(description copied from official webstore, 2005 version.)
In early 2000 we at Paraclete learned of a tragedy that had occurred involving several servicemen who drowned after the helicopter they were riding in crashed into the sea. These servicemen were wearing fully loaded armor vests and were unable to ditch their gear in time. Paraclete was asked if we could develop a system that would make a loaded vest safer for servicemen in this situation. After many months of development and testing, our design team created an emergency cut away system. Paraclete strives to develop state of the art equipment
This state of the art modular assaulters vest is the result of 2 years of research and development. Made of Mil. Spec. materials and bomb proof production this vest will provide you with years of reliable service. Covered in virtually every location by 1″ cordura webbing placed at 1″ intervals it is compatible with not only our pockets but the military issue MOLLE / SPEAR pockets, The #10 zippers on the bottom of the front and back panels allow you to rapidly access the internal armor plate pockets and soft armor package. Cut-away pillow can be placed on the left or right chest region or lower abdominal region. Zip off back panel allows you to easily change the configuration of the back of the vest. Drag strap is swen the full length of the vest, NOT Bar tacked to the Cordura. Internal and external cummerbunds are fully adjustable and the external cummerbund is secured in the front by a heavy duty #10 zipper. Shoulder areas have drink tube/commo wire channels. Armor collar, yoke, shoulder pads, and groin panel are available and can be easily added to or removed from this system.
Size Medium-Long (left) and Size Medium (right)2005 version, size Small2005 version, size SmallBack Panel With Sewn On PouchesBack Panel With Sewn On PouchesModular Zip-in Back PanelDouble M4/M16 PouchQuad 9mm Magazine PouchSingle Magazine Pouch 9mmSingle Magazine Pouch 9mm, flap removedLarge Single Flashbang Pouch100 oz. Camelback CanteenUpright General Purpose PouchC420 Blower Pouch20 Round Shotgun Ammo PouchSmall General Purpose PouchMedium General Purpose PouchMBITR Radio Pouch
Elastic loops for chemlight, side pocket for Leatherman multitool
PTT button access
Small Universal Radio PouchLarge Universal Radio Pouch
Components, includes all items in Releasable Vest Package (without Armor)
Name
Part No
Qty. per set
Level IIIA Soft Armor Insert
DSTS3A-PAE
1 set.
Front York With Armor
PFY0019
1
Shoulder Protectors With Armor
PSP0019
1 set.
Groin Protector With Armor
PGP0019
1
Collar With Armor
PCL0019
1
Groin Protector With ArmorGroin Protector With Armor, w/ attachment straps on the surface.Groin Protector With Armor, w/o attachment straps on the surface.