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Airmen inspect their Improved Outer Tactical Vests. Stock Photo

RMG4027B–Airmen inspect their Improved Outer Tactical Vests.

Senior Airman Andrew Wilson places protective plates inside an improved outer tactical vest at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Stock Photo

RMDGGGFB–Senior Airman Andrew Wilson places protective plates inside an improved outer tactical vest at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing

Private First Class Christopher Cauley from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), takes off his Improved Outer Tactical vest (IOTV) during a water training on Fort Campbell, Ky., July 21, 2022. The training went over how to get off an IOTV when submerged underwater. Stock Photo

RM2NH79WG–Private First Class Christopher Cauley from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), takes off his Improved Outer Tactical vest (IOTV) during a water training on Fort Campbell, Ky., July 21, 2022. The training went over how to get off an IOTV when submerged underwater.

Pfc. Joe Piotrowski, with the 6th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team, 4th Infantry Division, dons his Improved Outer Tactical Vest on March 14 before a mission in Baghdad. He said the new vest is more comfortable than the Interceptor Body Armor and has a better carrying system for his equipment. Spc. Aaron Rosencrans Stock Photo

RMEJK9YR–Pfc. Joe Piotrowski, with the 6th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team, 4th Infantry Division, dons his Improved Outer Tactical Vest on March 14 before a mission in Baghdad. He said the new vest is more comfortable than the Interceptor Body Armor and has a better carrying system for his equipment. Spc. Aaron Rosencrans

Pvt. Mark A. Fisher of Columbus, Ohio, military police for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, gets fitted for his Improved Outer Tactical Vest on Oct. 25, 2001, at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss., in preparation for the 37th's upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Ohio National Guard photo by Sgt. Kimberly Lamb) (Released) Stock Photo

RMKTTPGH–Pvt. Mark A. Fisher of Columbus, Ohio, military police for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, gets fitted for his Improved Outer Tactical Vest on Oct. 25, 2001, at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss., in preparation for the 37th's upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Ohio National Guard photo by Sgt. Kimberly Lamb) (Released)

A representative of Engineering Solutions and Products gives a class on the Improved Outer Tactical Vest on Feb. 3 to Soldiers from Company B, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, on Fort Hood, Texas. The Soldiers are receiving the equipment for the upcoming deployment to Iraq later this year. Stock Photo

RMEJF450–A representative of Engineering Solutions and Products gives a class on the Improved Outer Tactical Vest on Feb. 3 to Soldiers from Company B, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, on Fort Hood, Texas. The Soldiers are receiving the equipment for the upcoming deployment to Iraq later this year.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dwayne Arnold, targeting technician, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, informs students of the uses of the different items on his improved outer tactical vest at Zagan Public School 2, in Zagan, Poland, Feb. 27, 2018. The Soldiers were invited to the school to introduce the students to the US military and to build understanding and appreciation of each others' culture. (US Army Stock Photo

RMM8BD5H–Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dwayne Arnold, targeting technician, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, informs students of the uses of the different items on his improved outer tactical vest at Zagan Public School 2, in Zagan, Poland, Feb. 27, 2018. The Soldiers were invited to the school to introduce the students to the US military and to build understanding and appreciation of each others' culture. (US Army

Specialist Robert Faison from the 40th Public Affairs Detachment, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 101st Division Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), jumps into a pool with a M4 dummy and a Improved Outer Tactical vest (IOTV) during a water training on Fort Campbell, Ky., July 21, 2022. The training went over how to get off an IOTV when submerged underwater. Stock Photo

RM2NH79X2–Specialist Robert Faison from the 40th Public Affairs Detachment, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 101st Division Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), jumps into a pool with a M4 dummy and a Improved Outer Tactical vest (IOTV) during a water training on Fort Campbell, Ky., July 21, 2022. The training went over how to get off an IOTV when submerged underwater.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Larry Sarmieto left, of Company C, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, of Plant City, Fla., CW2 Ryan Williams right, of Company B, 4-227th ARB, Portville, N.Y., both AH-64D Apache attack helicopter pilots, assemble the newly issued Improved Outer Tactical Vest, Feb. 3, at Fort Hood, Texas, for their upcoming deployment to Iraq later this year. Stock Photo

RMEJF44Y–Chief Warrant Officer 2 Larry Sarmieto left, of Company C, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, of Plant City, Fla., CW2 Ryan Williams right, of Company B, 4-227th ARB, Portville, N.Y., both AH-64D Apache attack helicopter pilots, assemble the newly issued Improved Outer Tactical Vest, Feb. 3, at Fort Hood, Texas, for their upcoming deployment to Iraq later this year.

U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment help a Polish citizen put on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest during a static display with Battle Group Poland at Giżycko, Poland on June 30, 2018. Battle Group Poland is a unique, multinational coalition of U.S., U.K., Croatian and Romanian Soldiers who serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. Stock Photo

RMPH6AEE–U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment help a Polish citizen put on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest during a static display with Battle Group Poland at Giżycko, Poland on June 30, 2018. Battle Group Poland is a unique, multinational coalition of U.S., U.K., Croatian and Romanian Soldiers who serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence.

Senior Airman Andrew Wilson pulls out improved outer tactical vests from a container at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Oct. 7, 2013. The Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center issue tent Airmen assemble more than 100 IOTVs daily to Stock Photo

RMDGGGF7–Senior Airman Andrew Wilson pulls out improved outer tactical vests from a container at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Oct. 7, 2013. The Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center issue tent Airmen assemble more than 100 IOTVs daily to

Staff Sergeant Kirk Schult from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), jumps into a pool with Improved Outer Tactical vest (IOTV) and M4 dummy during a water training on Fort Campbell, Ky., July 21, 2022. The training went over how to get off an IOTV when submerged underwater. Stock Photo

RM2NH79RJ–Staff Sergeant Kirk Schult from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), jumps into a pool with Improved Outer Tactical vest (IOTV) and M4 dummy during a water training on Fort Campbell, Ky., July 21, 2022. The training went over how to get off an IOTV when submerged underwater.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Phillip Cox, assigned to Eighth Army's Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, removes his Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) during an equipment layout for the week-long Eighth Army 2022 Best Warrior and Squad Competition at Camp Casey, South Korea, May 8, 2022. The competitors are comprised from the seven 8th Army Major Subordinate Commands. Stock Photo

RM2M6X4C1–U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Phillip Cox, assigned to Eighth Army's Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, removes his Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) during an equipment layout for the week-long Eighth Army 2022 Best Warrior and Squad Competition at Camp Casey, South Korea, May 8, 2022. The competitors are comprised from the seven 8th Army Major Subordinate Commands.

