P-E Posted January 8, 2010 Share #26 Posted January 8, 2010 Here's a picture I found...the body armor of this EOD soldier looks like the 7nd model of the Ranger Body Armor, but with tan velcro and cummerbund. What do you think about it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary25 Posted January 8, 2010 Share #27 Posted January 8, 2010 He also has strange helmet cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted January 8, 2010 Share #28 Posted January 8, 2010 He also has strange helmet cover. Looks likea GENTEX helmet cover IIRC . They are great,with elastic at the bottom to help it "form" better. They have the in BDU.DCU,and ACU-not sure about MC ect. I had one,at one time,but long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-E Posted February 18, 2010 Share #29 Posted February 18, 2010 :w00t: I've one too, and write an article about that ! I find some pictures and all the different models !! I can help you for this topic ! :thumbsup: Introduction : The Ranger Body Armor (RBA) is a ballistic vest that was use by 75th Ranger Regiment in the 1990s and 2000s. Now, it as been replaced by the Ranger Armor Vest (RAV), Combat Integrated Releasable Armor System (CIRAS), Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) and by some others body armors designed for some special operations. The contract number of the RBA is DAAD05-92-C-9052. So, the contract was passed in 1992 and the body armors were produce after this date. Ranger Body Armor gave birth to the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA). In fact, he had a lighter jacket and fitted with MOLLE strap to be able to establish pockets of all kinds (canteen, first aid kit, ...). Ranger Body Armor (RBA) was designed by the United States Army Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Massachusetts to meet the operational needs of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Protective Material Company, HS Manufacturing et Supreme Protector are the three known manufacturer of the RBA. One last update of the RBA was also done by Ceradyne, with Balcs cut inserts and the BALCS/SPEAR design. Note : the balcs / SPEAR body armor was use by Special Operations Forces. Picture of the SPEAR / BALCS for special forces (with 3 vertical front MOLLE straps) : Ranger Body Armor was produced in limited quantities to meet urgent operational needs of the 75th Ranger Regiment. The army provided at GSA (number GS-07F-6041A) for the price of $ 738 (plates included) for a size medium set. It is available in sizes medium, large and extra-large only. RBA consists of a two part system: a flexible vest and two ceramic plates (only one in the first model), both of which provide ballistic protection to the upper torso. Ranger Body Armor provides ballistic protection to level III (by standard NIJ). However, this jacket is very heavy (12kg - 25 pounds with plates) and often the Rangers withdrew the plates to avoid being cluttered. This has caused many injuries and deaths in the ranger community. Detail of the front (with the corner broken) and rear plates. The words "DO NOT DROP" are written. Note that this words "Do Not Drop" aren't always writen on plates ! Wearing the Ranger Body Armor : This body armor has been used by the men of 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment (Company C and Command and Control) during Operation Gothic Serpent (Somalia) held from August 26, 1993 to October 21 of the same year. It was then a sensational breakthrough in ballistic technology which has been available for Rangers. Indeed, other conventional forces were then equipped only Personnal Armor Vest Ground Troop (PASGT-V) offering a ballistic shield can level II ("Flak vest" or "fragmentative vest"). In the early 90s, he had also been used by other troops in the Balkans and Haiti. 350 sets of Ranger Body Armor was also sent to the Rangers deployed in the former Yugoslavia (1996). Finally, it has been used by men of the 173rd Infantry Brigade at the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003 -?) when they jump on Iraqi Kurdistan. The name of the operation is "Operation Airborne Dragon" (April 7, 2003). Probably by soldiers who carried out the tests to become Rangers and changed unit. The differents versions of the RBA : 1st model : Only one plate to the front, not rear. The front plate has a corner broken. Both the elastic Cummerbund (= elastic belt) are set in the back and not on the sides. No additional cover. This is the original model, as used during Operation Gothic Serpent in 1993 by the Rangers from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. 2nd Model First RBA model with two plates (front and rear). The elastic closure of the vest are set in the back, not on the sides as is the case for other models. 3rd Model : Ranger Body Armor SPV-R The name "SPV-R" refers to the producer. The producer is "Supreme Protector" Vest (SPV). It seems that the "R" means "Renjaama" (a town in Somalia?). This would change the Ranger Body Armor following the experience of Somalia. The main change is the front plate is reduced in size (because too heavy before). There are 3 times that represent the elastic cummerbund. The elastics are black, but it appears that this varies with manufacturers. 4th model Soldier deployed in Iraq showing the 4th model (with little pouch). Adding a pocket at the front of the RBA on the plate. Adding a strip of Velcro on the front of the cummerbund. Two small plates rather than larger ones. Of the elastic cummerbund does not start in the lower back, but on the sides of the RBA. And adding two straps at the shoulders. There's a plate currently now on ebay for the Ranger Body Armor. It interess me but I'm in Belgium, so I can't bid on it. The plate is for the back panel and is rare to find. If it can help someone in the forum to complete it's Ranger Body Armor ; http://cgi.befr.ebay.be/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...%3D1&_rdc=1 (# 220559072663). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-E Posted April 3, 2010 Share #30 Posted April 3, 2010 I just see that Iraqi police also wear the Ranger Body Armor ; BAGHDAD, IRAQ - DECEMBER 28: An Iraqi soldier secures the Adala prison area where several Iraqi detainees and warders have been killed on December 28,2005 in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqi police shot dead several prisoners in a shootout on Wednesday at Adala prison after one prisoner grabbed a weapon from a guard and opened fire. Photo: Akram Saleh/Getty Images Dec 28, 2005 found on : http://www.life.com/image/56493616 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTMiller Posted August 12, 2014 Share #31 Posted August 12, 2014 Anyone know why it was never offered in small like the PASGT vest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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