Minimum_Armor_System_Requirement_5_15_2014.docx

ARMOR REQUIREMENTS

1.0 BALCS/SPEAR Cut Armor Panels

· NIJ Standard-0101.06 certified or most current NIJ certification based on evolving requirements and procedures

· Type IIIA Ballistic Panels

· Drug Enforcement Administration Armor Testing Protocol ballistic certified

· Weight less than 1.31 lbs/ft2

· Thinness less than .30 inches

· BFS average of 42 mm or less

· Must properly fit the carrier with no buckling of panels

1.1 Load-Bearing Vest (Tactical Carrier)

· 500 Denier fabric

· Ranger Green in color

· Release system (Single Pull Cord or 4 Buckle Release)

· Cummerbund

· Side attaching system

· External, bottom-drop, plate pockets

· Carrier compatible for BALCS/SPEAR cut panels

· Front of carrier 3”x 3” Velcro (pile/loop) swath left upper chest

· Upper back carrier MOLLE integrated with Velcro (pile/loop) for placard

1.2 Plates

· Ballistic protection to NIJ III, IV with vest rated IIIA

· Operator cut 10”x 12”; 8”x 10”

1.3 Plate Carrier

· Carrier sized for operator cut 10”x 12”; 8”x 10” plates

· 500 Denier fabric

· Ranger Green in color to match Load-Bearing Vest

· Provides added trauma reduction

· Front of carrier 3”x 3” Velcro (pile/loop) swath left upper chest

· Upper back carrier MOLLE integrated with Velcro (pile/loop) for placard

· Side attaching strap 4 inches in width

· Front top-hinged cummerbund retention flap with kangaroo pouch

· Fully Adjustable

· Subcomponent parts individually replaceable