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INCH POUND

FQ/PD 07-05E

23 APR 2010

SUPERSEDES

FQ/PD 07-05D

2 SEP 2009

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

BODY ARMOR, MULTIPLE THREAT / INTERCEPTOR

IMPROVED OUTER TACTICAL VEST

This document is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense (DOD). Recommended improvements, simplifications, or reductions in paperwork are encouraged and should be directed to the preparing activity.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Description. This purchase description provides for a multiple threat body armor system consisting of a base vest and modular components for tailoring protection levels to defeat multiple ballistic hazards across the battlefield continuum and manage armor weight. The Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) is a critical safety item. This specification delineates system, subsystem, component, and subcomponent level performance requirements to accomplish the end item body armor performance (see paragraph 6.1). Body armor, multiple threat is functionally integrated with Modular Lightweight Load Equipment (MOLLE).

1.2 Classification. Body armor, multiple threat components; base vest assembly, front and back yoke and collar assembly, lower back protector assembly, groin protector assembly, deltoid protector, small arms protective inserts (SAPI, ISAPI, ESAPI, XSAPI) shall be one type in the following sizes. Body armor, multiple threat will be issued separately as three subsystems, as follows.

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be used in improving this document should be addressed to: Project Manager – Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, Program Executive Office – Soldier, US Army, 10170 Beach Road, Building 325, Fort Belvoir, Virginia

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A) The Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) subsystem; consisting of the base vest assembly, front yoke and collar assembly, back yoke and collar assembly, lower back protector assembly, groin protector assembly, and deltoid protector components.

COMPONENT SIZES

Base Vest Assembly 11 sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium-Long, Large, Large-Long, X-Large, X-Large-Long, 2X- Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large

Back Yoke and Collar 8 sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium / Medium-Long, Large / Large-Long, X-Large / X-Large-Long, 2X- Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large

Front Yoke and Collar 8 sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium / Medium-Long, Large / Large-Long, X-Large / X-Large-Long, 2X- Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large

Lower Back Protector Assembly One size Groin Protector Assembly 2 sizes: X-Small to Medium-Long, and Large to 4X-Large Deltoid Protector Three sizes: X-Small to Small, Medium to Large-

Long, and X-Large to 4X-Large

B) The SAPI subsystem; consisting of a set of SAPI, ISAPI, ESAPI and XSAPI in the same size as the IOTV.

COMPONENT SIZES

Small Arms Protective Insert 5 sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large

(SAPI, ISAPI, ESAPI, XSAPI)

C) The Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert subsystem; consisting of a set of ESBI in one standard size or a set of X-Small ESAPI.

COMPONENT SIZES

Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert One size

(ESBI)

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this performance requirement. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise

FQ/PD 07-05 E Page 3 of 70 specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the Solicitation (see paragraph 6.2).

SPECIFICATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-DTL-32075 - Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General Use).

MIL-PRF-5038 - Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing Nylon MIL-PRF-63460 - Lubricant, Cleaner and Preservative for Weapons and Weapons

Systems (Metric) CO/PD 00-03 - Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) CO/PD 05-02 - Improved, Small Arms Protective Inserts (ISAPI) CO/PD 04-19 - Enhanced, Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI) FQ/PD 07-03 - X Small Arms Protective Inserts (XSAPI) CO/PD 06-20 - Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert (ESBI) GL/PD 10-07 - Cloth, Duck, Textured Nylon A-A-59826 - Thread, Nylon A-A-55301 - Webbing, Textile Textured or Multi-Filament A-A-55126 - Fastener Tape, Hook and Pile, Synthetic MIL-W-4088 - Webbing, Textile Woven Nylon MIL-STD-662 -V50 Ballistic Test for Armor MIL-STD-3027 -Performance Requirements and Testing of Body Armor (see 6.5) MIL-DTL-46593 - PROJECTILE, CALIBERS .22, .30, .50, AND 20 mm

FRAGMENT-SIMULATING

MIL-W-17337 - Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon MIL-DTL-508 - Cloth, Oxford, nylon, 3 Ounce MIL-STD-810 - Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests MIL-STD-130 - Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property MIL-STD-1916 - DoD Preferred Method for Acceptance of Product

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 or www.dsp.dla.mil using Assist Quick Search).

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation.

ITOP 4-2-805 - Projectile Velocity and Time of Flight Measurements

DRAWINGS

Project Manager – Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, Program Executive Office – Soldier, Fort Belvoir, VA Drawing No. 2-1-2519 Universal Camouflage Pattern 60 inches Drawing No. 2-1-2519-1 Universal Camouflage Desert Sand 500 Drawing No. 2-1-2519-2 Universal Camouflage Urban Gray 501

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Drawing No. 2-1-2519-3 Universal Camouflage Foliage Green 502 NOTE: For any other camouflage patterns noted in the solicitation and/or contract, please contact contracting activity and the necessary drawings and/or patterns will be provided.

(Copies of drawings, publications, and other Government documents required by contractors in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting activity.)

2.3 Non-government publications. The following documents forms a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are Department of Defense adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see paragraph 6.2).

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AATCC METHOD 8 - Colorfastness to Crocking; AATCC Crockmeter Method AATCC METHOD 15 - Colorfastness to Perspiration AATCC METHOD 16 - Colorfastness to Light AATCC METHOD 22 - Water Repellency; Spray Test AATCC METHOD 61 - Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated AATCC METHOD 70 - Water Repellency: Tumble Jar Dynamic Absorption Test AATCC METHOD 96 - Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of Woven and

Knitted Fabrics Except Wool AATCC METHOD 118 - Oil Repellency: Hydrocarbon Resistance Test AATCC METHOD 127 - Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test AATCC METHOD 135 - Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering Related to

ISO 3759

AATCC Procedure 1 - Gray Scale for Color Change AATCC Procedure 2 - Gray Scale for Staining AATCC Procedure 8 - Step Chromatic Transference Scale AATCC Procedure 9 - Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles (Applications for copies should be addressed to the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, PO Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215 or www.aatcc.org).

