The assault vest system (AVS) provides the individual Marine with ballistic protection and/or load bearing capabilities necessary for conducting close quarters battle (CQB) missions.

The AVS includes three major items:

• the assault body armor,
• the ballistic plate insert, and
• the assault load bearing vest.

Logistics

• TAMCN: C34932F
• NSN: 8470-01-439-3072
• Part Number: Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. #Z431101