Does the us army wear bullet proof vests while in iraq

Question

Does the us army wear bullet proof vests while in iraq

Answer 1

Yes. It consists of four Ceramic plate's, although Dragon Skin V is currently been tested. It's an of-fence not to wear the Vest whilst on patrol and out and around town. Although bullet's can still penetrate the Armour.

Answer 2

Yes they are called flack jackets

Answer 3

Yes they do, the majority American solders that die in Iraq, they die because of explosives not the gun. So most of the body was not protected…

Answer 4

Yes we wear IBA's (Interceptor Body Armor)

Answer 5

yes!

Answer 6

Duh...are you serious?!

Answer 7

yes they still use bullets there  

Answer 8

Yes, and because the manufacturers are holding the American taxpayer hostage, these vests cost about $10,000 each.  These companies' apologists typically remark "Well, duh, we gotta defend the country, don't we?" whenever a Real American questions their hypergreedy profits.

Answer 9

Yes - the British version is the Osprey System.

Answer 10

Yes all army and Marines wear them and there hot as h**l. Theres 4 plates, there called sappy plates and theres one on the fron, back and both sides.