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM E29 - Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications ASTM D-204 - Sewing Threads ASTM D-1388 - Stiffness of Fabrics ASTM D-1683 - Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Fabrics ASTM D-1777 - Standard Method for Testing Thickness of Textile Materials ASTM D-3575 - Materials, Flexible Cellular, Made From Olefin Polymers ASTM D-3776 - Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Woven Fabric ASTM D-3884 - Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics, (Rotary Platform, Double

Head Method)

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ASTM D-3886 - Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics, (Inflated Diaphragm) ASTM D-4485 - Standard Specification for Performance of Engine Oils ASTM D-5034 - Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test) ASTM D-6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches & Seam ASTM D-6413 - Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical

Test)

(Applications for copies should be addressed to ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 or www.astm.org)

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO 16022 - Information Technology Automatic Identification and Data Capture Techniques Data Matrix Bar Code Symbology Specification

2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First Article and Conformance Inspection. When specified, complete Body armor, multiple threat samples, representing full production quality, shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2 or conformance inspection in accordance with 4.3.

3.2 Materials and components. The materials and components shall conform to applicable specifications, standards, and patterns required herein.

3.2.1 Cloth Outer and Inner Shell. The cloth(s) utilized to fabricate the outer shell and inner shell shall be made from lightweight, durable, synthetic cloths meeting the characteristics outlined in Appendix A, Table I when tested as specified in 4.5 (Appendix C, Table I-B).

3.2.1.1 Flame Retardant Requirements: The finished cloth(s), outer shell and inner shell as specified in 3.3.1.1 and 3.3.1.2, shall exhibit flame resistance. All materials tested shall be tested in both the warp and fill directions. The average melt/drip that occurs after removal of source flame shall be less than 1 droplet. The average afterflame in each direction (warp and fill) shall be no longer than 3.0 seconds, the average afterglow in each direction shall be no longer than 2.0 seconds, and the average char length in each direction shall be no longer than 4 ½ inches for samples prior to laundering (0 washes) and after laundering (5 washes). Laundering shall be conducted according to AATCC Method 135, and the vertical flame testing shall be conducted according to ASTM D 6413.

3.2.1.2 Weight of Finished Fabric: The weight of the finished fabric (with FR coating) shall be no greater than 9.0 oz/sqyd. See 4.15.14.

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3.2.1.3 Pattern Execution: The pattern on the printed finished cloth shall be reproducible to the standard sample in respect to design, colors and registration of the respective areas. various areas of the pattern shall be properly registered in relation to each other and shall present definite sharp demarcations with a minimum of feathering or spew. Each pattern area shall show solid coverage; skitteriness exceeding that shown on the standard sample in any of the printed areas will not be acceptable. Solid shades shall demonstrate level dyeing uniformity. When the standard sample is not referenced for pattern execution, a pattern drawing shall be provided by the contracting or procuring activity upon request. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.2 Cloth Collar Material. The collar material next to the skin shall be highly abrasion resistant, non-abrasive to skin, pliable to enable collar to roll down, resistant to oil penetration and dry rot and able to remove oils when cleaned. Collar material next to the skin shall be Mil- DTL-508, Oxford, Nylon, 3 oz Type I, Class 3. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.3 Cloth Ballistic Panel Cover. Ballistic panel cover should be 70 Denier 1.9 oz. Nylon Ripstop. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.4 Cloth Spacer Mesh. Spacer Mesh with tricot laminate. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.5 Webbing and Tapes. Webbings and tapes shall be heat cut smooth with no burrs or residual melt. When required, angles on webbings shall be 45° ±10° unless otherwise specified on the drawings or templates. Webbings and tapes shall conform to the following requirements.

a) 1.0 inch Webbing; A-A-55301, Type III, except that the spectral reflectance requirements shall be in accordance with para. 3.4.6 (Appendix A, Tables V-A and V-B) when tested in accordance with Para 4.5.9. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

b) 2.0 inch Webbing; 100% Nylon, width 2 inches ±0.063, weight 1.30 ozs/yd minimum, Tensile strength 2000 lbs minimum, thickness 0.046±0.0007, ground yarns number of ends - 191 minimum, ground yarns ply/denier/twist – 1/840/0, binder yarns number of ends - 44 minimum, binder yarns ply/denier/twist – 1/840/0, Filling, picks/inch – 40 (double) minimum, filling, ply/denier/twist – 1/1000/0, lockstitch, ply/denier/twist – 1/210/0 minimum, weave, double plain w/binders weaving 2 up, 2 down, the spectral reflectance requirements shall be in accordance with para. 3.4.6 (Appendix A, Table V-B) when tested in accordance with Para 4.5.9. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

c) 1.0 inch Webbing; MIL-W-17337 Class 2, continuous filament textured nylon shall be used. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

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d) 1.5 inch Webbing; MIL-W-17337 Class 2, continuous filament textured nylon

e) 2.0 inch Webbing; MIL-W-17337 Class 2, continuous filament textured nylon shall be. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

f) 3.0 inch Webbing; MIL-W-17337 Class 2, continuous filament textured nylon

g) 1.0 inch Tape; MIL-PRF-5038, Type III, class 2, continuous filament textured yarns shall be used except that the spectral reflectance requirements shall be in accordance with para. 3.4.6 (Appendix A, Table V-A) when tested in accordance with Para 4.5.9. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See

3.2.5.1 Pattern Execution, Webbing. The pattern of the finished camouflage pattern webbing shall reproduce the standard sample with respect to design, colors, and registration of the respective areas. The pattern of the webbing shall match the pattern on the specified drawing as obtained from the contracting or procuring activity.

