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d. Organizational/Field Maintenance. Minor repairs, such as small tears in the outer fabric cover, may be performed in the
field using rigger’s tape.
e. Direct/Intermediate Level Support Maintenance. Minor repairs, such as small tears in the outer fabric cover, may be
performed using a patch made of the fabric material and adhesive. (Marine Corps) All other repairs must be performed
by the manufacturer.
f. SAPI Replacement. The SAPI should be marked unserviceable when:
(1) The outer cover is damaged exposing the black ceramic tile material, or
(2) The SAPI is cracked or loose pieces rattling around can be heard when the SAPI is shaken, or
(3) The composite back face is delaminated and the individual fabric piles are separating.
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LABELS
a. OTV. If the stock number and size designation on the identification label or the instruction label is in such condition
that it is apparent that it will not retain legibility when subjected to wear after re-issue, a new label should be
incorporated by removing the old label and replacing it with a new label. Replacement labels can be purchased
individually from the manufacturer and must be ordered by size.
Sample Label:
SIZE: X-LARGE
CHEST: 45" - 49"
INTERCEPTOR OUTER TACTICAL VEST (OTV) Outershell
THE INTERCEPTOR OTV WITH ALL SOFT BALLISTIC PANELS
INSTALLED PROVIDES PROTECTION FROM FRAGMENTATION AND
9mm SUBMACHINE GUN OR LESSER THREATS. THIS VESTDOES
NOT PROTECT AGAINST KNIVES OR SHARP OBJECTS.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR DRY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY DESTROY YOUR VEST.
1. Remove dirt from outer surface using a cloth or soft bristle brush.
2. Remove ALL ballistic panels and the Small Arms Protective Inserts
(SAPI)from the OTV Outershell and the component carriers. Soft
Ballistic panels are cleaned ONLY by removing loose dirt from the
surface and wiping clean with a moistened cloth or soft brush.
Avoid submerging the panels in water, DO NOT bleach, DO NOT
machine wash, DO NOT dry clean, DO NOT apply solvents to the
Ballistic panels. If Ballistic panels become wet allow to air dry in a
flat position away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight. If
ballistic panel becomes saturated with liquids such as gasoline,
bleach, or other lubricants, turn in for replacement as soon as
possible.
3. Hand wash OTV base vest and component outershells only in cold
or lukewarm water, using mild detergent or soap. DO NOT USE
CHLORINE BLEACH, YELLOW SOAP, CLEANING FLUIDS OR
SOLVENTS, WHICH WILL DISCOLOR OR DETERIORATE THE
ITEM.
4. Rinse the outershells thoroughly in clean, lukewarm water
5. Air dry indoors, or in shade, AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES.
6. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DYE ITEMOR FIX DISCOLORATIONS.
TURN IN YOUR VEST/BALLISTIC PANELS IF:
1.
They have been hit by fragment or bullets.
2. The outer cover is torn or damaged beyond repair.
3. The vest is a?bunched and lumps cannot be flattened.
4. The Velcro cannot be closed completely or repaired.
5. The webbing is torn or damaged beyond repair.
6. The vest can no longer be adequately cleaned, or is discolored.
7. The vest has broken stitching, buckles, or snaps.
