Is Web Gear Still Relevant?
Is web gear still relevant? This article examines where load-bearing equipment can complement armor and chest rigs based on environment, load, sustainment, and mission.
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Evolutions In Outfitting The Modern Police Officer
I have worked within law enforcement (LE) since the last century. I have worked with leadership that recognized the importance of officer safety and enacted proactive polices which maximized police effectiveness through modern equipment and training. Currently, police officers do everything from teaching classes in elementary schools to direct combat with terrorist forces. As a … Read more
Soldier Survivability: The KDH PC
The KDH Plate Carrier (PC) was flawed from inception. This system was fielded to us as part of the Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI) prior to our 2011-2012 deployment to Afghanistan. Deficiencies noted include the following: 1. Gaps in armor coverage The KDH PC was the only armor system in the 2009 down select that had … Read more