Sgt. 1st Class Richard Reynolds, assigned to Headquarters Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), tries on a new improved outer tactical vest (IOTV) for size in Waterbury, Conn., on Feb. 24, 2021. The unit received new individual equipment through a home station Rapid Fielding Initiative ahead of mobilization to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. Stock Photo

RM2H0FACY–Sgt. 1st Class Richard Reynolds, assigned to Headquarters Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), tries on a new improved outer tactical vest (IOTV) for size in Waterbury, Conn., on Feb. 24, 2021. The unit received new individual equipment through a home station Rapid Fielding Initiative ahead of mobilization to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility.

A young Polish boy tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) during the 74th anniversary of The Great Escape in Zagan, Poland, March 24, 2018. (U.S. Army Image collection celebrating the bravery dedication commitment and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel. Stock Photo

RMMJ614W–A young Polish boy tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) during the 74th anniversary of The Great Escape in Zagan, Poland, March 24, 2018. (U.S. Army Image collection celebrating the bravery dedication commitment and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel.

U.S. Army Private Jonathan Orellana, a Soldier with the 97th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, III Armored Corps, runs on a track while wearing his improved outer tactical vest, Jan. 19, 2023, at Whitside Fitness Center on Fort Riley, Kansas. Physical readiness training prepares Soldiers and units for the physical demands of any mission they may undertake and is essential to the success of any unit. Stock Photo

RM2NWHKJ9–U.S. Army Private Jonathan Orellana, a Soldier with the 97th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, III Armored Corps, runs on a track while wearing his improved outer tactical vest, Jan. 19, 2023, at Whitside Fitness Center on Fort Riley, Kansas. Physical readiness training prepares Soldiers and units for the physical demands of any mission they may undertake and is essential to the success of any unit.

Specialist Ricky Cagle from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), lands into a pool wearing a Improved Outer Tactical vest (IOTV) and a M4 Dummy in hand during a water training on Fort Campbell, Ky., July 21, 2022. The training went over how to get off an IOTV when submerged underwater. Stock Photo

RM2NH79WR–Specialist Ricky Cagle from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), lands into a pool wearing a Improved Outer Tactical vest (IOTV) and a M4 Dummy in hand during a water training on Fort Campbell, Ky., July 21, 2022. The training went over how to get off an IOTV when submerged underwater.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Angel Mercado, a recruiting and retention noncommissioned officer, Rhode Island Army National Guard, jumps into a pool during the Army Combat Water Survival Test inside Roland Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 9, 2022. For this portion of the test, Mercado would have to escape his improved outer tactical vest, or IOTV, body armor while underwater. Stock Photo

RM2M6Y3NR–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Angel Mercado, a recruiting and retention noncommissioned officer, Rhode Island Army National Guard, jumps into a pool during the Army Combat Water Survival Test inside Roland Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 9, 2022. For this portion of the test, Mercado would have to escape his improved outer tactical vest, or IOTV, body armor while underwater.

First Sgt. Devvron Bryant, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV). Stock Photo

RMR7RG43–First Sgt. Devvron Bryant, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV).

U.S. Army Sgt. Jordon Robbins, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to the 185th Engineer Support Company, Maine Army National Guard, steps backwards into a pool during the Army Combat Water Survival Test inside Roland Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 9, 2022. After diving into the water, Robbins would have to remain underwater and escape his Improved Outer Tactical Vest, or IOTV. Stock Photo

RM2M6Y41W–U.S. Army Sgt. Jordon Robbins, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to the 185th Engineer Support Company, Maine Army National Guard, steps backwards into a pool during the Army Combat Water Survival Test inside Roland Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 9, 2022. After diving into the water, Robbins would have to remain underwater and escape his Improved Outer Tactical Vest, or IOTV.

U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Thomas Riggins, a property book officer with the 561st Regional Support Group (RSG), lets a family member to feel the weight of the improved outer tactical vest (IOTV) during a family day event October 16, 2022, at the Omaha, Neb. Army Reserve Center. The 561st RSG hosted a family day to allow family member the chance to network and ask questions prior to the RSG’s mobilization. Stock Photo

RM2KFYPDN–U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Thomas Riggins, a property book officer with the 561st Regional Support Group (RSG), lets a family member to feel the weight of the improved outer tactical vest (IOTV) during a family day event October 16, 2022, at the Omaha, Neb. Army Reserve Center. The 561st RSG hosted a family day to allow family member the chance to network and ask questions prior to the RSG’s mobilization.

U.S. Army Spc. Austin Manville, an infantryman assigned to the 101st Cavalry Regiment, New York Army National Guard, steps off a diving board during the Army Combat Water Survival Test inside Roland Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 9, 2022. Manville, in accordance with the guidelines of the test, is wearing an Improved Outer Tactical Vest, or IOTV, and carries a rubber M4 carbine. Stock Photo

RM2M6Y3A6–U.S. Army Spc. Austin Manville, an infantryman assigned to the 101st Cavalry Regiment, New York Army National Guard, steps off a diving board during the Army Combat Water Survival Test inside Roland Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 9, 2022. Manville, in accordance with the guidelines of the test, is wearing an Improved Outer Tactical Vest, or IOTV, and carries a rubber M4 carbine.

Spc. Saurav Udas, a supply specialist assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV). Stock Photo

RMR7RG42–Spc. Saurav Udas, a supply specialist assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV).

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Timothy Horan, an aircraft powertrain repairer assigned to the 169th Aviation Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard, swims in a pool during the Army Combat Water Survival Test inside Roland Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 9, 2022. Horan seconds prior had to completely submerge himself underwater and escape his improved outer tactical vest, or IOTV, body armor, before resurfacing. Stock Photo

RM2M6Y3Y9–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Timothy Horan, an aircraft powertrain repairer assigned to the 169th Aviation Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard, swims in a pool during the Army Combat Water Survival Test inside Roland Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 9, 2022. Horan seconds prior had to completely submerge himself underwater and escape his improved outer tactical vest, or IOTV, body armor, before resurfacing.

