BODY ARMOUR
AIM:The aim of this lesson is to show you various classes of body armour, their uses and their stopping power from both ballistic and sharp bladed instruments.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this lesson will be to give you an understanding of the need to wear suitable body armour whilst undertaking V.I.P. Protective Service Operations.
REASON: The reason for this is in order to survive a potential attack with a minimum amount of injury to one’s own person.
What is Body Armour?
The definition of Body armour is: A defensive covering worn around the trunk of a person, whilst fighting.
Why do we need Body Armour?
• The need for body armour is becoming more and more urgent in today’s society.
• Due to the increasingly violent world that we live in and with the criminal element in our society using weapons that are, by their very nature designed to maim or even kill a person.
• Without personal protection, the likelihood of being injured or killed is increased greatly.
Unexpected Protection
Not only do the vests protect against ballistic injuries but can also protect against the following
• Cuts
• Car crashes
• Falls
• Motorcycle spills
• Clubs
• Explosions
• Lightning.
NIJ Classes of Body Armour
CLASS I
CLASS IIA
CLASS II
CLASS IIIA
UK Body Armour Costs
APPROX. PRICE LIST
• Level 11 A Vest (concealable) £250
• Overt Vest £350
• Combination Vest £450
• Trauma Plate (6.5 by 8.5 inch) £60
• Trauma Plate (10 by 12 inch) £99
Body Armour Priorities
COMFORT
COMFORT
COMFORT
If your vest isn’t comfortable then you won’t wear it.
If you don’t wear it, it can’t save your life!