3.2.5.2 Shade Execution, Webbing. The shade of each individual color shall match the colors as specified in the standard for the camouflage pattern specified in the contract or procuring documents from GL/PD 10-07 Style G Type III when tested as specified in 4.5.13.

3.2.6 Elastic. Elastic shall be heat cut smooth with no burrs or residual melt. Elastic shall conform to the following requirements.

a) 1 inch; width – 1 inch ±.0625, warp – textured polyester 150/2, filler – textured polyester 150/1, rubber – natural rubber, thickness - .060-.095, stretch – 100% ±10%.

Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

b) 1 1/2 inch; width – 1 1/2 inch ±.125, warp – textured polyester 150/2, filler – textured polyester 150/1, rubber – natural rubber, thickness - .055-.085, stretch – 100% ±10%.

Color: Optional.

c) 4 inch; width – 4 inch ±.060, construction – knitted, warp – textured polyester 150/1, filler – textured polyester, 150/1, 750d total, rubber – natural or equivalent, rubber strands – 60, thickness - .040-.045, picks per inch – 50 ±4, stretch – 110% ±15%.

Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

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3.2.7 Fasteners, Hook, and Loop. Hook and loop fasteners shall conform to A-A-55126, Type II, Class 1, in 5/8”, 1.0”, 1.5”, 2.0”, and 4.0" widths. 1.0” and 2.0” hook and loop fasteners shall be in accordance with spectral reflectance requirements in para. 3.4.6 (Appendix A, Table V-B) when tested in accordance with para 4.5.9. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract.

See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.8 Foam. The foam (located within the yoke) shall be closed cell with the properties specified in Appendix A, Table II when tested as specified in ASTM D-3575. The foam shall be sandwiched between the ballistic filler.

3.2.9 Snap Fasteners. Snap fasteners shall conform to MS27980, style 2, hard action. The snap fasteners shall have a black chemical finish, except that the button cap shell shall have an enamel finish. The enamel shall be uniformly coated over the top surface of the shell including the visible portion of the edge. The enamel shall be capable of withstanding attachment operations without removal of any enamel. The enamel coating shall be smooth and free of sags, runs, and streaks (see 4.5). Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.10 Polyethylene. 0.045 ±.005 inches thick, high density.

3.2.11 Cable. 3/32 Galvanized 7x7 aircraft cable coated to .163 +/-.008 with natural nylon. Ends of cable shall have no exposed metal.

3.2.12 Thread. Thread, Nylon, Bonded, Size E (Tex 76) or Size F (Tex 112), A-A-59826, Type II, Class A as required. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.13 Coated Fabric. Hypalon Coated Nylon, 16 oz/sq yd, Reeves Air Safety Products, or equal.

Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.14 Ladderloc. Trovato, 1” TLL, ITW P/N 154-0100-5676, or equal. This component will be used for all original manufactured items. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.15 Ladderloc. Splitloop, LL 1, ITW P/N 104-3100, or equal. This component will be used in the spares kit (Appendix A, Table III). Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See

3.2.16 “D”-Ring. 1”, (ITW P/N: 01047-20 or equivalent) Steel, Zinc, Welded. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors. Spectral reflectance requirements shall be in accordance with para. 3.4.6 (Appendix A, Table V-B) when tested in accordance with para 4.5.9.

3.2.17 Shoulder Buckle. Shoulder buckle, 2" to 1" webbing reducer shall not exceed 2.5" width, 1" height, and 0.1" thickness. Average break strength shall be at least 400 lbf.

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3.2.18 Ring. Rectangular, 1" X 1/2" X .150, Steel, Zinc, Welded. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.19 Loop. 1 1/8" X 3/16" X .120, Steel, Zinc, Welded. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.20 Slide. 25mm, Steel, Zinc, ITW P/N 08090-22-21884, or equal. Camouflage color will be specified in the contract. See Appendix A, Table IV for individual piece colors.

3.2.21 Slide. Tri/Glide, Bowed, 2", Steel, ITW P/N 09148-22-21884, or equal.

3.2.22 Grommet. Plain, brass, black oxide, NASM16491, size 0, type I, class 3

3.2.23 Washer. Plain, brass, black oxide, NASM16491, size 0, type I, class 3

3.2.24 Outer Shell Field Repair Patch, Type I. One field repair patch, type I, will be furnished with each complete IOTV. 3" 3/4 x 6" 1/4 pressure-sensitive adhesive patch with Abrasion resistant Resin. Patch must be capable of being directly applied to outer shell cloth specified in para. 3.2.1 using mild pressure for 2 minutes or less. Patch must demonstrate an improvement in durability compared to outer shell material. Patch meets pattern size and is the specified camouflage pattern.

3.2.25 Outer Shell Field Repair Patch, Type II. One field repair patch, type II, will be furnished with each complete IOTV. 3" 3/4 x 6" 1/4 pressure-sensitive adhesive patch, Universal Camouflage. Patch must be capable of being directly applied to outer shell cloth specified in para. 3.2.1 using mild pressure for 2 minutes or less. Patch must demonstrate equal durability compared to outer shell material. Patch meets color, pattern size and Near Infra Red values as the specified camouflage pattern.

3.2.26 Outer Shell Cleaning Foam System. Manual foam dispensing system with cleaning surfactant and water/inert agents that removes stains, dirt, blood and odor. Foam shall not affect visual or Near Infra Red signature as per the specified camouflage pattern requirements. The plastic container must be a 5 oz non-aerosol device that is capable of foaming cleaning solution.

The plastic container cap shall be capable of working as a brush. Product shall not contain components designated to be possible or suspected human carcinogens. pH of solution shall be no less than 7.0 and no more than 7.5. Major components of the foam shall not flash.

