'Building the Plales' The Work Behind Body Armor

摘要

Over the past decade, Interceptor body armor has come to represent a ubiqui- tous component of U.S. Army operations. The modular protective system consists of an outer vest, attachable components that increase area coverage and additional ballistic plates. While the improved outer tactical vest (IOTV) provides a level of inherent protection against some ballistic fragments and 9 mm rounds, the additional plates are used to stop or slow larger fragments and bullets to further increase soldier survivability.