Safariland Body Armor for Special Operation Forces, Woodland/Desert/Black

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(following content copied from item instruction label. All three versions and front/back carriers share the same content.)

SAFARILAND

ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA. U.S.A. PHONE 909-932-7300

WARNING: THIS UNIT CONTAINS REMOVABLE BALLISTIC PANELS. TO INSURE THE PROPER THREAT LEVEL, PLEASE READ THE PANELS BEFORE PURCHASE.

Tactical Nylon

Size:

CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR GARMENT

  • Remove ballistic panels prior to washing outer garment.
  • Place Hook and Pile Fastener in closed position.
  • Machine or hand wash garment at low temperature. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. DO NOT USE BLEACH, DO NOT IRON.
  • Garment may be tumble dried at low temperature. Remove at once.
  • Do not wring or twist garment.
  • Garment must be completely dry prior to ballistic panel insertion.

ISSUE DATE:

NAME:

SHIELD #:

This armor carrier compiles with NIJ-0101.03

  • GARMENT LONE DOES NOT AFFORD BALLISTIC PROTECTION. SEE CARE GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL CARE INFORMATION.

(official description and nomenclature acquired.)

Brand Safariland Ltd., Inc. / Pro-Tech Armor
Item Name Body Armor for Special Operation Forces (non-official)
Color/Size Woodland (X-Large Long), Black (X-Large Long), Desert (Medium Regular)
Part Number (acquired)
Date mid 1990s
Reference Link http://www.protecharmored.com (outdated)

Woodland

 

Desert

 

 

Black

US Air Force (USAF) Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Rubio, Pararescueman, 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (EQRS), prepares to rappel from an HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopter as it hovers over Balad Air Base (AB), Salah Ad Din Province, Iraq (IRQ), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
US Air Force (USAF) Pararescuemen assigned to the 304th Rescue Squadron (RQS), transport a wounded Soldier to medical staging facility at Bashur Airfield in Northern Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
Ron Mahrs and Barrett Johnson from DEVGRU
DEVGRU member David M. Tapper (K.I.A. in Jul. 6th, 2003)
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North Arabian Gulf (Feb. 13, 2004) Ð Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Richard Nash, right, conducts anti-swimmer concussion grenade training on the deck of the coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt (PC 10). The Firebolt is currently forward deployed to the Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Chadwick Vann. (RELEASED)

The one in Desert Camouflage is provided by G.I.’s friend.