3.3 Design. The Body armor, multiple threat model dismounted system is a modular vest protecting the upper torso from multiple ballistic threats which is easily configured to defeat predicted mission threat at a minimum system weight. The IOTV subsystem (see 3.5) consists of

(1) One base vest assembly made up of a camouflage outershell base vest carrier with a ballistic insert set made up of removable ballistic (back and front) inserts, (2) One yoke and collar assembly made up of one each front and back yoke and collar carrier assemblies with a ballistic insert set made up of ballistic inserts, (3) One groin protector assembly made up of a groin protector carrier with a removable ballistic insert, ( 4) One lower back protector assembly made up of a lower pack protector carrier with a removable ballistic insert, and (5) One deltoid protector. Components are all attached to the IOTV. The IOTV provides protection from

FQ/PD 07-05 E Page 10 of 70 conventional fragmenting munitions and multiple hits from 9mm handgun rounds. The SAPI, ISAPI, ESAPI or XSAPI subsystem consists of a set of interchangeable, sized, and contoured plates inserted into front and back pockets inside the IOTV carrier to provide vital organs protection against multi-hits of small arms rifle bullets and indirect fire flechettes. The ESBI subsystem consists of a set of interchangeable, contoured plates inserted into left and right side pockets of the IOTV carrier. Webbing hanger attachments on the front of the IOTV outershell carrier accommodate limited load carrying compatible with MOLLE modular load bearing vest pockets. The variants of Body armor, multiple threat modular system configurations follow below. Recommended enhancements are encouraged to improve its operational effectiveness and manufacturability.

a) IOTV base vest only; which does not include any of the front and back yoke and collar, groin protector, lower back protector, deltoid protector or SAPI, ISAPI, ESAPI or XSAPI modular components.

b) IOTV base vest with one or more, or all of the modular components; front and back yoke and collar, groin protector, lower back protector, deltoid protector and/or one or two SAPI, ISAPI, ESAPI, or XSAPI

c) IOTV base vest with none, some, or all modular components and limited load carriage using MOLLE pockets.

3.3.1 Patterns. The Government shall furnish patterns for the baseline design from which the contractor can use applicable parts to create cutting working patterns. Compliance with patterns is needed to meet interface requirements with fielded personnel combat equipment. The working patterns shall include the size, directional lines, placement marks, notches, and provided seam allowances. Baseline patterns require a 3/8” seam allowance +/-1/16” unless otherwise stated on patterns. Except for the ballistic panels, all the components of the vest shall be cut with a tolerance of +/- 1/16” in accordance with the pattern parts indicated except where changes or enhancement(s) to baseline are proposed. The ballistic panels shall be cut with a tolerance of - 1/16”/+1/8” to ensure maximum protective area of coverage is achieved (see para. 3.5, Appendix A, Table VI-B). Drill holes are not permitted.

3.3.1.1 Base Vest and Components Carrier Outer Shell, Camouflage (as specified).

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Front Outer Shell F OUT SH 1 Face Up

2. Front Flap F FL 1 Face Up

3. Front Channel Cover F CH CVR 1 Pair

4. Front Right Shoulder Cover F R SHD CVR 1 Face Up

5. Front Left Shoulder Cover Top F L SHD CVR TP 1 Face Up

6. Front Left Shoulder Cover Bottom F L SHD CVR BT 1 Face Up

7. Front Release Handle Cover F RL HN CVR 1 Face Up

8. Back Outer Shell B OUT SH 1 Face Up

9. Back Upper Flap B UP FL 1 Face Up

10. Back Center Flap B CTR FL 1 Face Up

11. Back Shoulder Cover B SHD CVR 1 Pair

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12. Back Channel Cover B CH CVR 1 Pair

13. Side Plate Carrier Outer Shell SPC OUT SH 1 Pair

14. Side Plate Carrier Inner Shell SPC IN SH 1 Pair

15. Side Plate Carrier Plate Pocket SPC P PK 1 Pair

16. Side Plate Carrier Pocket Bottom Overlay SPC P PK BTM OVLY 1 Pair

17. Side Plate Carrier Label Underlay SPC LBL UNLY 1 Pair

18. Side Plate Carrier Plate Pocket Inner Cap SPC P PK IN CAP 1 Pair

19. Side Plate Carrier Plate Pocket Cap Top SPC P PK CAP TP 1 Pair

20. Side Plate Carrier Plate Pocket Outer Cap SPC P PK OUT CAP 1 Pair

21. Collar Front Outer Shell CLR F OUT SH 1 Face Up

22. Collar Back Outer Shell CLR B OUT SH 1 Pair

23. Lower Back Protector Outer Shell LBP OUT SH 1 Face Up

24. Groin Protector Outer Shell GP OUT SH 1 Face Up

23. Groin Protector Inner Shell GP IN SH 1 Face Up

24. Deltoid Outer Shell, Upper Inner DLT UP IN 2 Face Up

25. Deltoid Outer Shell, Lower Inner DLT LW IN 2 Face Up

26. Deltoid Outer Shell DLT OUT SH 2 Face Up

27. Deltoid Arm Strap Channel DLT CHNL 2 Face Up

3.3.1.2 Base Vest and Components Carrier Inner Shell, see Appendix A Table IV for color.

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Front Flap Pocket F FL PK 1 Face Up

2. Front Inside Plate Pocket F IN P PK 1 Face Up

3. Back Inside Plate Pocket B IN P PK 1 Face Up

4. Back Center Flap Inside Pocket B CTR FL IN PK 1 Face Up

5. Back Center Flap Pocket B CTR FL PK 1 Face Up

6. Internal Elastic Band Outer Cover IEB OUT CVR 1 Pair

7. Internal Elastic Band Inner Cover IEB IN CVR 1 Pair

8. Yoke Front Outer Shell YK F OUT SH 1 Face Up

9. Yoke Front Inner Shell YK F IN SH 1 Face Up

10. Yoke Back Outer Shell YK B OUT SH 1 Face Up

11. Front Inner Shell Upper F IN SH UP 1 Face Up

12. Front Inner Shell Lower F IN SH LWR 1 Face Up

13. Front Inner Shell Side F IN SH S 1 Pair

14. Back Inner Shell Upper B IN SH UP 1 Face Up

15. Back Inner Shell Lower B IN SH LWR 1 Face Up

16. Back Inner Shell Side B IN SH S 1 Pair

17. Lower Back Protector Inner Shell Upper LBP IN SH UP 1 Face Up

18. Lower Back Protector Inner Shell Lower LBP IN SH LWR 1 Face Up

3.3.1.3 Collar Material.

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Collar Front Inner Shell CLR F IN SH 1 Face Up

2. Collar Back Inner Shell CLR B IN SH 1 Pair

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3.3.1.4 Spacer mesh.