Phillip Scroggin, ambassador for Richmond Hill-Bryan County chamber of commerce, puts on an Advanced Combat Helmet and an Improved Outer Tactical Vest during a combined leadership tour at Fort Stewart, Georgia, April 6, 2022. The combined leadership tour helps provide a conceptual understanding of Soldier operations within their community to help them become advocates, stakeholders and good neighbors. (U.S. Army Photos by Sgt. Aaliyah Craven, 50th Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2M665XF–Phillip Scroggin, ambassador for Richmond Hill-Bryan County chamber of commerce, puts on an Advanced Combat Helmet and an Improved Outer Tactical Vest during a combined leadership tour at Fort Stewart, Georgia, April 6, 2022. The combined leadership tour helps provide a conceptual understanding of Soldier operations within their community to help them become advocates, stakeholders and good neighbors. (U.S. Army Photos by Sgt. Aaliyah Craven, 50th Public Affairs Detachment)

U.S. Air Force Col. Shelly L. Mendieta, 39th Air Base Wing vice commander, talks about the shortcomings the standard issue Improved Outer Tactical Vest had for women serving in frontline roles at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 12, 2021. The Air Force is dedicated to making Airmen’s contributions feel valued and enable them to be more combat effective and ready each day. Efforts to reduce injuries, improve morale and increase effectiveness is an ongoing part of the mission to have Airmen ready to fly, fight and win. Stock Photo

RM2H0BKAG–U.S. Air Force Col. Shelly L. Mendieta, 39th Air Base Wing vice commander, talks about the shortcomings the standard issue Improved Outer Tactical Vest had for women serving in frontline roles at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Jan. 12, 2021. The Air Force is dedicated to making Airmen’s contributions feel valued and enable them to be more combat effective and ready each day. Efforts to reduce injuries, improve morale and increase effectiveness is an ongoing part of the mission to have Airmen ready to fly, fight and win.

U.S. Army Cpt. Loren Jenkins, a logistics officer assigned to the 3rd Division Sustainemnt Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, helps Brittany Slattery, an ambassador for Richmond Hill-Bryan County chamber of commerce, put on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest during a combined leadership tour at Fort Stewart, Georgia, April 6, 2022. The combined leadership tour helps provide a conceptual understanding of Soldier operations within their community to help them become advocates, stakeholders and good neighbors. (U.S. Army Photos by Sgt. Aaliyah Craven, 50th Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2M6660A–U.S. Army Cpt. Loren Jenkins, a logistics officer assigned to the 3rd Division Sustainemnt Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, helps Brittany Slattery, an ambassador for Richmond Hill-Bryan County chamber of commerce, put on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest during a combined leadership tour at Fort Stewart, Georgia, April 6, 2022. The combined leadership tour helps provide a conceptual understanding of Soldier operations within their community to help them become advocates, stakeholders and good neighbors. (U.S. Army Photos by Sgt. Aaliyah Craven, 50th Public Affairs Detachment)

U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Johnson, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialist assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, fixes an improved outer tactical vest during a static display at a blessing of baskets ceremony in Torun, Poland, April 16, 2022. The 1st Infantry Division is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces; execute joint, bilateral, and multinational traini Stock Photo

RM2M687N2–U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Johnson, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialist assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, fixes an improved outer tactical vest during a static display at a blessing of baskets ceremony in Torun, Poland, April 16, 2022. The 1st Infantry Division is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces; execute joint, bilateral, and multinational traini

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV). Stock Photo

RMR7RG41–A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV).

U.S. Army Sgt. Aryon Avellanoza, a fire support specialist assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, fixes an improved outer tactical vest during a static display at a blessing of baskets ceremony in Torun, Poland, April 16, 2022. The 1st Infantry Division is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces; execute joint, bilateral, and multinational training exercises. Stock Photo

RM2M687N3–U.S. Army Sgt. Aryon Avellanoza, a fire support specialist assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, fixes an improved outer tactical vest during a static display at a blessing of baskets ceremony in Torun, Poland, April 16, 2022. The 1st Infantry Division is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's forward-deployed corps in Europe that works alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces; execute joint, bilateral, and multinational training exercises.

U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Thomas Doles, representing the U.S. Army Reserve Civil Affairrs and Pyschological Operations Command, prepares his improved outer tactical vest for the machine-gun lane as part of the U.S. Army Reserve Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin on May 16, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Warrior Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BWSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “Best Wa Stock Photo

RM2M9CDR4–U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Thomas Doles, representing the U.S. Army Reserve Civil Affairrs and Pyschological Operations Command, prepares his improved outer tactical vest for the machine-gun lane as part of the U.S. Army Reserve Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin on May 16, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Warrior Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BWSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “Best Wa

U.S. Army Pfc. Alec Wheeler, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal soldier, assigned to the 797th Ordnance Company (EOD), 79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD), 71st Ordnance Group, straps on his Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the safe zone on Camp Minden, Nov. 1, 2016. Wheeler was preparing to begin a controlled burn on a decaying ammunition bunker. Stock Photo

RMRJA6CA–U.S. Army Pfc. Alec Wheeler, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal soldier, assigned to the 797th Ordnance Company (EOD), 79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD), 71st Ordnance Group, straps on his Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the safe zone on Camp Minden, Nov. 1, 2016. Wheeler was preparing to begin a controlled burn on a decaying ammunition bunker.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Rodolfo Castro, broadcast journalist, 4th Combat Camera Squadron, demonstrates how to safely shoot with a video camera over a wall while wearing the improved outer tactical vest and other gear during annual tour at the 4th Combat Camera Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., July 27, 2013. The squadron took advantage of annual tour to learn and practice night vision operations, military operations on urban terrain, wear and use of tactical gear, battlefield forensics, and more. The 4th CTCS is the only combat camera squadron in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Stock Photo

RMHEA7TP–U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Rodolfo Castro, broadcast journalist, 4th Combat Camera Squadron, demonstrates how to safely shoot with a video camera over a wall while wearing the improved outer tactical vest and other gear during annual tour at the 4th Combat Camera Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., July 27, 2013. The squadron took advantage of annual tour to learn and practice night vision operations, military operations on urban terrain, wear and use of tactical gear, battlefield forensics, and more. The 4th CTCS is the only combat camera squadron in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Dr. Salah Namiq Ali, director of the Daquq Hospital, tries on an Improved Outer tactical Vest, in his office in Daquq, Iraq, Feb. 25, 2010. Lt. Col. Eric Wick, deputy commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, responded 'Someday we won't need to wear these when we come visit.' Darquq Hospital Evaluation 254917 Stock Photo

