[citation needed] TVAS was developed by Wearable Antenna Technologies Inc. in early 2008.

Hiding away the radiating elements brings more mobility to the operator when compared to whip antennas traditionally used by the military.

Additionally, the antenna is intended to be placed on the outside of SAPI plates, providing a significant barrier between the radiating element and the operator.

[2] The Tactical Vest Antenna System consists of two radiating elements that are connected by a cable.

The cable acts as an extension of the radiating elements, and includes a "quick release" mechanism found in MTV and FSBE designs.