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Armor Protection Levels Information Briefing for EOS

Armor Protection Levels Information Briefing for EOS. EOS Task #14 Provide an information brief that identifies a plan that articulates the need for Armor Protection Levels (APL) and the importance of balancing the “Iron Triangle” .

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Armor Protection Levels Information Briefing for EOS

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  1. Armor Protection LevelsInformation Briefing for EOS

  2. EOS Task #14 Provide an information brief that identifies a plan that articulates the need for Armor Protection Levels (APL) and the importance of balancing the “Iron Triangle” . A “one size fits all” solution does not provide the flexibility required by commanders in the field in the execution of their widely varied mission sets. Agenda Where we are today Where we want to go…APLs Recommended APLs What activities are underway Way ahead Purpose

  3. There are no significant technological advances in lightweight armor just around the corner. Dismounted movement challenge = how to balance the "Iron Triangle" TTPs, METT-TS evaluation = Protection Armor is scalable, but only to a degree BALANCED FOR MISSION REQUIREMENTS PERFORMANCE PROTECTION PAYLOAD Where we are todayProtection/Weight Trade-offs

  4. Combatant Commander, JTF Commander or Component Commander prescribe a certain level of PPE (some delegate PPE levels). The Modular Tactical Vest (MTV) and Scalable Plate Carrier (SPC) have soft armor that protects against fragmentation and handguns (9mm). E-SAPI protects against ballistic protection to include 7.62mm armor piercing rounds The Light Weight Helmet protects against fragmentation and handguns (9mm). In the CENTCOM AOR all Marines must wear Flame Resistant Organizational Gear (FROG) as the outer layer. FROG when worn in conjunction with the vest and other approved PPE (helmet, goggles, etc.) provides increased protection against flame/fire hazards that are associated with IED blasts. Where we are today

  5. The intent of incorporating APLs is to provide guidance to commanders and enable them to tailor armor protection based on their estimate of the situation. Higher APLs provide increased ballistic protection through the addition of modular armor components increasing the areas of coverage and/or ballistic protection . Higher APLs correspond to greater weight, increased thermal loading, and reduced mobility; thus degrading individual and unit performance over extended periods of time. Where we want to go…APLs APL effectiveness is directly correlated to weight.

  6. Recommended APLs MTV APL-2 APL-0 MTV APL-1 No body armor at the commander’s discretion -Helmet -MTV without attachments -Helmet -MTV with attachments MTV APL-3 MTV APL-4 -Helmet -MTV with attachments -Front SAPI -Back SAPI -Side SAPI -Helmet -MTV with attachments -Front & back SAPI

  7. Recommended APLs SPC APL-2 APL-0 SPC APL-1 No body armor at the commander’s discretion -Helmet -SPC without attachments -Helmet -SPC with attachments SPC APL-3 SPC APL-4 -Helmet -SPC with attachments -Front SAPI -Back SAPI -Side SAPI -Helmet -SPC with attachments -Front & back SAPI

  8. PP&O (POG-21) with input from CDI is drafting a policy on the wear of PPE. Will publish one MarAdmin to supplement MarAdmin 262/07 (provided direction on the wear of PPE) and another MarAdmin to publish the policy identifying specific APLs. Will give “Operating force commanders at the Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) level or higher, are authorized to determine the required level of PPE (or APL when established) for wear by assigned personnel. This determination will be informed by mission, threat, and environmental factors. “ Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory conducting a lighten the load study. What activities are underway

  9. APLs will enable commanders to tailor armor protection based on their estimate of the situation It is impractical to attempt to protect against all conceivable threats. Leadership is fundamental to the effective use of APL. Summary

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