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19 lip 2021 · Maj. Melissa Elledge deployed to combat zones twice in earlier versions of body armor designed for a male-centric Army, so she's deeply familiar with their failings for women.
8 cze 2021 · The Army is fielding a new body armor system, including the Modular Scalable Vest. The MSV and other items in the system have purpose-built design features for female body types.
14 paź 2020 · The U.S. military is finally fielding body armor specifically designed for women, who have long worn men's protective clothing on the battlefield—until now.
7 lis 2012 · The new armor was designed to offer better protection and to prevent bruised hip bones that women experienced when wearing IOTVs meant to fit smaller men.
29 paź 2019 · Female Soldiers play an integral role in close combat operations for the Army. Therefore, they require equipment that allows them to be lethal while still being comfortable and maneuverable....
9 cze 2021 · Provisions for female body armor were included in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, and the Army plans to roll out its modular scalable vest to small-stature soldiers with the...
19 kwi 2022 · NATICK, Mass. — Researchers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center, or DEVCOM SC, have developed a body armor questionnaire to help improve body armor for...