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Yoke Back Inner Shell YK B IN SH 1 Face Up

3.3.1.5 Ballistic Panel Cover.

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Front Ballistic Cover Outer F BL CVR OUT 1 Face Up

2. Front Ballistic Cover Inner F BL CVR IN 1 Face Up

3. Back Ballistic Cover Outer B BL CVR OUT 1 Face Up

4. Back Ballistic Cover Inner B BL CVR IN 1 Face Up

5. Lower Back Protector Ballistic Cover Outer LBP BL CVR OUT 1 Face Up

6. Lower Back Protector Ballistic Cover Inner LBP BL CVR IN 1 Face Up

7. Groin Protector Ballistic Cover Outer GP BL CVR OUT 1 Face Up

8. Groin Protector Ballistic Cover Inner GP BL CVR IN 1 Face Up

9. Deltoid Protector Ballistic Cover Outer DLT BL CVR OUT 2 Face Up

10. Deltoid Protector Ballistic Cover Inner DLT BL CVR IN 2 Face Up

3.3.1.6 Ballistic Panel. (Number of Ply Dependent on Proposed Material System)

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Front Ballistic F BL 1

2. Back Ballistic B BL 1

3. Collar Front Ballistic Narrow CLR F BL NR 1

4. Collar Front Ballistic Wide CLR F BL WD 1

5. Collar Back Ballistic Narrow CLR B BL NR 1 Pair

6. Collar Back Ballistic Wide CLR B BL WD 1 Pair

7. Yoke Front Ballistic YK F BL 1

8. Yoke Back Ballistic YK B BL 1

9. Lower Back Protector Ballistic LBP BL 1

10. Groin Protector Ballistic GP BL 1

11. Deltoid Protector Ballistic DLT BL 2

3.3.1.7 Foam.

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Yoke Front Foam YK F FM 1

3.3.1.8 Polyethylene.

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Side Plate Carrier Stiffener SPC STF 1Pair

2. Side Plate Carrier Pocket Strap Stiff. SPC PL PK STRAP STF 4

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3.3.1.9 Coated Fabric.

Item Nomenclature Computer Nomenclature Cut

1. Cable Handle Overlay CBL HN OVLY 1 Face Up

3.3.1.10 Templates.

Item Nomenclature

1. Front and Back Center Flap Strap

2. Front and Back Inner Plate Pocket Strap

3. Front Left Shoulder Strap, Narrow

4. Front Left Shoulder Hook, Long Strap

5. Front Left Shoulder Hook, Short Strap

6. Front Right Shoulder Cover Cable Guide

7. Front Bartacks

8. Front Flap Bartacks

9. Back Drag Strap

10. Back Upper Release Loop

11. Back Flap Bartacks

12. Side Plate Carrier Bartacks

13. Internal Elastic Band Metal Loop and Slide Assembly

14. Yoke Front and Back Strap, Narrow

15. Yoke Front Strap, Wide

16. Lower Back Protector Strap

17. Lower Back Protector Overlay Bartacks

18. Groin Protector Strap

19. Cable Assembly Handle

20. Shoulder Attachment Assembly

3.3.1.11 Fastener Tape, Hook and Loop, A-A-55126.

Item Nomenclature Cut

1. 5/8” Hook Pieces are per pattern marking

2. 1" Hook Pieces are per pattern marking

3. 1 1/2" Hook Pieces are per pattern marking

4. 2" Hook Pieces are per pattern marking

5. 4" Hook Pieces are per pattern marking

6. 5/8” Loop Pieces are per pattern marking

7. 1" Loop Pieces are per pattern marking

8. 1 1/2" Loop Pieces are per pattern marking

9. 2" Loop Pieces are per pattern marking

10. 4" Loop Pieces are per pattern marking

3.3.1.12 Tape, 1” Binding, MIL-PRF-5038

Item Nomenclature Usage as Required

1. Front Right and Left Channel Cover Bottom Edge

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2. Front Right Shoulder Cover Top Edge

