Modular Body Armor Vest

The Modular Body Armor Vest (MBAV) is a bullet-proof vest made by Eagle Industries and used by the United States Military. The vest is standard issue for many members of the United States special operations forces including the 75th Ranger Regiment. 10,000 vests are being deployed on an interim basis with the U.S. Marine Corps while it develops the Scalable Plate Carrier. The vest was also evaluated by the U.S. Army.^[1]^[2]

Design

The vest has removable plates. The MBAV doesn’t offer as much coverage as the IOTV. The vest weighs 16 lb (7.3 kg), averaging about 13 lb (5.9 kg) lighter than the IOTV.^[1]^[3] Lighter armor has become a priority due to the terrain of Afghanistan. It is only meant to protect the vital areas with armored plates, instead covering non-vital areas with soft armor.^[1]

History

The vest has been standard issue for many members of the United States special operations forces including the 75th Ranger Regiment. 10,000 vests are being deployed on an interim basis with the U.S. Marine Corps while it develops the Scalable Plate Carrier. 500 vests were intended to be evaluated by the U.S. Army for two months beginning in April 2009 in Afghanistan. Army acquisition officials delayed the assessment to complete additional safety testing.^[1] Three-dozen airborne troops took part in Soldier Protection Demonstration VII at Yuma Proving Ground in May 2009. The soldiers analyzed eight plate carrier vests including the MBAV. A different plate carrier was selected for procurement.^[2]^[4]

References

1 2 3 4 Matthew Cox (6 April 2009). "Army stops shipment of lighter gear to field". Gannett Government Media Corporation. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
1 2 "Army Moves Forward With Plate Carrier Vest". 9 October 2009. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
↑ THOM SHANKER (17 April 2009). "Lightweight Armor Is Slow to Reach Troops". The New York Times Company. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
↑ "U.S. Army has selected the Blackhawk Serpa tactical holster for Modular Tactical Holster Program". January 14, 2014.

Uniforms of the United States Army

Uniforms of the United States Armed Forces
- Army
- Marines
- Navy
- Air Force
- Coast Guard

Uniforms

Combat	Army Combat Uniform (ACU) (2005–present)

Garrison	Army Service Uniform (ASU) (2008–present)

Formal	Army Mess Uniform

Exercise	Army Improved Physical Fitness Uniform (IPFU) (2000–2017) Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) (2014–present)

Special	Flight MultiCam Band Cadet

Insignia

Branch insignia
I.D. Tag
Medals and ribbons
Tabs
Badges
Coat of Arms insignia
Shoulder patch (Left; Headquarters insignia) (Right; Former wartime headquarters insignia)
Overseas Service Bar
Service stripe
Beret flash
Rank ( Officer ) ( Warrant Officer ) ( Enlisted )

Headgear

Footwear

Armor

Interceptor body armor
(OTV
IOTV)
MICH Helmet
Modular Body Armor Vest (MBAV)
Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) (2011 - present)
Retired: PASGT Vest (1983 - 2003)
PASGT Helmet (1983 - 2004)
Advanced Combat Helmet (2004 - present)
M1 Helmet (1942 - 1983)
M1C Helmet (WWII Era)
M1917 Helmet (1917 - 1942) (WWI Era)
M-69 Fragmentation Protective Body Armor (Vietnam War Era)
M-1952A Fragmentation Protective Body Armor (Korean War Era)

Equipment
carrier

Retired
uniforms

Combat	OG-107 (1952–1989) Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) (1981–2008) Desert Battle Dress Uniform (DBDU) (1981-1992) Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU) (1993–2008)

Garrison	Tan Service Uniform (1942–1956) Green Service Uniform (1954–2015)

Formal	White Service Uniform (1902–2014)

Exercise	Physical Fitness Uniform (PFU) (–2003)

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