RMHEK0GJ–Dr. Salah Namiq Ali, director of the Daquq Hospital, tries on an Improved Outer tactical Vest, in his office in Daquq, Iraq, Feb. 25, 2010. Lt. Col. Eric Wick, deputy commander of 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, responded 'Someday we won't need to wear these when we come visit.' Darquq Hospital Evaluation 254917

Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Kunar receive a briefing prior to having equipment issued at Camp Atterbury, Ind., Dec. 2. The equipment ranged from the Improved Outer Tactical Vest to issue of the Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern uniforms for team members. The team will train at Camp Atterbury before deploying to Afghanistan in early 2012. Stock Photo

RMHEB169–Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Kunar receive a briefing prior to having equipment issued at Camp Atterbury, Ind., Dec. 2. The equipment ranged from the Improved Outer Tactical Vest to issue of the Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern uniforms for team members. The team will train at Camp Atterbury before deploying to Afghanistan in early 2012.

U.S. Army Major Tyler Shelbert, 55th Signal Company, puts an Improved Outer Tactical Vest on Stuart Yorty at the 55th Signal Company on Fort Meade Md., Aug. 3. Yorty donated 373 care packages to soldiers who are currently serving overseas today. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jillian Munyon) Boy Scouts receive awards for care packages 485517 Stock Photo

RMHEKC88–U.S. Army Major Tyler Shelbert, 55th Signal Company, puts an Improved Outer Tactical Vest on Stuart Yorty at the 55th Signal Company on Fort Meade Md., Aug. 3. Yorty donated 373 care packages to soldiers who are currently serving overseas today. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jillian Munyon) Boy Scouts receive awards for care packages 485517

First Lt. Colin Hauer, signal officer assigned to 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, helps put on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) on a school child at Ka’ala Elementary School, Wahiawa, Hawaii, on Feb. 1, 2017. Hauer was one of a dozen Soldiers at the school’s career day discussing and showing what the Army is like to the students. Stock Photo

RMRAEDGN–First Lt. Colin Hauer, signal officer assigned to 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, helps put on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) on a school child at Ka’ala Elementary School, Wahiawa, Hawaii, on Feb. 1, 2017. Hauer was one of a dozen Soldiers at the school’s career day discussing and showing what the Army is like to the students.

U.S. Army Major Tyler Shelbert, 55th Signal Company,puts an Improved Outer Tactical Vest on Austin Beltz at the 55th Signal Company on Fort Meade Md., Aug. 3. Beltz help create 373 care packages that will be delivered to soldiers who are currently serving overseas. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jillian Munyon) Boy Scouts receive awards for care packages 485518 Stock Photo

RMHEKC89–U.S. Army Major Tyler Shelbert, 55th Signal Company,puts an Improved Outer Tactical Vest on Austin Beltz at the 55th Signal Company on Fort Meade Md., Aug. 3. Beltz help create 373 care packages that will be delivered to soldiers who are currently serving overseas. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jillian Munyon) Boy Scouts receive awards for care packages 485518

Sgt. 1st Class David J. Cage, a convoy commander with 2nd Battalion, 198th Combined Arms, with the Mississippi National Guard's 155th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), dons his improved outer tactical vest prior to a convoy, Jan. 16, from Joint Base Balad to Contingency Operating Location Seitz, Iraq. Mississippi Guardsmen convoy all night, work all day 243824 Stock Photo

RMHEJXY1–Sgt. 1st Class David J. Cage, a convoy commander with 2nd Battalion, 198th Combined Arms, with the Mississippi National Guard's 155th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), dons his improved outer tactical vest prior to a convoy, Jan. 16, from Joint Base Balad to Contingency Operating Location Seitz, Iraq. Mississippi Guardsmen convoy all night, work all day 243824

RMJ0GC7D–A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV). (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

Staff Sgt. Wesley Lefavour, a section leader assigned to 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, receives a ti leaf lei from a student at Ka’ala Elementary School, Wahiawa, Hawaii, on Feb. 1, 2017. Lefavour described Army life, and let students to wear the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) and Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) during the school’s career day. Stock Photo

RMRAEDGK–Staff Sgt. Wesley Lefavour, a section leader assigned to 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, receives a ti leaf lei from a student at Ka’ala Elementary School, Wahiawa, Hawaii, on Feb. 1, 2017. Lefavour described Army life, and let students to wear the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) and Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) during the school’s career day.

RMJ0GBC4–First Sgt. Devvron Bryant, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV). (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. David Carriker, an infantry officer assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, prepares his Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) for spectators to look at and try on during the the 74th anniversary of The Great Escape in Zagan, Poland, March 24, 2018. (U.S. Army Image collection celebrating the bravery dedication commitment and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel. Stock Photo

RMMJ6157–U.S. Army 2nd Lt. David Carriker, an infantry officer assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, prepares his Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) for spectators to look at and try on during the the 74th anniversary of The Great Escape in Zagan, Poland, March 24, 2018. (U.S. Army Image collection celebrating the bravery dedication commitment and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel.

