Also known as: タクティカルベスト, 战术背心
A type of vest worn by Soldiers, Military personnel, Police officers, and special forces Military Operators in combat. It contains integrated Ammunition Pouches, slots for Grenades or other equipment, and sometimes a built-in Holster.
May overlap with a Bulletproof Vest since most of them accept the insertion of ballistic armor plates. Especially if the front side looks flat and rigid.
Examples
- Pouches are integrated with the vest.
Counterexamples
- Chest Rig. Pouches are separate from clothing article, situated on the torso/chest.
- Load-Bearing Equipment. Worn around the waist, the gear may consist more than just ammunition pouches.
- Utility Vest. Designed for civilian, non-combat use.