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23-4. IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION–Continued
(1)
(2)
(3)
The coat is made of 16-ply, 14-oz/sq. yd. KEVLAR ® covers. The KEVLAR® is staggered at the side
seams and at the underseam of the sleeves in an alternating manner in order to conform to the body.
The left shoulder and left side are equipped with a quick-release hook and pile fastener closure which
enables the wearer to quickly doff the coat. The back of the armholes are not attached to the coat back in
order to allow the wearer greater forward arm movement. There are pockets on the front of the coat to
install the chest protector and to carry tools.
The neck protective collar and the groin protector, although separately attached items, are parts of the
coat, body armor, EOD.
(a) The collar is made of 16-ply, 14-oz/sq. yd. KEVLAR® ballistic material inserted into an inner and outer
NOMEX® cover. A hook and pile fastener system connects the protective collar to the coat. The collar
is designed with one open end so that the ballistic insert (KEVLAR®) can be removed and the cover
washed when it becomes soiled.
(b) The groin protector is made of 16-ply, 14-oz/sq. yd. KEVLAR® ballistic material permanently installed
within a NOMEX® cover. A hook and pile fastener system connects the groin protector to the coat.
b. Body Armor, Trousers, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD).
NSN
I
SIZE
I
SPECIFICATION
8470-01-294-5579
Small
MIL-B-44266
8470-01-294-5580
Medium
MIL-B-44266
8470-01-294-5581
Large
MIL-B-44266
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