Protecting the protector.Note: This article addresses the body armor Noun 1. body armor - armor that protects the wearer's whole body body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour armet - a medieval helmet with a visor and a neck guard , fragmentation protective vest, ground troops. This vest is being replaced by the interceptor body armor Interceptor is a type of body armor fielded by the U.S. military. It is more effective than traditional bulletproof vests and is currently replacing a previous version of body armor known as Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT). (IBA IBA abbr. International Bar Association IBA (in Britain) Independent Broadcasting Authority IBA n abbr (Brit) (= Independent Broadcasting Authority ) system. A future PS Magazine article will address the IBA system. Protection doesn't come cheap. Sometimes you have to pay for it with thorough preventive maintenance The routine checking of hardware that is performed by a field engineer on a regularly scheduled basis. See remedial maintenance. preventive maintenance - (PM) To bring down a machine for inspection or test purposes. See provocative maintenance, scratch monkey. . Take, for example, your fragmentation protective vest body armor. Considering how it protects you against shell and grenade fragments, you have a personal stake in its condition. But when was the last time you gave your vest some PM? If it's been a while, take some action. Inspection Start with a close inspection of your vest. Here's what to look for: * Cuts, rips, tears, holes, or burns * Loose or broken stitching * Broken or missing snap fasteners fasteners In construction, connectors between structural members. Bolted connections are used when it is necessary to fasten two elements tightly together, especially to resist shear and bending, as in column and beam connections. * Torn, damaged or missing hook-and-pile fasteners * Torn pockets or flaps * Torn or frayed side elastic webbing * Front hook-and-pile fastener won't close completely * Worn shoulder straps or snaps Depending on the amount of damage, your vest could be repaired or replaced. Ask direct support for guidance. A badly worn or damaged vest may not be worth repairing--it's not economical. Turn it in to your supply folks as unserviceable. They'll give you a replacement. Cleaning A vest layered with mud and grime demands a good cleaning. Washing the vest now and then helps prolong its life and makes it more comfortable to wear. Besides, the Central Issue Facility (CIF (1) (Common Intermediate Format) A standard video format used in videoconferencing. CIF formats are defined by their resolution, and standards both above and below the original resolution have been established. The original CIF is also known as Full CIF (FCIF). ) expects you to clean it before you turn it in. Follow this cleaning advice: * Use a cloth or soft brush to sweep away Verb 1. sweep away - eliminate completely and without a trace; "The old values have been wiped out" wipe out destroy, destruct - do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; "The fire destroyed the house" 2. loose dirt from the hook-and-pile fastener and the outer cover. Never use a stiff-bristled brush. It'll damage the material. * Wet the vest with warm, not hot, water. Hand-wash with detergent, NSN NSN National Stock Number NSN Nokia Siemens Networks NSN National Storytelling Network NSN NATO Stock Number NSN New Substances Notification (CEPA) NSN National Student Number (NZ) NSN Never Say Never 7930-00-9291221, and a soft brush. Never machine wash and dry. It causes too much wear and tear on the fabric. * To clean heavy grease and oil, apply a mix of detergent and water directly on the spots and scrub with a soft brush. Repeat the cleaning if the stain is stubborn. * After washing, rinse thoroughly in clean, warm water until all traces of soap are gone. * Hang the vest to dry by sliding a stick or pole After washing, hang dry through its armholes. You can dry the vest either indoors or outdoors. Never dry it near a heater or open flame--they'll fade and shrink the fabric. * Never use chlorine bleach, solvents, cleaning fluids or petroleum products to clean the vest. They can damage the fabric and shorten its life. |
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