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01LE-01-ARMR - Armor, Body

Description

Personal body armor intended to protect the torso and extremities against small arms fire. This type of personal protective equipment is recommended for personnel involved with tactical operations.

Grant Notes

This item is for use only by specialized teams such as Tactical Entry or Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Teams. Not for routine use - allowable only to supplement normal stores, in order to provide the surge capacity necessary for CBRNE terrorism response. Not for riot suppression. All Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) recipients will need to submit a detailed justification to the respective Program Analyst and obtain approval prior to the purchase of this equipment. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

More Information

FEMA Related Grant Programs

  • Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (IPR)
  • Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG)
  • Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)
  • Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
  • State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
  • Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
  • Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP)
  • Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)

Standardized Equipment List

For more information on operating considerations, mandatory and applicable standards, and training requirements, visit the Interagency Board’s Standardized Equipment List website.

Note: Some equipment items on the Authorized Equipment List may not be listed on the Standardized Equipment List.

System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders

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