The Ballistic Combat Shirt (BCS) is a component of the Soldier Protection System Torso and Extremity Protection (SPS-TEP). The BCS design is intended to function as a ballistic Army Combat Shirt (ACS).
Purchase Description AR/PD 15-06 covers the requirements for a flame resistant (FR) Army ballistic combat shirt (BCS) worn under body armor (tactical vest or plate carrier) in combat operations.