[SandRat]

Improving troop body armor protection

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Lurker]

I remember the stuff we got back in the 80's. It was absolutely awful to wear. Hot, uncomfortable, unadjustable, and marginally effective were just a few of the more polite adjectives we used to describe it.

I now own a SafariLand Level IIA Gold vest that is light years ahead of the old flak jackets we were issued. It will stop .44 mags and shotgun slugs but it would be pretty much useless against IED shrapnel.

What most people don't realize is that for the military to research, develop, and deploy a new piece of equipment in a year is almost unheard of in terms of speed. Whoever is in charge of this program deserves either a promotion or a medal, maybe both.

Thanks for these great stories SandRat. I really enjoy reading them.

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