Incremental enhancements to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) transitioned to production in FY12. Design enhancements included a more robust quick-release technology for improved functionality. Additionally the IOTV Gen III included other design features to improve comfort, mobility and functionality, especially to female and small statured Soldiers.

Components

• a base vest assembly
  • a front base vest outershell assembly with a removable soft ballistic insert
  • a back base vest outershell assembly with a removable soft ballistic insert
  • two universal side plate carriers with two removable side plate pouches
  • a quick release cable assembly
• ancillary equipment
  • a front and a back yoke/collar assembly
  • a lower back protector assembly
  • a groin protector assembly designed to be worn attached to the ACU trousers
  • two deltoid protector assemblies
• hard armor plate
  • two ESAPI and two ESBI, or
  • two XSAPI and two XSBI

Specification

• FQ/PD 07-05 Revision F, G

Instruction

• TM 10-8470-210-10 Operator's Manual for Improved Outer Tactical Vest Gen III (IOTV Gen III), Part of the Interceptor Body Armor System

Improvement

• IOTV Gen IV, FQ/PD 07-05H^[1][2]
  • components
    • 1 front carrier and ballistic insert
    • 1 back carrier and ballistic insert
    • 1 front yoke and collar assembly
    • 1 back yoke and collar assembly
    • 2 deltoid protector assemblies
      • outershell
      • ballistic panel
    • 2 side plate pocket assemblies
      • outershell
      • ballistic panel
    • 1 lower back protector assembly
      • outershell
      • ballistic panel
    • 2 side plate carriers
      • outershell
      • ballistic panel
  • complete system, OCP
    • X-Small: 8470-01-642-1255
    • Small: 8470-01-642-1257
    • Medium: 8470-01-642-1259
    • Large: 8470-01-642-1260
    • X-Large: 8470-01-642-1262
    • XX-Large: 8470-01-642-1263

References

• https://www.fbo.gov/notices/46f3aad498bdf5b81ab013eded0c7ea0
• https://www.fbo.gov/notices/fdb2f67f6de00f480b165de604151aad
• http://soldiersystems.net/2012/04/19/iotv-iii-is-coming/
• http://www.scribd.com/doc/90018123/IOTV-Gen-III-National-Molding-Parts
• http://pointblankenterprises.com/protectiveproductsenterprises/?product=iotv
• http://kdhdefensesystems.com/products/military/improved-outer-tactical-vest/

Notes

1. ↑ SPE1C1-16-R-0002: https://sam.gov/opp/d2d548843364048a2d6cf9b752b4e67a/view
2. ↑ https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1005551