3. Front Top Left Shoulder Cover Top Edge

4. Front Bottom Left Shoulder Cover Top Edge

5. Front Flap Edge

6. Front Flap Pocket Bottom Edge

7. Front Plate Pocket Top and Bottom Edge

8. Front Right and Left Side Pocket Top Edge

9. Back Right and Left Shoulder Cover Top and Bottom Edge

10. Back Upper Flap Edge

11. Back Center Flap Edge

12. Back Right and Left Channel Cover Inside Edge

13. Back Flap Pocket Bottom Edge

14. Back Inside Plate Pocket Top and Bottom Edge

15. Side Plate Carrier Edge

16. Side Plate Carrier Right and Left Plate Pocket Flap Outer Edge

17. Side Plate Carrier Right and Left Plate Pocket Top and Bottom Edge

18. Side Plate Carrier Right and Left Inner Cap Bottom Edge

19. Yoke Back Outside and Inside Edge

20. Yoke Front Outside and Inside Edge

21. Lower Back Protector Edge

22. Lower Back Protector Overlay Ends

3.3.1.13 Webbing 1.0”, MIL-W-17337.

Item Nomenclature Cut Qty

1. Back Upper Release Loops 5 2

2. Back Lower Release Loops 5 2

3. Back Middle Release Loop 5 1

4. Back Cable Channel 3 1

5. Back Cable Channels 4 2

3.3.1.14 Webbing 1.0”, A-A-55301, Camouflage (as specified in contract).

Item Nomenclature Cut

1. Front Pieces are per pattern marking

2. Front Flap Pieces are per pattern marking

3. Back Center Flap Pieces are per pattern marking

4. Side Plate Carrier Pieces are per pattern marking

5. Lower Back Protector Overlay Pieces are per pattern marking

6. Deltoid Protector Outershell Pieces are per pattern marking

3.3.1.15 Webbing 1.0”, A-A-55301, see Appendix A Table IV for color

Item Nomenclature Cut Qty

1. Front Inner Yoke Attachment 3 4

2. Front Inner Yoke Attachment 3 ½ 2

3. Front Inner Groin Attachment 3 2

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4. Front Left Shoulder Snap Closure 2 1

5. Front Left Shoulder Snap Strap 7 1/2 1

6. Front and Back Center Flap Closures 8 2

7. Back Inner Yoke Attachment 3 4

8. Back Inner Lower Back Attachment 3 2

9. Back Drag Strap 19 1/4 1

10. Back Retention Handle 3 1/4 1

11. Back Upper Loop With Ring 4 1/4 2

12. Side Plate Carrier Right and Left 25 1/2 w/Angle 4

13. Side Plate Carrier Flap Closure 5 2

14. Side Plate Carrier Pocket Closure 8 w/Angle 2

15. Internal Elastic Band Strap 12 w/Angle 2

16. Internal Elastic Band Keeper 2 1/2 2

17. Yoke/Collar Assembly Front and Back Attachment 3 4

18. Yoke/Collar Assembly Front and Back Strap 7 1/4 w/Angle 4

19. Lower Back Protector Strap 9 3/4 2

20. Groin Protector Strap 9 2

21. Cable Assembly Handle 13 1

22. Side Plate Carrier Handles 8 ½ 2

3.3.1.16 Webbing 1.5”, MIL-W-17337.

I Item Nomenclature Cut Qty

1. Front Right Shoulder Cover Cable Cover Guide see 3.5.3.16 2

3.3.1.17 Webbing 2.0”, 100% Nylon

Item Nomenclature Cut Qty

1. Front Right Shoulder Strap 16 w/Angle 1

2. Front Left Shoulder Strap, Long 15 1

3.3.1.18 Webbing 2.0”, MIL-W-17337.

Item Nomenclature Cut Qty

1. Front and Back Inside Plate Pockets 12 2

2. Back Inside Drag Strap Reinforcement 8 1/2 1

3. Yoke/Collar Assembly Front Inner 4 ½ 2

4. Front Left Shoulder Strap, Short 5 1

3.3.1.19 Webbing 3.0”, MIL-W-17337.

Item Nomenclature Cut Qty

1. Internal Elastic Band Channel Covers 6 2

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3.3.1.20 Elastic 1.0".

Item Nomenclature Cut Qty

1. Side Plate Carrier Elastic Keepers 3 4

3.3.1.21 Elastic 4".

Item Nomenclature Cut Qty

1. Internal Elastic Bands X-Small to Small 10 2 Medium to Large long 13 2 X-Large to 2 X-Large 16 2 3 X-Large to 4 X-Large 19 2

2. Side Plate Pocket Inner Cap Elastic per pattern 2

3.3.1.22 Elastic 1 1/2".

Item Nomenclature Cut Qty

1. Back Channel Cover 7 2

3.3.1.23 Cable.

Item Nomenclature Cut Qty Cable, total length X-Small to Small 60 1 Medium to Large long 62 1 X-Large to X-Large Long 64 1 2 X-Large to 4 X-Large 67 1

3.4 Multiple Threat Body Armor System Performance Requirements. The following requirements apply to all components and subcomponents of the multiple threat body armor system in any of its potential configurations in accordance with paragraph 3.3.

3.4.1 Functional Integration. All Body armor, multiple threat components shall be integrated for functional and physical interfaces for any Body armor, multiple threat system configuration. All components within a size shall be fully interchangeable with every other system of the same size (i.e. back ballistic panel will fit into any IOTV outer shell back of same size) with no degradation of performance. Any configuration of Body armor, multiple threat in accordance with paragraph 3.3 shall be functionally integrated with any configuration of MOLLE (see 4.4).

3.4.2 Fungus Resistance. All components and parts of the body armor, including interior components, shall be resistant to fungal growth. The visual grading shall be less than 2. All components shall show only trace or no susceptibility to fungal growth nor experience damage due to the presence of fungus spores or adjacent fungus growth. (see paragraph 4.5.8)

3.4.3 Individual Repairs. The Table III in Appendix A depicts spares requirements, based on a Company of 150 soldiers. Individual repair kits will be supplied when specified in acquisition documents (paragraph 6.2).

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3.4.4 Use and Care Instruction. An instruction pamphlet will be furnished by the manufacturer with each body armor system. The instruction pamphlet will be printed on a durable man made, synthetic paper capable of multiple time use under harsh field conditions. MCN: 7610-01-F00- 77223 or equivalent.

3.4.5 Camouflage. Table IV in Appendix A outlines the camouflage for multi terrain environment; disruptive patterns and solids, for applicable components to reduce visual and infrared (both near and far IR) signature to an acceptable level (see 4.5.9).

3.4.6 Infrared Reflectance. The infrared reflectance for finished outershell fabric, external webbing and exterior facing components only, specified in 3.4.5, shall conform to the requirements specified in Appendix A, Tables V-A, B, & C initially and after laundering when tested as specified in 4.5.9. Acetal hardware shall conform to infrared reflectance requirements in Appendix A, Table V-D.

