Army Modular Scalable Vest, Gen I

Friday May 24th, 2024 admin

Modular Scalable Vest (MSV) The modular scalable vest (MSV) is a lightweight modular, scalable, and tailorable vest. The MSV has the ability to scale between Low Vis carrier (concealable, low profile), and Outer carrier (plate carrier, full tactical) configurations. The MSV, is approximately 26% lighter than all the previous generations […]

X-Threat Side Ballistic Inserts, XSBI

Wednesday March 29th, 2023 admin

(Description copied from official document AR/PD 10-03A) The X – Side Ballistic Insert (XSBI) worn by ground troops. When placed in the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) (w/ add-on carriers) / Improved Outer Tactical Vest (OTV / IOTV) (as a component of the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) system) the insert will […]

X-Threat Small Arms Protective Insert, XSAPI

Friday March 24th, 2023 admin

(Description copied from official document FQ/PD 07-03D) The X Small Arms Protective Insert (XSAPI) worn by ground troops. When placed in the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) / Improved Outer Tactical Vest (OTV / IOTV) or Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) (as a component of the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) system) […]

Army Ballistic Combat Shirt, BCS

Wednesday July 13th, 2022 admin

The BCS provides ballistic fragmentation protection to the upper arms and shoulders and is worn under the Modular Scalable Vest (MSV). The BCS consists of a shirt with flame resistant sleeves, yoke, collar and deltoid ballistic protection. It also has a foam elbow pad covered with flame resistant fabric. The […]

Integrated Head Protection System, IHPS

Saturday July 9th, 2022 admin

The Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) consisting of a retention system, suspension system, helmet cover, maxillofacial protective system, hearing protection, and NVD bracket. The IHPS provides improved fragmentation, ballistic, and impact protection while reducing weight and improving fit over the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and the Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH). […]

Army Blast Pelvic Protector

Wednesday May 25th, 2022 admin

(description copied from item label) Provides protection from fragmentation or lesser threats. This item does not protect against knives or sharp objects.     BPP is a part of Soldier Protection System (SPS)   Stock Number Reference: Blast Pelvic Protector Size-NSN sheet Size NSN Assign Date X-Small 8470-01-676-9281 2018-11-20 Small […]

Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert Plate, ESBI

Thursday September 20th, 2018 admin

Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert Plate Size: 7″*8″   Stock Number Reference: Personal Armor, Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert (ESBI) NSN: 8470-01-536-7227 Assign Date: 2006-01-12

Enhanced Small-Arms Protective Insert (E-SAPI) Plate

Monday October 23rd, 2017 admin

Protective Level: NIJ IV, shown set date Jan, 2008 Overview: The Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI) replaced the Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) for training and operations. The ESAPI protects the Marine’s vital areas on the torso (front and back). When the ESAPI is used in conjunction with the […]