The vest is standard issue for many members of the United States special operations forces including the 75th Ranger Regiment.
[1][3] Lighter armor, which offers greater mobility, has become a priority due to the rugged terrain of Afghanistan.
[1] The vest has been standard issue for many members of the American SOF operators including the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Those 10,000 vests were deployed on an interim basis with the U.S. Marine Corps while it developed the Scalable Plate Carrier.
[1] Three-dozen airborne troops took part in Soldier Protection Demonstration VII at Yuma Proving Ground in May 2009.