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Small Arms Protective Insert

Tags: IBA, SAPI, bodyarmor

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

SAPI plates

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[1]
    • Small: 8470-01-465-1184[2]
    • Medium: 8470-01-465-1187[3]
    • Large: 8470-01-465-1188[4]
    • X-Large: 8470-01-465-1189[5]
  • assigned at 2002-06-06
    • X-Small: 8470-01-497-8701[6]
    • Small: 8470-01-497-8709[7]
    • Medium: 8470-01-497-8710[8]
    • Large: 8470-01-497-8712[9]
    • X-Large: 8470-01-497-8714[10]

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

Reference

  • SAPI factsheet @NSRDEC [2003]

Notes

  1. ↑ assigned on 21-MAY-1999, cancelled on 01-FEB-2023
  2. ↑ assigned on 21-MAY-1999
  3. ↑ assigned on 21-MAY-1999
  4. ↑ assigned on 21-MAY-1999
  5. ↑ assigned on 21-MAY-1999, cancelled on 01-MAY-2023
  6. ↑ assigned on 06-JUN-2002
  7. ↑ assigned on 06-JUN-2002
  8. ↑ assigned on 06-JUN-2002
  9. ↑ assigned on 06-JUN-2002
  10. ↑ assigned on 06-JUN-2002