-9912	1997-05-21
Outer Shell, Body Armor
Qty per set		1 ea.
Small Regular	Z4311L-SR	8470-01-445-3309	1997-05-30
Small Long	Z4311L-SL	8470-01-445-0994	1997-05-23
Medium Regular	Z4311L-MR	8470-01-445-0996	1997-05-23
Medium Long	Z4311L-ML	8470-01-445-0995	1997-05-23
Large Regular	Z4311L-LR	8470-01-445-0992	1997-05-23
Large Long	Z4311L-LL	8470-01-445-0998	1997-05-23
X-Large Regular	Z4311L-XLR	8470-01-445-0993	1997-05-23
X-Large Long	Z4311L-XLL	8470-01-444-4458	1997-05-07
Groin Protector
Qty per set		1 set
Ballistic Panel, Groin Protector	Z4311AA	8470-01-444-5444	1997-05-09
Outer Shell, Groin Protector	Z4311AA1	8470-01-444-8202	1997-05-16

The Assault Body Armor component of the AVS exceeds the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standards for Type IIIA by providing protection from multiple impacts of steel-jacketed 9mm, 123 gr. rounds traveling at 1,400 fps and all lesser threats.

The Assault Body Armor is comprised of Body Armor Ballistic Panel, the Body Armor Outershell, the Groin Protector Ballistic Panel, and the Groin Protector Outershell. Together, they provide ballistic protection against munitions likely to be encountered by Marines conducting CQB DA/IHR missions including steel jacketed rounds fired by sub-machine gun style weapons. The ballistic panels are contained in a waterproof nylon carrier that may be removed for inspection and cleaning.

The Assault Body Armor is designed for use with the Load Bearing Vest. The Groin Protector Ballistic Panel and the Outershell is one size fits all. One each of the items above is provided with each AVS.

Assault Body Armor
Front	Back
Front Ballistic Panel	Back Ballistic Panel
Inner Side
Groin Protector
Front	Back
Groin Protector Ballistic Panel

Ballistic Panel Insert, Ceramic Tile

Qty per set: 2 ea.

P/N: Z4311AB

NSN: 8470-01-444-5444

Assign Date: 1997-05-09

The Ballistic Plate Insert, Ceramic Tile component of the AVS increases vital organ protection to exceed NIJ standards of Type IV by providing protection from multiple impacts of 30-06 M-2, 165 gr. (Armor Piercing rounds), traveling at 2,847 fps and all lesser threats. The Ballistic Plate Insert, Ceramic Tiles are inserted into pockets in the Outershell of the Assault Body Armor and are a one size fits all.

Vest, Load Bearing Assault

Qty per set: 1 ea.

P/N: Z4311M

NSN: 8470-01-444-8202

Assign Date: 1997-05-16

The Assault Load Bearing Vest provides a means of carrying mission equipment that allows evenly distributing loads. The modular design allows use of different pouches in varying locations to adapt to different assigned tasks, weapons, equipment and left or right handed individuals. May be worn over the Assault Body Armor. A quick-release feature allows rapid removal. It accepts a day pack in addition to a variety of ammunition, communications and utility pouches. Two accessory loops on the back are capable for carrying a 10 pound sledge hammer or hooligan tool. A drag handle is located on the back of the vest near the neck to assist in moving incapacitated Marines. Water resistant. Color olive drab. The Assault Load Bearing Vest is available in one size which can be adjusted to used with eight different of the Assault Body Armor.

The Assault Load Bearing Vest component of the AVS is designed for mounting modular/interchangeable pouches for pistol/SMG magazines, shotgun rounds, gas/smoke canisters, etc.

Assault Load Bearing Vest
Front	Back
Front (inner side)	Back (inner side)

Pack, Day

Qty per set: 1 ea.

P/N: Z4311K

NSN: 8470-01-444-8380

Assign Date: 1997-05-18

The Day Pack is designed for use with the Assault Vest System. Attaches high on the back of the vest with four non-metallic quick-release snaps located on each of the for corners. The Day Pack and its attachment point have been tested to support a load of 30 pounds.

The Day Pack has one small and one large internal pocket. Two external pockets are located on the right and left side of the pack, The neck of the pack is protected with a waterproof flap that is closed by an elastic draw string. All flaps are secured with adjustable non-metallic quick-release fasteners. Color olive drab.

Day Pack
Front	Back
Attached on the vest

Magazine Pouch, Rifle And Pistol

Qty per set: 3 ea.

P/N: Z4311N

NSN: 8470-01-444-8203

Assign Date: 1997-05-16

This single magazine pouch is designed to carry two rifle/sub-machine gun magazines (M16 or MP5) and two pistol magazines (9mm or .45 cal). Olive drab in color, flap secures with hook and pile, and snap. The rifle magazine flap may be removed for easier access to the magazine.