RMJ0GC7E–Spc. Saurav Udas, a supply specialist assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV). (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

Royce Clayton, former Major League Baseball shortstop, wears a paratrooper's Improved Outer Tactical Vest during Spring Training with the Troops at Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 6. The event brought multiple current and former professional players and members of the Fox Sports Girls to Fort Bragg to meet soldiers and observe training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William Reinier, 2/82 PAO) Spring Training with the Troops visits the Advanced Airborne School 140206-A-XU584-007 Stock Photo

RMHEME3E–Royce Clayton, former Major League Baseball shortstop, wears a paratrooper's Improved Outer Tactical Vest during Spring Training with the Troops at Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 6. The event brought multiple current and former professional players and members of the Fox Sports Girls to Fort Bragg to meet soldiers and observe training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William Reinier, 2/82 PAO) Spring Training with the Troops visits the Advanced Airborne School 140206-A-XU584-007

Army Reserve Spc. Joshua McDowell assembles his Improved Outer Tactical Vest during the pre-combat checks/inspections and train-up event at the 2010 Dept. of the Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. The Army Best Warrior Competition is the premier event to determine the top NCO and junior enlisted soldier in the Army. McDowell, a native of Omaha, Neb., is the Army Reserve Soldier of the Year. Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Army Reserve Competes at Army Best Warrior Stock Photo

RMHEX6G9–Army Reserve Spc. Joshua McDowell assembles his Improved Outer Tactical Vest during the pre-combat checks/inspections and train-up event at the 2010 Dept. of the Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. The Army Best Warrior Competition is the premier event to determine the top NCO and junior enlisted soldier in the Army. McDowell, a native of Omaha, Neb., is the Army Reserve Soldier of the Year. Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Army Reserve Competes at Army Best Warrior

RMHEHPHE–A representative of Engineering Solutions and Products gives a class on the Improved Outer Tactical Vest on Feb. 3 to Soldiers from Company B, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, on Fort Hood, Texas. The Soldiers are receiving the equipment for the upcoming deployment to Iraq later this year. Flickr - The U.S. Army - 1st Air Cavalry Soldiers receive guidance on new equipment (1)

An eager high school student had the opportunity to try on Cpt. Michael A. Aldaya’s, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Improved Outer Tactical Vest and his Army Combat Helmet at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RMJ22J9G–An eager high school student had the opportunity to try on Cpt. Michael A. Aldaya’s, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Improved Outer Tactical Vest and his Army Combat Helmet at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

U.S. Army Spc. Toby Kirkpatrick, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, observes as a visitor at the 74th anniversary of 'The Great Escape' tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) in Zagan, Poland, March 24, 2018. (U.S. Army Image collection celebrating the bravery dedication commitment and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel. Stock Photo

RMMJ6151–U.S. Army Spc. Toby Kirkpatrick, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, observes as a visitor at the 74th anniversary of 'The Great Escape' tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) in Zagan, Poland, March 24, 2018. (U.S. Army Image collection celebrating the bravery dedication commitment and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel.

RMJ22J9H–An eager high school student had the opportunity to try on Cpt. Michael A. Aldaya’s, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Improved Outer Tactical Vest and his Army Combat Helmet at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

An Improved Outer Tactical Vest and Advanced Combat Helmet sit on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier after it’s crew, from the 412th Theater Engineer Command, completed live-fire during Operation Cold Steel at Fort McCoy, Wis., March 22, 2017. Operation Cold Steel is the U.S. Army Reserve's crew-served weapons qualification and validation exercise to ensure that America's Army Reserve units and Soldiers are trained and ready to deploy on short-notice and bring combat-ready and lethal firepower in support of the Army and our joint partners anywhere in the world. Stock Photo

RMR7PCXK–An Improved Outer Tactical Vest and Advanced Combat Helmet sit on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier after it’s crew, from the 412th Theater Engineer Command, completed live-fire during Operation Cold Steel at Fort McCoy, Wis., March 22, 2017. Operation Cold Steel is the U.S. Army Reserve's crew-served weapons qualification and validation exercise to ensure that America's Army Reserve units and Soldiers are trained and ready to deploy on short-notice and bring combat-ready and lethal firepower in support of the Army and our joint partners anywhere in the world.

After seeing how heavy the Improved Outer Tactical Vest was, Staff Sgt. Kacie Reed, Medical Platoon Sergeant, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rd ABCT, 4th ID helps a student remove it at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RMJ22J9K–After seeing how heavy the Improved Outer Tactical Vest was, Staff Sgt. Kacie Reed, Medical Platoon Sergeant, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rd ABCT, 4th ID helps a student remove it at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

FORT MCCOY, Wis. - U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Jeshua Moore, 327th Engineer Company, 416th Theater Engineer Command, assists another Soldier in assembling his Improved Outer Tactical Vest after receiving Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment to prepare for crew-served weapons training during Operation Cold Steel at Fort McCoy, Wis., March 9, 2017. Operation Cold Steel is the U.S. Army Reserve's crew-served weapons qualification and validation exercise to ensure that America's Army Reserve units and soldiers are trained and ready to deploy on short-notice and bring combat-ready and Stock Photo

RMR8YDG0–FORT MCCOY, Wis. - U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Jeshua Moore, 327th Engineer Company, 416th Theater Engineer Command, assists another Soldier in assembling his Improved Outer Tactical Vest after receiving Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment to prepare for crew-served weapons training during Operation Cold Steel at Fort McCoy, Wis., March 9, 2017. Operation Cold Steel is the U.S. Army Reserve's crew-served weapons qualification and validation exercise to ensure that America's Army Reserve units and soldiers are trained and ready to deploy on short-notice and bring combat-ready and

Staff Sgt. Kacie Reed, Medical Platoon Sergeant, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rd ABCT, 4th ID shows a student how to connect the shoulder latches on her Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RMJ22J9J–Staff Sgt. Kacie Reed, Medical Platoon Sergeant, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rd ABCT, 4th ID shows a student how to connect the shoulder latches on her Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Trabue, aircraft parts store journeyman assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, stacks improved outer tactical vest (IOTV) plates at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 25, 2017. APS Airmen inspect all IOTV plates before initial issue to ensure there is no damage. Stock Photo

RMPW876K–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Trabue, aircraft parts store journeyman assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, stacks improved outer tactical vest (IOTV) plates at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 25, 2017. APS Airmen inspect all IOTV plates before initial issue to ensure there is no damage.

120813-N-JY402-005 FORT JACKSON, S.C. (August 13,2012) Active Duty and Reserve Sailors conduct combat gear assembly of the new improved outer tactical vest on Day 2 at the Navy Individual Augmentee Combat Training (NIACT) school in Fort Jackson, SC. Upon completion of the school, the Sailors will staff the Role III Trauma Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Randal Jones/Released) - Official U.S. Navy Imagery - Reserve Sailors conduct combat gear assembly. Stock Photo

RMHFBKH2–120813-N-JY402-005 FORT JACKSON, S.C. (August 13,2012) Active Duty and Reserve Sailors conduct combat gear assembly of the new improved outer tactical vest on Day 2 at the Navy Individual Augmentee Combat Training (NIACT) school in Fort Jackson, SC. Upon completion of the school, the Sailors will staff the Role III Trauma Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Randal Jones/Released) - Official U.S. Navy Imagery - Reserve Sailors conduct combat gear assembly.