3.4.7 Matching. The webbing and cloths shall match the color and appearance of the standard sample when tested as specified in 4.5.13.

3.4.8 Colorfastness. The printed finished cloth shall show fastness to laundering (after 3 cycles), light (after 40 standard fading hours or 170 kilojoules), and perspiration equal to or better than the standard sample or 3-4 of the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change and Color Transfer for each of the pattern areas, except fastness to light shall be equal to or better than a rating of 3 for Color Change. The finished cloth shall show fastness to crocking equal to or better than the standard sample or shall have an AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale rating of not lower than 3-4 for all the pattern areas. The finished textile components shall meet the colorfastness requirements when tested as specified in para. 4.5 (Appendix C, Table I-B).

3.5 Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) subsystem. See paragraph 3.3 for IOTV configuration. The maximum finished weight of the IOTV subsystem components for each size is outlined in Appendix A, Table VI-A when measured as specified in 4.5.6. The minimum area of ballistic coverage for each ballistic panel subcomponent in each size is outlined in Appendix A, Table VI-B when tested as specified in 4.5.5. Finished base vest measurements for each size are outlined in Appendix A, Table VI-C when inspected as specified in 4.5.2.

3.5.1 Ballistic Protection Levels. The Body armor, multiple threat protection levels follow (see 4.1, 4.4, & 4.6):

a) IOTV provides fragmentation protection from conventional fragmenting munitions (see paragraph 3.5.2.2).

b) IOTV provides multi-hit handgun bullet protection for 9mm, 124 gr., Full Metal Jacket

(FMJ) Remington projectile (see paragraph 3.5.2.3).

c) IOTV and SAPI (see 2.2) together provide multi-hit small arms bullet protection from:

(1) NATO 7.62 x 51 mm M-80 Ball.

(2) Soviet 7.62 mm x 54 R Ball Type LPS

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(3) U.S. 5.56 mm M855 Ball.

d) IOTV and ISAPI (2.2) together provide multi-hit small arms bullet protection from

(2) Soviet 7.62 mm x 54 R Ball Type LPS

(4) 7.62 x 39 mm API (Russian BZ and Chinese Type 56)

e) IOTV and ESAPI (2.2) together provide multi-hit small arms bullet protection from

(2) Soviet 7.62 mm x 54 R Ball Type LPS

(4) 7.62mm x 63 APM 2

f) IOTV and XSAPI - classified

3.5.2 Ballistic Performance. The IOTV ballistic material system consists of an outershell, ballistic panel, and an outershell inner lining to accomplish the ballistic characteristics specified in paragraphs 3.5.2.2, 3.5.2.2.1, and 3.5.2.3 as tested in paragraph 4.6.

3.5.2.1 Removable Ballistic Panel Subcomponent. Ballistic panels must be able to be inserted easily into IOTV outershell carriers; front and back base vest, lower back protector, and groin protector. The ballistic panels shall provide a means to prevent raveling and soiling, and to secure placement properly within the outershell carrier. The gap/ease between outershell carrier and panel shall be no greater than the ease allowed within the baseline patterns (see 4.5.1).

3.5.2.1.1 Ballistic filler. The ballistic filler weight shall not exceed 1.10 lb sq/ft with a maximum

0.30 inch thickness when tested as specified in 4.5.6 and 4.5.7. Except for ancillary components such as thread, the ballistic filler shall be made entirely of ballistic material. If ballistic filler is non-contiguous, it is required a minimum 1”, feathered overlap is achieved when fully extended during individual movements to maintain uniform ballistic protection.

Ballistic material for a specific lot will be limited to that particular lot with the following exception: in the case where a roll of significant length remains, that particular roll may be used in the next consecutive lot. Under no circumstances shall ballistic material from a particular roll be used on more than 2 lots.

3.5.2.1.2 Flexibility. The ballistic filler stiffness shall not exceed 225 cm-g when tested as specified in 4.6.6.

3.5.2.1.3 Abrasion Resistance. All adjacent layers within the ballistics material system shall demonstrate abrasion resistance against each other for a minimum of 2000 cycles when tested as specified in paragraph 4.5 (Appendix C, Table I-B). A rating ≥3 is required.

3.5.2.2 IOTV Fragmentation Protection. The ballistic material system (see 3.5.2) shall provide consistent ballistic performance. For each complete IOTV all ballistic inserts for base vest, collar, groin, deltoid, and lower back protectors. All IOTV components and base vest (see para.

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3.3) will be made from the same approved ballistic package. Appendix B, Table I lists the required minimum V50 values for base vest assembly, and collar assemblies, lower back protector, groin protector, and deltoid protector at specified obliquity when tested with the Fragment Simulating Projectile (FSP) and Right Circular Cylinder (RCC) dry and wet (sea water).

Appendix B, Table I specifies minimum ballistic performance that shall be maintained after conditioning to hot and cold temperature, accelerated aging and POL contamination. Testing is specified in 4.5. Any change in the IOTV area of coverage must meet minimum casualty reduction potential of the approved system coverage (see 3.5, Appendix A, Table VI-B) and V50 performance (see Appendix B, Table I) stated herein. Any product improvements in the ballistic performance of the IOTV base vest panels shall not reduce the ballistic performance of the Body armor, multiple threat system small arms protection of base vest and SAPI when tested as specified in SAPI/ISAPI/ESAPI/XSAPI performance requirements (see 2.2).

3.5.2.2.1 Yoke Fragmentation Protection. Additional ballistic filler sandwiched in the yoke carrier of outershell and lining shall not exceed 0.40 lb./sq. ft (max.) and 0.10 inch thickness (max.). The minimum V50 is outlined in Appendix B, Table II.

3.5.2.3 Handgun Protection. The ballistic material system shall be engineered to provide handgun protection at no added weight to the fragmentation material system. Table III, in Appendix B outlines the ballistic material system minimum dry V50, and V0 acceptance for the 9mm, 124 gr., FMJ Remington projectile against 3 hits at 0 degree obliquity and 2 hits at 30 degree obliquity with maximum deformation when tested as specified in 4.6. Desired 9mm performance is required at no added material weight.

