Special Boat Team Tactical Floatation Vest

• Used in U.S. Navy Special Boat amphibious patrol and short land operations
• Simple and quick to put on, reasonably comfortable
• Lightweight
• Front-entry adjustments (3) using 1" web and side-release buckles
• Side adjustments (2 each side) using 1" web and side-release buckles
• Shoulder adjustments using 2" web and hook & loop
• Adjustable crotch straps using 1” web and side-release buckles
• Standard sized pockets/pouches for magazines (M4) compass, strobe light, survival equipment, day/night flares, whistle, pocket knife, etc.
• Radio pouch (horizontal on upper back) for PRC 148 (MBITR) Radio
• Robust drag handle behind the neck
• Pouch (vertical on back) for a hydration bladder Construction:
• 1 1000 denier DuPont Cordura
• 2 Type “69 nylon probond H thread, double stitched and bar-tacked at stress points

CAUTION: THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR BUOYANCY LOSS DEPENDING ON HOW THIS VEST IS LOADED-OUT, AND HOW FREQUENTLY THE FLOTATION MATERIAL IS COMPRESSED. THIS VEST SHOULD BE USED IN-WATER TESTS FOLLOWING LOAD-OUT AND/OR CHANGES IN LOAD-OUT. BUOYANT MATERIAL PROVIDES A MINIMUM BUOYANT FORCE OF 17 1/2 LBS. WARNING: DO NOT DRY CLEAN. SPONGE WITH WARM SOAPY WATER