The Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) upgrade the outer tactical vest (OTV) to provide additional protection from rifle-fired threats.

Description

The SAPI plates consist of a ceramic plate backed by multiple layers of a non-woven fabric film. The combination of materials produces a plate that can defeat rifle-fired rounds (5.56mm and 7.62mm) while minimizing back face signature. A protective covering prolongs plate life and minimizes spall in the event of a ballistic impact. The complex curvature of the plate optimizes anthropometric compatibility when worn in the front or back pocket of the OTV.

Specification

• CO/PD 00-03

Logistics

• assigned at 1999-05-21
  • X-Small: 8470-01-465-1181
  • Small: 8470-01-465-1184
  • Medium: 8470-01-465-1187
  • Large: 8470-01-465-1188
  • X-Large: 8470-01-465-1189
• assigned at 2002-06-06
  • X-Small: 8470-01-497-8701
  • Small: 8470-01-497-8709
  • Medium: 8470-01-497-8710
  • Large: 8470-01-497-8712
  • X-Large: 8470-01-497-8714

Acquisition

• http://fbodaily.com/cbd/archive/2000/09(September)/29-Sep-2000/84sol001.htm
• https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DLA/J3/DSCP-C/SP0100-03-R-0007/listing.html
• https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DLA/J3/DSCP-C/SP0100-04-R-0069/listing.html
• https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/Contracts_Office_CTQ8/Reference-Number-M67854-04-R-3005/listing.html

Improvement

• Enhanced SAPI

Reference

• SAPI factsheet @NSRDEC [2003]