Sgt. William Congleton (left), of Sutherlin, Ore., tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest just to get the feel for it compared to the Improved Ballistic Armor he wore when he was last in Iraq during a visit with 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, at Contingency Operation Post Carver Dec. 30. Congleton deployed to Camp Taji, Iraq in 2004 when he suffered a below knee amputation of his right leg after a roadside improvised explosive device went off near his humvee. Operation Proper Exit 236136 Stock Photo

RMHEJXBE–Sgt. William Congleton (left), of Sutherlin, Ore., tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest just to get the feel for it compared to the Improved Ballistic Armor he wore when he was last in Iraq during a visit with 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, at Contingency Operation Post Carver Dec. 30. Congleton deployed to Camp Taji, Iraq in 2004 when he suffered a below knee amputation of his right leg after a roadside improvised explosive device went off near his humvee. Operation Proper Exit 236136

RMHEHPHD–Chief Warrant Officer 2 Larry Sarmieto (left), of Company C, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, of Plant City, Fla., CW2 Ryan Williams (right), of Company B, 4-227th ARB, Portville, N.Y., both AH-64D Apache attack helicopter pilots, assemble the newly issued Improved Outer Tactical Vest, Feb. 3, at Fort Hood, Texas, for their upcoming deployment to Iraq later this year. Flickr - The U.S. Army - 1st Air Cavalry Soldiers receive guidance on new equipment

Staff Sergeant Orval Emery, a competitor representing the 75th Training Command, assists Sgt. Muhammad Ali, a competitor representing the 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support), with his newly-issued Improved Outer Tactical Vest in preparation for the 2016 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, May 2. This year’s Best Warrior Competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the U.S. Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition later this year at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christina M. Dion Stock Photo

RMHEPRM4–Staff Sergeant Orval Emery, a competitor representing the 75th Training Command, assists Sgt. Muhammad Ali, a competitor representing the 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support), with his newly-issued Improved Outer Tactical Vest in preparation for the 2016 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, May 2. This year’s Best Warrior Competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the U.S. Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition later this year at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christina M. Dion

Airmen from Detachment 4, 602nd Training Group the 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., receive Improved Outer Tactical Vest training after being issued U.S. Army tactical gear in preparation for their deployment to the Middle East. The 820th RED HORSE trained at Fort Bliss, Texas, and McGregor Range, New Mexico, as part of Detachment 4, 602nd Training Group in preparation for their U.S. Army Central Command Deployment. Joint Forces, Air Force and Navy complete Combat Skills Training 150413-A-CX902-001 Stock Photo

RMHEPAB0–Airmen from Detachment 4, 602nd Training Group the 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., receive Improved Outer Tactical Vest training after being issued U.S. Army tactical gear in preparation for their deployment to the Middle East. The 820th RED HORSE trained at Fort Bliss, Texas, and McGregor Range, New Mexico, as part of Detachment 4, 602nd Training Group in preparation for their U.S. Army Central Command Deployment. Joint Forces, Air Force and Navy complete Combat Skills Training 150413-A-CX902-001

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - Maj. Leo Martin, 35th Security Forces Squadron commander, helps Hitoshi Ebina, Misawa City vice chief of police, put on an improved outer tactical vest during his visit here, Feb. 8. The Chief of the Hachinohe City police station and the vice chief from the Misawa City police station visited the 35 SFS to gain a better understanding of daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown) Misawa City vice chief of police, put on an improved outer tactical vest by #PACOM Stock Photo

RMM2W2MD–MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - Maj. Leo Martin, 35th Security Forces Squadron commander, helps Hitoshi Ebina, Misawa City vice chief of police, put on an improved outer tactical vest during his visit here, Feb. 8. The Chief of the Hachinohe City police station and the vice chief from the Misawa City police station visited the 35 SFS to gain a better understanding of daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown) Misawa City vice chief of police, put on an improved outer tactical vest by #PACOM

Spc. Donzell Sahid, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, shows a student how the Improved Outer Tactical Vest works during the Carver Elementary School Career Fair in Richmond Hill on Feb. 5, 2016. Stock Photo

RMPEWXG8–Spc. Donzell Sahid, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, shows a student how the Improved Outer Tactical Vest works during the Carver Elementary School Career Fair in Richmond Hill on Feb. 5, 2016.

RMMD5KMH–A young Polish boy tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) during the 74th anniversary of The Great Escape in Zagan, Poland, March 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dustin D. Biven / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Pvt. Tyler Holliman, infantryman, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fits a curious attendee into an Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the 4th Inf. Div. Museum's fourth annual living history day at Kit Carson Memorial Park, Fort Carson, Colorado, June 3, 2017. Stock Photo

RMPXK80B–Pvt. Tyler Holliman, infantryman, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fits a curious attendee into an Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the 4th Inf. Div. Museum's fourth annual living history day at Kit Carson Memorial Park, Fort Carson, Colorado, June 3, 2017.

RMMD64W9–A young Polish boy tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) during the 74th anniversary of The Great Escape in Zagan, Poland, March 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dustin D. Biven / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

U.S. Army paratroopers from 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade don their Improved Outer Tactical Vest or IOTV body armor, July 20, 2016, during a short range marksmanship training at Foce Reno in Italy. (photo by Elena Baladellireleased). Stock Photo

RMP3P9BA–U.S. Army paratroopers from 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade don their Improved Outer Tactical Vest or IOTV body armor, July 20, 2016, during a short range marksmanship training at Foce Reno in Italy. (photo by Elena Baladellireleased).

RMMRCAGB–Pvt. Tyler Holliman, infantryman, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fits a curious attendee into an Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the 4th Inf. Div. Museum's fourth annual living history day at Kit Carson Memorial Park, Fort Carson, Colorado, June 3, 2017.

