One of the items I ran across during Warrior East was the Gen II Modular Scalable Vest from Custom Armor Group. Unfortunately, as it is part of a current Army program, fielding of this popular armor vest is restricted for those outside of the program of record or for those who are, but want to spend O&M funds to jump in line, like the National Guard.
With long lead-times and high demand for the U.S. Army’s Modular Scalable Vest (MSV Gen II), PEO Soldier has required all purchases for approved MSV Gen II systems flow through their current contract. This has made the lead times of MSV Gen II vests for other branches take much longer than expected.
Custom Armor Group (CAG) and its strategic partners have designed the QR2 which can be seen above to the right of the issue MSV. The QR2 is a high performing armor system with similar user interface, visuals and profile while offering improved delivery times.
The QR2 will be available immediately for those units unable to wait the extended MSV Gen II lead times.
The CAG QR2 was developed to offer a solution to meet demand and shorten lengthy lead times. This design utilizes manufacturing techniques and advanced materials which allow more efficient manufacturing and supply chain management.
The QR2 utilizes an NIJ 0101.06 (National Institute of Justice) certified, and First Article Tested/Approved package currently fielded by NAVSEA and CNIC. The package was created as an updated version of the former NAVSEA soft armor solution. This NIJ 0101.06 certified ballistic package also offers US Military FRAG protection (like the MSV Gen II) along with special threat protections. Additionally, the upgraded ballistic offers all these advantages while showing a 25% weight reduction versus former NAVSEA ballistic package.
Other small advances in the QR2 are an improved inner carrier system and additional padding for user comfort. Still, the greatest advantage will be availability.
Samples are shipping to USAF for approval this month, giving USAF units MSV Gen II styling with USAF specifications (USAF currently requires min NIJ 0101.06 IIIA Protection).
For more info contact sales@customarmorgroup.com
So who owns the intellectual property. And who paid for r&d for the MSV?
CAG QR2- $600.00
Crye JPC2- $266.10
“It’s not pleasant,” Mike said. “Last winter I was training a new airman, driving out to a site an hour away. It was negative 30 degrees that day with no heat in the Humvee, a hole in the floorboard and wind coming through the floor.”
My opinion- Buy the JPC which is the proven carrier chosen by SOCOM and use the rest of the money to repair the vehicles that actually get you to the fight.
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/minot-worst-air-force-base/
Hard to tell from the wording but this MSV2 either contains or holds on to IIIA soft armor. The JPC2 can only hold soft armor that’s plate shaped and the MSV2 seems to have a slightly larger shape that will accommodate soft armor panels that extend up into the shoulder/trapezius area as well as being able to hold hard armor plates.
I know your whole schtick is shutting all over everything, but your rant has a couple of problems.
First, at that price the JPC2 doesn’t come with armor and isn’t authorized for wear by USAF SF.
Second, HMMWVs don’t get SF to the fight, they have JLTVs for that.
1. I poop on stuff I have personal experience with.
2. I don’t believe the CAG QR2 comes with armor either at the price point of $600. doesn’t matter anyways since you move SAPI plates from one carrier to another.
3. JPC is already in the majority of the branches NSN, a simple update to allow all service members be issued it to save money and have a functional soldier, sailor, airman or marine is a easy choice to make and doesn’t make SOCOM stand out as easily identifiable combatants since they are the only ones who don’t look like a ninja turtle waiting to be shot.
4. SF in this regard is Security Forces and not Special Forces. They are not driving JLTV’s but rather busted ass HMMWV’s as the task and purpose article I linked indicated.
The things you don’t know. But, you love showing everyone what a putz you are.
We are all going to die
absolutely. eventually.
Two huge fastex buckles on the front shoulders. You are dead to me. Do not pass go do not collect $200. The program officer who wrote those requirements should be tarred and feathered.