british army body armour question

[jack5760]

the shoulder pads and collar are used fro people on top cover on vehicals on patrol they are taken off for foot patrols, the reason there are no woodland covers are because we have no nee dto fight in woodland areas and its heavy and bulky but its saved my life in iraq the plates are that think you could stop a freight train by standing infont of it.

[Airs0ft_S0ldier11]

it needs a groin protection



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[[R-MOD]KP]

Looks like pretty decent kit to me, especially the newer versions that are supposedly improved. And, in any case, if I was to be deployed to a warzone where I could be taking incoming any second, I'd prefer to be wrapped in Kevlar up to my ears if I had the chance. I suppose the lack of comfort when wearing them is better than the lack of comfort - and possibly survival - when shot. And, besides, they can be customised to suit your needs better.

[[uBp]Irish]

while we're talking about bodyarmor (and not just british), what has been the popular response to stuff like the interceptor and osprey? i was reading on the sights that alot of marines dont like the utility of the osprey, having to use zipties and what not to keep stuff attached, so is this kinda the same idea as the Intercepter armor the US military uses?

[[R-MOD]Bob_Marley]

Originally Posted by [uBp]Irish

while we're talking about bodyarmor (and not just british), what has been the popular response to stuff like the interceptor and osprey? i was reading on the sights that alot of marines dont like the utility of the osprey, having to use zipties and what not to keep stuff attached, so is this kinda the same idea as the Intercepter armor the US military uses?

Its more likely due to the fact they're not used to the new MOLLE type attachment system on the new body armour (they'd have been using PLCE web belts before then) and don't know/haven't been trained in how to properly attach the pouches (or, in typical British style, haven't actually been issued compatible pouches and are trying to jury-rig PLCE ones on).

[Harrod200]

Originally Posted by [R-MOD]Bob_Marley

Its more likely due to the fact they're not used to the new MOLLE type attachment system on the new body armour (they'd have been using PLCE web belts before then) and don't know/haven't been trained in how to properly attach the pouches (or, in typical British style, haven't actually been issued compatible pouches and are trying to jury-rig PLCE ones on).

Ohh good stuff. All modern militaries get more and more feeble as you look up the ladder...Just shows that the guys on the ground are even better; not only having to deal with the enemy but also their own dodgy gear

[[uBp]Irish]

i was just kinda wondering like what the popular consenus was about modern body armor. I know you wear it because it can protect you.. but do most soldiers wish to wear a different type of body armor? maybe a 3rd party? or is the military issued pretty suffiecient?

[Alexis]

Originally Posted by jack5760

The shoulder pads and collar are used for people on top cover on vehicles on patrol, they are taken off for foot patrols. The reason there are no woodland covers is because we have no need to fight in woodland areas as well as its weight and bulk. Its saved my life in iraq the plates are that think you could stop a freight train by standing infont of it.

My post echoed this one, jack5760 knows what hes talking about so you guys should listen.