RMMTA723–An eager high school student had the opportunity to try on Cpt. Michael A. Aldaya’s, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Improved Outer Tactical Vest and his Army Combat Helmet at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (

RMMMD7F8–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Trabue, aircraft parts store journeyman assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, stacks improved outer tactical vest (IOTV) plates at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 25, 2017. APS Airmen inspect all IOTV plates before initial issue to ensure there is no damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmonet D. Jackson)

RMMXH1C9–U.S. Army Pfc. Alec Wheeler, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal soldier, assigned to the 797th Ordnance Company (EOD), 79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD), 71st Ordnance Group, straps on his Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the safe zone on Camp Minden, Nov. 1, 2016. Wheeler was preparing to begin a controlled burn on a decaying ammunition bunker. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Cole Erickson)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Corey Lewis, a 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management journeyman, gathers an improved outer tactical vest (IOTV) for a deployment bag at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 3, 2016. Depending on an Airman’s destination, they may require different items, from an advanced combat helmet, web belt and canteen to chemical defense gear and field items. Stock Photo

RMPEX02F–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Corey Lewis, a 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management journeyman, gathers an improved outer tactical vest (IOTV) for a deployment bag at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Feb. 3, 2016. Depending on an Airman’s destination, they may require different items, from an advanced combat helmet, web belt and canteen to chemical defense gear and field items.

RMMD5KMJ–U.S. Army Spc. Toby Kirkpatrick, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, observes as a visitor at the 74th anniversary of 'The Great Escape' tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) in Zagan, Poland, March 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dustin D. Biven / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

RMMCDY54–Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dwayne Arnold, targeting technician, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, informs students of the uses of the different items on his improved outer tactical vest at Zagan Public School 2, in Zagan, Poland, Feb. 27, 2018. The Soldiers were invited to the school to introduce the students to the US military and to build understanding and appreciation of each others' culture. (US Army photo by Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner)

RMMPMMTG–Spc. Saurav Udas, a supply specialist assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV). (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

RMMTA721–An eager high school student had the opportunity to try on Cpt. Michael A. Aldaya’s, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Improved Outer Tactical Vest and his Army Combat Helmet at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (

RMMPMMTP–First Sgt. Devvron Bryant, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV). (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

RMMTA724–Staff Sgt. Kacie Reed, Medical Platoon Sergeant, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rd ABCT, 4th ID shows a student how to connect the shoulder latches on her Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (

RMMPMMTE–A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, has a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) fitted on him at East Range on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on March 31, 2017. The SPCS is a lightweight system an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV). (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

U.S. Army Spc. Dishawn Byrd, an automatic rifleman with Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, originally from Knoxville, Tenn., helps an Estonian Army conscript put on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) during a meet and greet day at Tapa Training Base in Estonia, April 23, 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Colvin) Stock Photo

RMP63EE7–U.S. Army Spc. Dishawn Byrd, an automatic rifleman with Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, originally from Knoxville, Tenn., helps an Estonian Army conscript put on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) during a meet and greet day at Tapa Training Base in Estonia, April 23, 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Colvin)

RMMD64W5–U.S. Army 2nd Lt. David Carriker, an infantry officer assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, prepares his Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) for spectators to look at and try on during the the 74th anniversary of The Great Escape in Zagan, Poland, March 24, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dustin D. Biven / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

RMMPWDYB–An eager high school student had the opportunity to try on Cpt. Michael A. Aldaya’s, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Improved Outer Tactical Vest and his Army Combat Helmet at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

RMMTA727–After seeing how heavy the Improved Outer Tactical Vest was, Staff Sgt. Kacie Reed, Medical Platoon Sergeant, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rd ABCT, 4th ID helps a student remove it at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (

RMMPWDY9–An eager high school student had the opportunity to try on Cpt. Michael A. Aldaya’s, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Improved Outer Tactical Vest and his Army Combat Helmet at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

A support staff Soldier assists a competitor with his newly-issued Improved Outer Tactical Vest in preparation for the 2016 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, May 2. This year’s Best Warrior Competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the U.S. Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition later this year at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christina M. Dion / Released) Stock Photo

RMP653N9–A support staff Soldier assists a competitor with his newly-issued Improved Outer Tactical Vest in preparation for the 2016 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, May 2. This year’s Best Warrior Competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the U.S. Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition later this year at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christina M. Dion / Released)

A Soldier of the 720th Ordnance Company conducts box jumps while wearing his Improved Outer Tactical Vest during the EOD 133 Memorial Workout at the Special Events Center, Oct. 20. Sixteen members of the 720th EOD came together to participate in the workout to honor the 133 EOD technicians lost in battle since Sept. 11, 2001. Stock Photo

RMKT8CXE–A Soldier of the 720th Ordnance Company conducts box jumps while wearing his Improved Outer Tactical Vest during the EOD 133 Memorial Workout at the Special Events Center, Oct. 20. Sixteen members of the 720th EOD came together to participate in the workout to honor the 133 EOD technicians lost in battle since Sept. 11, 2001.

Sgt. Justyn Duke (center), a geospatial engineer with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, has his Improved Outer Tactical Vest taken off of him as he finishes the 100 m “burpee” broad jump during the Iron Hammer Challenge Dec. 10 at Fort Hood, Texas. The competition brought together Soldiers from many different occupational specialties and ranks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Dennis, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, 1st Cav. Div.) Stock Photo

RMPEKA29–Sgt. Justyn Duke (center), a geospatial engineer with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, has his Improved Outer Tactical Vest taken off of him as he finishes the 100 m “burpee” broad jump during the Iron Hammer Challenge Dec. 10 at Fort Hood, Texas. The competition brought together Soldiers from many different occupational specialties and ranks. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Dennis, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, 1st Cav. Div.)

A young man tries on a U.S. Army improved outer tactical vest during a static display event in Gyor, Hungary, following the culmination of Dragoon Crossing Sept. 17 at the town square. The event took place during Operation Atlantic Resolve on going series of training exercises and community engagement events designed to build relationships, trust and interoperability between the U.S. and its NATO allies. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Juana M. Nesbitt, 13th Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RMPE4K84–A young man tries on a U.S. Army improved outer tactical vest during a static display event in Gyor, Hungary, following the culmination of Dragoon Crossing Sept. 17 at the town square. The event took place during Operation Atlantic Resolve on going series of training exercises and community engagement events designed to build relationships, trust and interoperability between the U.S. and its NATO allies. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Juana M. Nesbitt, 13th Public Affairs Detachment)

RMMPWDYD–Staff Sgt. Kacie Reed, Medical Platoon Sergeant, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rd ABCT, 4th ID shows a student how to connect the shoulder latches on her Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Staff Sgt. Andrew Himple, team leader of 720th Ordnance Company conducts an exercise in his Improved Outer Tactical Vest during the EOD 133 Memorial Workout at the Special Events Center, Oct. 20. Sixteen members of the 720th EOD came together to participate in the workout to honor the 133 EOD technicians lost in battle since Sept. 11, 2001. Stock Photo

RMKT8CXJ–Staff Sgt. Andrew Himple, team leader of 720th Ordnance Company conducts an exercise in his Improved Outer Tactical Vest during the EOD 133 Memorial Workout at the Special Events Center, Oct. 20. Sixteen members of the 720th EOD came together to participate in the workout to honor the 133 EOD technicians lost in battle since Sept. 11, 2001.

