TM 10-8400-203-23
23-12. LABELS
Each component of the Body Armor System for EOD, i.e., coat, trousers, bonnet, chest plate, face shield, and carrying
bag, shall have combination, size, identification, and instruction label conforming to Type IV, Class 14 of DD-L- 20. The
label material shall be dyed medium green 614. Small letters and figures shall be 1/16-inch (0.159 mm) minimum,
capital letter, 3/32-inch (0.238 mm) minimum.
a.
b.
c.
Identification Label. The identification label shall read either: Coat, Body Armor for EOD; Trousers, Body
Armor for EOD; Bonnet, Body Armor for EOD; Chest Plate, Body Armor for EOD; Face Shield, Body Armor for
EOD; or Carrying Bag for Body Armor System (EOD).
Size Label. Tables 23-10 through 23-14 identify size labels to be used on components of the Body Armor
System.
Instruction Label. The instruction label for components of the system shall contain the following information:
READ, THEN KEEP THE “USE AND CARE” BOOKLET IN THIS POCKET. THIS
ARMOR MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE.
When worn properly, this body armor will protect your vital areas against fragments
which can cause casualties.
Table 23-10. Size Label Information (Coat)
X-Small
Small
Chest: Up to 33 inches
Chest: from 33 to 37 inches
Stock No.:
Stock No.:
NATO Size: 708-/7484
NATO Size: 7080-8494
Medium
Large
Chest: from 37 to 41 inches
Chest: from 41 to 45 inches
Stock No.:
Stock No.:
NATO Size: 7080/9404
NATO Size: 7080/0414
X-Large
Chest: 45 inches and up
Stock No.:
NATO Size: 7080/1424
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