As the MoD’s PECOC comes closer to reality, we continue to find additional details and photos.
Note that the helmet depicted is a ver 1 helmet and the current ver 3 helmets provide more coverage.
Archive for the ‘Armor’ Category
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2009DBT Releases New LE Armor at SHOT Show
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009In addition to their solid line of armor and other tactical products, DBT is unveiling several new items at SHOT Show 2009.
Federal agents attending SHOT Show will be in for a real treat. They will able to see the new ATF Agent kit (tactical and concealable) featuring the new UTOC carrier and family of pouches for the first time and Diamondback will have their new LE focused team on hand to answer any questions.
DBT will also debut their full line of Flame Retardant pouches and vests designed for military use. Visit their booth at SHOT Show to see video from testing along with the actual vest from the test. Make sure you also ask about their new line of Ultra Lightweight military pouches when you stop by the DBT Booth number 23154.
Photos courtesy of DBT.
USMC Prepares for Improved MTV Program
Thursday, January 8th, 2009MARCOSYSCOM is preparing to engage in a quest for a replacement carrier for the ill-fated MTV. In 2007, the Commandant of the Marine Corps halted further procurements of the bulky MTV and last summer the Marine Corps fielded a limited number of Scalable Plate Carriers. Rather than throwing the baby out with the bathwater, officials at MARCORSYSCOM are formulating a plan to replace the carrier and retain the armor systems purchased during the MTV program. It looks like the concept of “Survivability Through Mobility” espoused by PM-ICE at MARCOSYSCOM is coming to fruition.
Perhaps they will make use of the upcoming SHOT Show in order to take a look at the current state of the art in armor carrier design.
Havoc Armor Carrier from TAG®
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
When it comes to armor the folks at Tactical Assault Gear have been busy beavers. In addition to the Rampage and Enhanced MTV Carrier, their new Havoc armor carrier is intended for operators who prefer to use chest rigs or assault vests over their armor carriers. It is designed to carry the SPEAR/BALCS cut soft armor and has plate pockets for front and back trauma plates in addition to built in 6â€x6†side plate pockets. The Havoc is made of 500 Denier Cordura Nylon to reduce the overall weight and is lined with mesh. Finally, it will accept ballistic groin protectors. Like all TAG® products it is Berry Compliant, and enjoys a 100% lifetime warranty.
The Havoc is available through TAG.
Pictures from TAG®.
PECOC Update
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009Here are some more photos from the UK MoD showing the details of the PECOC trials ensembles.
Patrol Incident Gear Plate Carrier from SKD Tactical
Thursday, January 1st, 2009SKD is offering a new line of products called Patrol Incident Gear (P.I.G.) which are manufactured by Eagle Industries. The first product is a Plate Carrier based on the Eagle Plate Carrier with Cummerbund. It is currently available in a pre-production variant exclusively in Multicam. It is offered a deep discount and user feedback will be incorporated into the final design.
Here are the main features:
– Internal Plate Harness Will Accept Any Size Plate
– Rear Lumbar Pad
– Front and Rear Velcro Covered PALS
– Larger Side Plate Pocket to Accommodate Up to 6″ x 8″ Plates
– Integrated Sling Attachment for Forth Coming PIG Sling
The PIG Plate Carrier can be ordered from SKD Tactical. Patrol Incident Gear has a splash page up here.
Photo from SKD Tactical.
Camelbak’s New Direct Armor Attachment System
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008During OR we posted an short teaser about Camelbak’s new line of bladders designed to be fitted directly to armor vests. The Direct Armor Attachment System has been adapted to three new packs ArmorBak, ThermoBak, and the Ambush AB 500. They are designed to attach to the armor’s PALS webbing via a split bar side release buckle. Examples we saw at OR and AUSA were in UCP and Coyote. You should expect to see these hit shelves right after SHOT Show.
Photos from Military Times.
TAG® Enhanced MTV Releasable Armor Carrier
Monday, December 29th, 2008
Tactical Assault Gear has announced a new carrier to fit Marines Corps MTV cut level IIIA soft armor, ESAPI ballistic plate system, neck, groin, and back down armor as an alternative to the issue system. The Marine Corps MTV issue armor system has been a sore subject since its inception and further procurements by the Marines were halted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Conway who said “I’m not quite sure how we got to where we are, but what I do know is it is not a winner.†The issues are varied, but one of the main concerns is not the actual armor, but the carrier itself. Marines find it cumbersome, heavy, and difficult to don and doff without assistance. General Conway also said, “It is heavier. It gives a little more protection — that is one of the net positives with it. We still need a lighter vest that gives us the same amount of protectionâ€.
Armed with this information TAG® designed a new carrier system for the issued armor the Marine Corps and some Navy units are using. The carrier uses TAG’s® split-front opening, meaning you can leave one cummerbund attached at all times allowing the user to enter the carrier from the side and close it. The release system on TAG’s® Enhanced MTV carrier is the same patent pending design used on all of TAG’s® releasable armor carriers.
The Enhanced MTV carrier consists of single center pull pillow and cables that release both the shoulders & cummerbund at the same time. The pull pillow is designed to be pulled in any direction and work and the handle cannot be accidentally pulled because it is not a loop like the current one and can be pulled while sitting down as well. Additionally, the cummerbund includes removable pouches on the inside that accommodate the issued MTV soft armor inserts and side plates and locks in place and does not require stays to keep it from shifting while worn.
The most significant improvement is in the size adjustment options. The current MT’s sizing is a bit off so a Marine who should be wearing a medium is forced to wear a large for it to fit properly. The Enhanced MTV has slots in the side that fit the side plates. When the carrier is made smaller by the wearer the side plates will go into the vest. This allows for the armor in the vest to overlap on the sides increasing side protection.
The shoulders and upper torso section of the carrier are made with non slip rubberized nylon. This will ensure a solid platform when assuming different types of shooting positions as well as keep slings and pack straps from falling or slipping off the user’s shoulders. In addition it also eliminates the need for shoulder stops that currently come with the issued MTV.
This carrier is only available through TAG directly. The price is very reasonable at $369.95 for the carrier. For those attending SHOT Show in Orlando, they can check out the Enhanced MTV carrier at TAG’s® booth (number 9484).
