TO 14P3-1-102
TM 10-8470-202-13
5-6.
To keep armor balanced and
properly
LONG
positioned, the shoulder straps and waist bands must
be adjusted evenly. Bending over slightly when
Height:
Over 5 feet 10-1/2
adjusting armor simulates the sitting position and helps
inches
to assure properly adjusted armor when seated in the
Chest:
More than 34 inches
aircraft.
Waist:
More than 25 inches
5-7.
The fragmentation/flak vests should be snug
5-4.
FITTING
but not tight and should allow free movement of the
body.
5- 5.
For maximum comfort and protection,
NOTE
fragmentation/flak vest with ceramic plates must be
Snuggly fitted, properly adjusted armor
properly adjusted. The design of the armor requires
reduces the possibility of injury from
that it be worn straight and centered on the front and
the armor in event of an emergency
back torso from the neck to the waist. Twisted or off-
landing.
center armor affects body balance and interferes with
required activities.
5-2
