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23-4. IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION—Continued
Figure 23-2. Trousers
(1) The trousers are made of 16-ply, 14-oz/sq. yd. KEVLAR® ballistic material permanently attached to an
inner and outer water-repellant NOMEX® cover. A waist belt attaches to each side of the trousers by
(2)
(3)
means of a hook and pile fastener.
A scissor-type suspender consisting of 1 1/2 inch wide nylon webbing is sewn to the trousers at two points
at the front of the waist, An adjustable buckle with a squeeze-type quick release is attached to each strap
4 inches above the attachment point on each front panel.
The bottom of each leg front has a spat-type armor which is permanently attached, Two straps of hook
and pile fastener are attached to each spat to wrap around the wearer’s ankle and foot. Each trouser leg
has two-piece components (upper and lower leg) attached at the outseams. The trouser front has a
pocket located on each leg in the thigh area.
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