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5 cents as the manufacturer and distributor of products in ballistics protection announced its participation in the United States Marine Corps' Improved Modular Tactical Vests (IMTV)/Plate Carrier Program.

This procurement includes sustainment needs required to maintain current body armor system components, as well as next generation body armor components such as the Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH), Plate Carriers, the Improved Modular Tactical Vest (IMTV) for the Marines, and the Next Generation Vest which will replace the US Army`s current Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV).

The Marine Corps is developing an Improved Modular Tactical Vest to address the problem areas uncovered by the survey results," Capt.

The Companys product portfolio includes lightweight ceramic armor for vehicles and military personnel, composite based products and concealable soft body armor products for law enforcement, and the Modular Tactical Vest ("MTV") ballistic system for military personnel.

The vests, manufactured by Protective Products International and known as Modular Tactical Vests, were ordered in 2006 at a cost of $550 each.

This procurement includes sustainment needs required to maintain current body armor system components, as well as next generation body armor components such as the Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH), Plate Carriers, the Improved Modular Tactical Vest (IMTV) for the Marines, and the Next Generation Vest which will replace the US Army's current Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV).

Marine Corps placed its orders for sustainment parts and components for modular tactical vests with its Protective Products International unit.

The United States Marine Corps has placed orders with Protective ProductsInternational, a subsidiary of Ceramic Protection Corporation, for more than USD $13 million for sustainment parts and components for the Modular Tactical Vest (MTV).