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TreasonousBastard

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8. Well, the Brits have this...
Sat Mar 13, 2021, 06:19 PM
Mar 2021
https://www.bodyarmornews.com/new-pelvic-body-armor-for-uk-troops/

Britain’s Ministry of Defense is introducing a pelvic protection system for troops in Afghanistan to help mitigate the effects of bomb blasts.

The three-tiered system of clothing and body armor consists of special protective underwear and detachable armored modular trousers, designed to integrate with current kit being used by troops on operations.



The first layer of protection is a pair of shorts, which troops wear as underwear. Developed by the ministry and the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory, the underwear is manufactured from ballistic silk material that provides an initial level of protection.

A second layer of detachable pelvic body armor, designed to meet the greater threats faced by soldiers on the ground can be rolled up and clipped to a belt and pulled through the legs to form a protective pouch. It will be issued to all troops operating outside the wire in Afghanistan from next spring.

For troops whose role demands greater levels of protection, such as those operating hand-held metal detectors to search for improvised explosive devices, a third tier of pelvic protection is being developed to offer even greater coverage, including the upper leg and wider abdominal region. Design trials are planned to take place in early 2011.


But I suspect the French have something more stylish.

I am a woman because I feel that way. Lunabell Mar 2021 #1
I'm a woman and I'm not sure what is meant by a two-tiered or PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #2
I'd be interested to know the answer myself. Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #3
Bottom tier is the stuff you wear during your period. Collimator Mar 2021 #9
Lol. These days I'm middle tier every day. Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #16
Well. My entire life I've only had middle tier undies. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #25
Well, the Brits have this... TreasonousBastard Mar 2021 #8
keys between my knuckles TDale313 Mar 2021 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Mar 2021 #5
I know my wife is a woman with this question: "Did you remember the (fill in the blank)?" ... marble falls Mar 2021 #6
I have honestly never heard of "two or three tiers" of undies Skittles Mar 2021 #7
You may possibly have employed Collimator Mar 2021 #12
aw no I am not offended at all Skittles Mar 2021 #20
At 69 and always home these days birdographer Mar 2021 #10
When I quit smoking I decided to improve my knitting skills. Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #17
I have so much yarn! birdographer Mar 2021 #22
I make children's hats and sweaters for Wool Aid. Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #23
My wife's answer: Mr.Bill Mar 2021 #11
"I never carry cash." catbyte Mar 2021 #13
I don't carry much cash TexasBushwhacker Mar 2021 #21
I'm a man, and I've almost never carried cash. rsdsharp Mar 2021 #24
I've been paid less than "others" doing the same thing. Marie Marie Mar 2021 #14
Yep. Another day, another 76 cents. Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #19
"I diet constantly" wryter2000 Mar 2021 #15
Love the three tier description, very clever! MLAA Mar 2021 #18
I have never carried keys between my knuckles. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #26
I turned up the flame of a Bic lighter Backseat Driver Mar 2021 #27
LOL! PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #29
I look my car over, inside and out, before opening the door and getting inside. Solly Mack Mar 2021 #28
I'm afraid to walk anywhere alone at night Mad_Dem_X Mar 2021 #30
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