Army to field improved body armor.THE new Improved Outer Tactical Vest The Improved Outer Tactical Vest, or IOTV, is a replacement to the older Interceptor body armor fielded by the United States Army. It is compatible with the Deltoid Axillary protection system, E-SAPI (Small-Arms Protective Insert) and Side SAPI plates, as well as the interceptor , three pounds lighter and more protective than the current version, will soon be issued to Soldiers deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan, said Brig. Gen. R. Mark Brown of Program Executive Office-Soldier. The vest now has a higher cut in the underarm un·der·arm adj. Located, placed, or used under the arm. n. The armpit. area, which will eliminate the need to attach the underarm protector. The vest's integrated throat protector Noun 1. throat protector - protective garment worn by hockey goalkeeper and catcher in baseball protective garment - clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury the same protection as the current attachable version, but is more comfortable. A single-stage quick release added to the front of the vest allows Soldiers to take off the IOTV IOTV Improved Outer Tactical Vest IOTV Interoffice Transfer Voucher and its attachments with one pull. The vest then falls to the ground in two pieces and can be put back together in minutes.--ARNEWS |
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