RMMPWDYC–After seeing how heavy the Improved Outer Tactical Vest was, Staff Sgt. Kacie Reed, Medical Platoon Sergeant, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rd ABCT, 4th ID helps a student remove it at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities. (Photo by Army Sgt. Justin Geiger, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

RMMPEK2J–First Lt. Colin Hauer, signal officer assigned to 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, helps put on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) on a school child at Ka’ala Elementary School, Wahiawa, Hawaii, on Feb. 1, 2017. Hauer was one of a dozen Soldiers at the school’s career day discussing and showing what the Army is like to the students. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, are helping children pose with an Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) for pictures at a U.S. Independence day picnic in Riga, Latvia, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce, July 2, 2016. The Soldiers of 3rd Bn., 69th Arm. Rgmt. are training with their Latvian allies in support of Atlantic Resolve which is being conducted in Eastern Europe to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. Stock Photo

RMP3KMNE–U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, are helping children pose with an Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) for pictures at a U.S. Independence day picnic in Riga, Latvia, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce, July 2, 2016. The Soldiers of 3rd Bn., 69th Arm. Rgmt. are training with their Latvian allies in support of Atlantic Resolve which is being conducted in Eastern Europe to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region.

A young boy tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) while he and his friend look inside of an M1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle during a community engagement event in Tapa, Estonia, May 29, 2016. Soldiers from Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, joined the Estonian Army in a combined community engagement event during Eagle Troop's rotation in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Colvin) Stock Photo

RMP69N0Y–A young boy tries on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) while he and his friend look inside of an M1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle during a community engagement event in Tapa, Estonia, May 29, 2016. Soldiers from Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, joined the Estonian Army in a combined community engagement event during Eagle Troop's rotation in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Colvin)

Spc. Patrick Dawson, from Peoria, Ill., with the 18th Military Police Brigade helps a Polish citizen don the improved outer tactical vest and Army combat helmet during the static display at a multicultural day event in the town square of Chelmno, Poland, as a part of Exercise Anakonda 2016. Exercise Anakonda 2016 is a premier training event for U.S. Army Europe and participating nations and demonstrates the U.S. and partner nations can effectively unit together under a unified command while training on a contemporary scenario. Stock Photo

RMPAEM66–Spc. Patrick Dawson, from Peoria, Ill., with the 18th Military Police Brigade helps a Polish citizen don the improved outer tactical vest and Army combat helmet during the static display at a multicultural day event in the town square of Chelmno, Poland, as a part of Exercise Anakonda 2016. Exercise Anakonda 2016 is a premier training event for U.S. Army Europe and participating nations and demonstrates the U.S. and partner nations can effectively unit together under a unified command while training on a contemporary scenario.

RMTYCY4E–U.S. Army Pfc. Alec Wheeler, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal soldier, assigned to the 797th Ordnance Company (EOD), 79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD), 71st Ordnance Group, straps on his Improved Outer Tactical Vest at the safe zone on Camp Minden, Nov. 1, 2016. Wheeler was preparing to begin a controlled burn on a decaying ammunition bunker.

Sgt. Pieter Vernon, an Appleton, Wis., native, with the 18th Military Police Brigade helps a Polish child suit up in the improved outer tactical vest during the static display at multicultural day event in the town square of Chelmno, Poland, as a part of Exercise Anakonda 2016. Exercise Anakonda 2016 is a premier training event for U.S. Army Europe and participating nations and demonstrates the U.S. and partner nations can effectively unit together under a unified command while training on a contemporary scenario. Stock Photo

RMPAEM65–Sgt. Pieter Vernon, an Appleton, Wis., native, with the 18th Military Police Brigade helps a Polish child suit up in the improved outer tactical vest during the static display at multicultural day event in the town square of Chelmno, Poland, as a part of Exercise Anakonda 2016. Exercise Anakonda 2016 is a premier training event for U.S. Army Europe and participating nations and demonstrates the U.S. and partner nations can effectively unit together under a unified command while training on a contemporary scenario.

RMP7HJRD–U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment help a Polish citizen put on an Improved Outer Tactical Vest during a static display with Battle Group Poland at Giżycko, Poland on June 30, 2018. Battle Group Poland is a unique, multinational coalition of U.S., U.K., Croatian and Romanian Soldiers who serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a deterrence force in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

RMMPEK2F–Staff Sgt. Wesley Lefavour, a section leader assigned to 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, receives a ti leaf lei from a student at Ka’ala Elementary School, Wahiawa, Hawaii, on Feb. 1, 2017. Lefavour described Army life, and let students to wear the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) and Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) during the school’s career day. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

RMMPK3X0–An Improved Outer Tactical Vest and Advanced Combat Helmet sit on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier after it’s crew, from the 412th Theater Engineer Command, completed live-fire during Operation Cold Steel at Fort McCoy, Wis., March 22, 2017. Operation Cold Steel is the U.S. Army Reserve's crew-served weapons qualification and validation exercise to ensure that America's Army Reserve units and Soldiers are trained and ready to deploy on short-notice and bring combat-ready and lethal firepower in support of the Army and our joint partners anywhere in the world. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff

RMR5Y39N–An eager high school student had the opportunity to try on Cpt. Michael A. Aldaya’s, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Improved Outer Tactical Vest and his Army Combat Helmet at the uniformed school career fair in Zielona Gora, Poland April 20, 2017. 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., priority is to sustain interoperability with the Polish Army, however, integrating U.S. Soldiers into local events helps strengthen relationships within Polish communities.

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