Rifle And Pistol Magazine Pouch (P4)
Front (two different versions)
Back	Removable flap
Holds three MP5 magazines or two M16 magazines. Inner raising strap feature for shorter rifle magazine	Pistol magazine compartment for holding two 9mm/.45 cal mgazines

Magazine Pouch, Rifle And Pistol

Qty per set: (Alternative)

P/N: Z4311N-1

NSN: TBD

Rifle And Pistol Magazine Pouch (L7M)
Holds four MP5 magazines and four pistol magazines	Back

Pouch, Grenade

Qty per set: 1 ea.

P/N: Z4311O

NSN: 8470-01-444-5442

Assign Date: 1997-05-19

The grenade pouch carries two M67 fragmentation grenades, two M141 diversionary devices, or two AN-M8 smoke canisters.

Grenade Pouch (P7)
Front
Flap opened	Back

Pouch, Communications, Head Set

Qty per set: 1 ea.

P/N: Z4311Z

NSN: 8470-01-444-5440

Assign Date: 1997-05-09

The communications head set pouch carries the comm head set when not actually worn.

Head Set Communications Pouch (R4)
Front	Back

Pouch, Shotgun Shell

Qty per set: (as required)

P/N: Z4311S

NSN: 8470-01-444-5441

Assign Date: 1997-05-09

The shotgun shell pouch carries twenty-four 12-gauge shotgun shells.

Shotgun Shell Pouch (P2)
Front
Back	Elastic loops for holding shells

Pouch, Utility

Qty per set: 1 ea.

P/N: Z4311P

NSN: 8470-01-444-5439

Assign Date: 1997-05-09

The utility pouch has one large, wide pocket.

Utility Pouch (P11)
Front
Back	Inner side elastic loops

Pouch, Less-Than-Lethal

Qty per set: 1 ea.

P/N: Z4311Q

NSN: 8470-01-444-5439

Assign Date: 1997-05-09

The less-than-lethal pouch has one tall, narrow pocket and internal elastic loops to secure the expandable baton and flashlight found in the Individual Assault Kit.

Less-Than-Lethal Pouch (P12)
Front
Back	Inner side elastic loops

Pouch, Drop

Qty per set: 1 ea.

P/N: Z4311T

NSN: 8470-01-447-0196

Assign Date: 1997-07-23

The drop pouch has a large, wide and deep pocket that features as a six inch flap covered with hook and pile for attaching to the Assault Load Bearing Vest.

Drop Pouch
Front	Back

Blank Pad

NSN Sheet
Size	P/N	Qty per set	NSN	Assign Date
8 in x 8 in	Z4311V	1 ea.	8470-01-447-0197	1997-07-23
8 in x 4 in	Z4311W	2 ea.	8470-01-447-0198	1997-07-23
8 in x 6 in	Z4311X	1 ea.	8470-01-447-0199	1997-07-23
10 in x 4 in	Z4311W1	1 ea.	8470-01-447-0200	1997-07-23

The blank pads are designed for use with the Assault Load Bearing Vest and are used to cover those areas of hook and pile not need when customizing the vest for special missions or personal preference.

Blank Pad
8 in x 8 in and 8 in x 6 in	Back

Weapon Butt Retention Pad

Qty per set: 1 ea.

P/N: Z4311U

NSN: 8470-01-447-0202

Assign Date: 1997-07-23

The Weapon Butt Retention Pad (Model S-8M) is used to provide a non-slip surface for the butt of the rifle when firing from shoulder position. A raised surface along the outer edge assists in preventing the weapon butt from sliding of the pad.

Weapon Butt Retention Pad

Tactical Scabbard

Qty per set: (as required)

P/N: Z4311R

NSN: 8470-01-447-1348

Assign Date: 1997-07-26

The Tactical Scabbard (P15) attaches to the back of the vest and is used to carry a variety of items, i.e., shotgun, hooligan tool, etc.

Tactical Scabbard illustration from manual

Back Support Harness

Qty per set: (as required)

P/N: Z4311Z-1

NSN: TBD

The Back Support Harness (Model 48411) is used to provided support to the back when wearing assault vest equipment for extended periods of time.

Back Support Harness illustration from manual

Carrying Case, Assault Vest System

Qty per set: 1 ea.

P/N: MC005

NSN: 8470-01-447-0201

Assign Date: 1997-07-23

The Carrying Case is used to store and transport one complete AVS. The two large size pockets are secured with hook and pile and the top and the side are secured by zippers.

Assault Vest System Carrying Case