3.5.3 IOTV Construction. The exterior of the system shall be edge stitched approximately 1/8 inch from all edges EXCEPT front edge contacting the neck area of the individual and the back starting at the beginning of the shoulder flap continuing around the neck line to the other shoulder flap end. All stitching shall be back-tacked to prevent raveling and demonstrate good stitching quality with no loose ends, consistent stitches per inch, even tension with no loose needle or bobbin thread. Fabric edges shall not ravel.

3.5.3.1 Hook and Loop Fastener. Hook and loop fasteners shall not be stitched in the selvage edge to prevent associated fraying durability problems in repeated use (see 4.5).

3.5.3.2 Stitching. Stitching shall conform to ASTM D-6193, 9-10 stitches per inch. End of seams and stitches (stitch type 301) that are not caught in other seams or stitching shall be securely back tacked or back stitched. Thread breaks or bobbin run-outs occurring during sewing shall be secured by stitching back of the break minimum of 1/2 inch. Thread tension shall be maintained so that there will be no loose stitching resulting in loose bobbin or top thread, or excessively high stitching resulting in puckering of the materials sewn. Thread ends shall be trimmed to a length of not more that 1/4 inch.

3.5.3.3 Automatic Stitching. Automatic stitching machines may be used to perform any of the stitching patterns provided the requirements for the stitch pattern, stitches per inch, size and type

FQ/PD 07-05 E Page 20 of 70 of thread are met, and at least three or more tying, overlapping, or back stitches are used to secure the ends of the stitching.

3.5.3.4 Bartacks. No stitch run-off is allowed and no needle cutting by bartack. Double bartacks (one on top of the other) will be avoided to prevent needle cutting and weakening of the attachment point. Bartack requirements are specified in Appendix A, Table VII when tested as specified in 4.5.

3.5.3.5 Bartack Alignment for MOLLE Pocket Attachment. The required spacing of vertical bartacks is specified below which is needed for physical compatibility of MOLLE pocket attachment on IOTV base vest.

a) Distance between vertical bartacks on horizontal webbing shall be 1 1/2” – 0/+1/16”.

b) Distance between horizontal webbing shall be 1 1/8” (±1/16).

c) Vertical bartacks on consecutive horizontal webbing rows shall be vertical aligned bottom to top in a vertical straight line.

3.5.3.6 Buttonholes. Buttonholes shall be straight cut. Position in accordance with the marks indicated on the pattern, with the ends of the buttonholes securely tacked. All buttonholes will be 1 ¼” with a finished cut of 1”+ 1/16”, except for the buttonholes in the back upper flap. The two buttonholes in the back upper flap will be 1 3/8” with a cut of 1 1/8” + 1/16”.

3.5.3.7 Snap setting. A hole shall be prepunched to receive the button and eyelet components of the snap fastener. The hole shall be smaller than the outside diameter of the button and eyelet barrels. The fastener shall be securely clinched without cutting the adjacent materials, and no splits shall occur in the button or eyelet barrels.

3.5.3.8 Drag Strap. The drag strap on the back of the IOTV carrier (all sizes) shall have a peak strength not less than 400 lbf (increased strength is desirable) when tested in accordance with para 4.8.

3.5.3.9 Release Cable. Ends of cable to be free of burrs, sharp edges and shall have no exposed metal. Cable handle shall be constructed with webbing such that a bartack separates two unequal lengths of cable and holds the cable firmly in place. Pull strength of the cable handle shall be at least 100 lbf. The lengths of the unequal sections is provided in Appendix A, Table VIII. The lengths shall be measured from the end of the webbing handle where the cable is exposed.

3.5.3.10 Binding. All ends of binding not completely encased are to be seared.

3.5.3.11 IOTV Drainage. The IOTV shall provide a durable means to allow water in the vest to drain out quickly and easily. Grommets/Eyelets/Washers will be securely cinched without splitting in a manner that will prevent detachment from or cutting of the adjacent material.

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3.5.3.12 Torso Adjustment. Torso adjustment shall be accomplished using both internal and external means to provide the wearer a means to easily secure the vest to the torso. The internal adjustment, located in front of the wearer, shall be a hook and loop type closure. The external adjustment, located behind the wearer, shall utilize a friction adjustment.

3.5.3.13 Emergency Release Mechanism. An emergency release mechanism shall be provided.

The activator shall be located on the front (chest) portion of the vest and be capable of being operated with either hand, gloved or not. Upon activation of the mechanism, the vest shall separate into two distinct pieces (front and back); the front yoke and collar shall remain attached to the front piece.

3.5.3.14 Inner Elastic Waistband. When the emergency release mechanism is activated both left and right pieces of the inner elastic waistband shall separate from the vest. Neither side shall be permanently attached to the base vest.

3.5.3.15 Emergency Release Anchor Webbing. The 1” webbing components used to attach the side plate carriers and internal elastic waistband to the base vest shall be no more than 1.25” +0”/-.25” in height.

3.5.3.16 Emergency Release Cable Channel. A channel for routing the quick release cable from the handle pocket on the front of the vest to the rear shoulder attachment points shall be constructed from two pieces of 1.5” webbing. The pieces shall be sewn together to provide a continuous channel for the quick release cable. The channel shall be attached on the line where the Front Release Handle Cover meets the Front Right Channel Cover to allow only the cable to be inserted while preventing the cable handle from being pulled into the channel. The channel shall extend 4” ± 1/8” beyond the edge of the Front Right Channel Cover.

3.6 Size, Identification, and Instruction Label. All markings must be visible in low light levels under .0108 fc lighting and also in blackout conditions with an L-shaped standard Army issued flashlight with a red or blue filter.