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A '''ballistic assault vest''' is a type of body armor system used by [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Army|Soldiers]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. They are worn over the wearer's [[Fatigues|camouflage utility uniform]], and are made of hard black nylon.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', page 207</ref> | A '''ballistic assault vest''' is a type of body armor system used by [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Army|Soldiers]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. They are worn over the wearer's [[Fatigues|camouflage utility uniform]], and are made of hard black nylon.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 207''</ref> | ||
The vest itself is modular, allowing for ammunition magazines, drop pouches, canteens, etc. to be added to it for mission requirements.<ref name="ch353">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', page 353</ref> It also features a holster for a sidearm.<ref name="ch361">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', page 361</ref> | The vest itself is modular, allowing for ammunition magazines, drop pouches, canteens, etc. to be added to it for mission requirements.<ref name="ch353">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 353''</ref> It also features a holster for a sidearm.<ref name="ch361">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 361''</ref> | ||
[[Staff Sergeant|SSgt]] [[Avery Johnson]] and [[Staff Sergeant|SSgt]] [[Nolan Byrne]] used ballistic assault vests throughout the duration of the [[First Battle of Harvest]], though they are not effective against [[plasma weaponry]].<ref name="ch353"/><ref name="ch361"/> This is because ballistic gear is designed for defense against projectile weapons, such as the ones used by the UNSC. | [[Staff Sergeant|SSgt]] [[Avery Johnson]] and [[Staff Sergeant|SSgt]] [[Nolan Byrne]] used ballistic assault vests throughout the duration of the [[First Battle of Harvest]], though they are not effective against [[plasma weaponry]].<ref name="ch353"/><ref name="ch361"/> This is because ballistic gear is designed for defense against projectile weapons, such as the ones used by the UNSC. |
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Template:Ratings A ballistic assault vest is a type of body armor system used by UNSC Soldiers and UNSC Marine Corps. They are worn over the wearer's camouflage utility uniform, and are made of hard black nylon.[1]
The vest itself is modular, allowing for ammunition magazines, drop pouches, canteens, etc. to be added to it for mission requirements.[2] It also features a holster for a sidearm.[3]
SSgt Avery Johnson and SSgt Nolan Byrne used ballistic assault vests throughout the duration of the First Battle of Harvest, though they are not effective against plasma weaponry.[2][3] This is because ballistic gear is designed for defense against projectile weapons, such as the ones used by the UNSC.