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IOTV Gen 2 Plate Carrier Vest, UCP w/ Soft Armor

Name: IOTV Gen 2 Plate Carrier Vest, UCP w/ Soft Armor
Price: 290.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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$290

SizeEXTRA SMALL

Only 1 left

Usually ships within 4 days · US only
Ballistic item: 18+ only, not shipped to NY or CT
Armor & PPE: no returns, so ask us anything before you buy
Inspected and cleaned before it ships

Condition grade

Little to no signs of use

Grading scale

Soft armor: Level IIIA · NIJ .07 HG2
Service: Military
Made in: USA
Color: Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP)

Details

Military issue Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV)

The US Army Generation 2 (Gen II) Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) is a modular body armor carrier introduced to succeed the Gen 1, offering improved weight distribution, a single-stage quick-release system, and enhanced coverage. It features integrated side plate carriers, an internal cummerbund to shift weight from shoulders to hips, and enhanced soft armor. Issued in UCP or OCP pattern.

Key Features and Improvements

Weight Reduction: Over three pounds lighter than the original Interceptor OTV.

Enhanced Coverage: Includes a lower back protector, providing 52 square inches more coverage.

Quick Release System: A single-stage pull tab on the front allows for rapid removal in emergencies.

Improved Fit & Mobility: Redesigned yoke/collar, integrated side plate pockets, and an internal elastic waistband for better, more comfortable wear.

Modularity: Features extensive MOLLE PALS attachment points for pouches, with optional components including groin, deltoid, and neck/collar protection.

Sizing: Expanded to 11 sizes (including long variants) for a better fit.

Gen II vs. Other Generations

vs. Gen 1: The Gen II improved upon the initial design with a more reliable and simpler single-stage quick-release system and refined coverage areas.

vs. Gen 3: Gen III (introduced around 2014) further improved the quick-release system, reducing reassembly time significantly, and was designed to better accommodate female soldiers.

Made in the USA

Item info

This product includes ballistic soft armor.

Plate carriers such as this are compatible with ballistic plates of matching size, i.e. a size medium vest will generally work best with size medium plates. For vests that include soft armor, ICW plates can be used to minimize weight.

Surplus/ used items we sell have been properly cleaned/ sanitized and inspected for wear. We describe and grade the conditions of items in our inventory to accurately portray what you will receive. The item you receive may appear slightly different from the picture examples, depending on the condition chosen. If you require pictures of the exact inventory you will receive prior to purchase, please contact us.

The soft armor in this vest may be past the factory warranty date, although this doesn't necessarily impact performance.

Shipping & policies

We ship within the United States only, usually within 4 days.

You must be 18 or older to buy ballistic items, and we don't ship them to NY or CT (exceptions for military, LEO and government personnel: contact us). Non-ballistic gear ships to every state.

Because of the life-saving nature of armor and PPE, we generally can't accept returns. If anything's wrong with your order, contact us.

Photos show the make and model; the item you receive matches the model and the condition you pick. Want photos of the exact item? Ask us.

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