Body Armor

Abstract

Body Armor Development (BAD) provides the most technologically advanced ballistics protection at the lightest weight in the world today. With current combat operations, these items have generated considerable Congressional and public interest because the items are considered life-saving equipment. When evaluated in total, BAD programs provide the critical systems that save lives, reduce the severity of combat injuries, and increase combat effectiveness by keeping more Marines in the fight. The major focus of all of the BAD programs is to address emergent threats on the battlefield; BAD equipment must constantly adapt to combat these new threats. BAD programs are truly a force multiplier on the battlefield of today and tomorrow. It includes Modular Scalable Vest (MSV), Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI), Helmet, and Eye Protection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Source ID
2513_0206623M_7_1319_PB_2016

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Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Materials Science

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