| « | Brand-new plate carrier vests are at the disposal of LDF warfighters. They come in the geometric woodland camouflage and olive green plain variants. As has become standard, these vests were designed with modular quick-release options for pockets and pouches in mind. The heaviest version offers greater protection for sensitive parts of the body, such as the neck and groin. Field Manual[1]
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The Modular Carrier Vest is a ballistic-resistant vest used by the Livonian Defense Force in ArmA 3. It was added with the release of the Contact DLC.
Overview[]
The Modular Carrier Vest is a lightweight plate carrier worn by the LDF's ground vehicle crewmen and other non-combat infantry roles. It has a weight of 60 "mass" units (unloaded)[CfgWp 1] and provides enough space for just 60 units of ammunition/items.[CfgWp 2] It is rated at Level III protection standards, and has plate inserts covering the user's chest, abdomen and diaphragm.
The Modular Carrier Vest is essentially a barebones version of the Modular Carrier Lite with no pouches or a holster attached. Statistically, it is lighter to wear (60 versus 70 "mass") but suffers from a significant loss in storage capacity due to the lack of pouches. In all other aspects, it remains completely unchanged and has the same amount of surface coverage.
Hitpoints[]
LEGEND[SCR 1]
Green = Abdomen
Orange = Chest
Violet = Diaphragm
| Body part | Base armour value | Damage reduction modifier (vs. ballistic) | Damage reduction modifier (vs. explosions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen | 16[CfgWp 3] | 70%[CfgWp 4] | 70%[CfgWp 4] |
| Chest | 16[CfgWp 5] | 70%[CfgWp 6] | 70%[CfgWp 6] |
| Diaphragm | 16[CfgWp 7] | 70%[CfgWp 8] | 70%[CfgWp 8] |
Camouflage[]
- Geometric: Fractal woodland-themed camouflage intended to mimic the LDF's Geometric pattern.
- Olive: Pale olive-green colour scheme.
Trivia[]
- Modular Carrier Vests are based on the real-world "KWM-02" plate carrier vest[2] designed by MASKPOL S.A., a Polish protective gear manufacturer.[3]
- For the opening cutscene of the Old Man mini-campaign/scenario, several French Foreign Legionnaires are briefly seen wearing the Modular Carrier Vest.[4]
- Amusingly, its appearance in the cutscene is extremely anachronistic given the fact that the photograph depicts an FFL deployment taking place in the year 2000.[4] This is more than twenty years before the Livonian Defense Force commenced its modernisation programmes.[5]
Gallery[]
French Foreign Legionnaire with a Modular Carrier Vest (left) as seen in the opening cutscene for Old Man.
Config/script references[]
CfgWeapons[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 CfgWeapons >> V_CarrierRigKBT_01_EAF_F >> ItemInfo >> mass
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 CfgWeapons >> V_CarrierRigKBT_01_EAF_F >> ItemInfo >> containerClass >> "Supply60"
- ↑ CfgWeapons >> V_CarrierRigKBT_01_EAF_F >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Abdomen >> armor
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 CfgWeapons >> V_CarrierRigKBT_01_EAF_F >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Abdomen >> passThrough >> "0.3"
- ↑ CfgWeapons >> V_CarrierRigKBT_01_EAF_F >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Chest >> armor
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 CfgWeapons >> V_CarrierRigKBT_01_EAF_F >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Chest >> passThrough >> "0.3"
- ↑ CfgWeapons >> V_CarrierRigKBT_01_EAF_F >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Diaphragm >> armor
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 CfgWeapons >> V_CarrierRigKBT_01_EAF_F >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Diaphragm >> passThrough >> "0.3"
Scripts[]
- ↑ diag_drawMode "FireGeometry"; diag_toggle "HitPoints";
References[]
- ↑ Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2019, Contact, Arma 3, viewed 9 June 2025, <https://arma3.com/contact>.
- ↑ Thurdnampetch, S 2023, Maskpol KWM-02 with RadioBag | ARMA3: Contact, ArtStation, viewed 13 April 2023, <https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dKyEOX>.
- ↑ Maskpol 2023, MULTI-THREAT BODY ARMOUR SYSTEM KWM-02, maskpol.com, viewed 13 April 2023, <http://web.archive.org/web/20210619065335/https://www.maskpol.com.pl/en/products/multi-threat-body-armour-system-kwm-02>. (archived link)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 ARMA 3: Apex 2020 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Old Man, \a3\missions_f_oldman\data\img\intro\legio\om_intro05_newspaper_clean_ca.paa, News Today
- ↑ ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Field Manual/Weapons/Promet 6.5 mm, "Part of a sweeping effort to modernize the Livonian Defense Force's infantry capabilities, the Promet modular bullpup rifle became the LDF's main service rifle in late 2020. Its 6.5x39 mm caseless ammunition is the same caliber as NATO's 6.5 mm ammunition used in MX class weapons. The Promet is known for its unique detachable carry handle with integrated 2.5x magnified optics. Besides a marksman variant with extended barrel, it can also be fitted with a 40 mm underslung grenade launcher. Tactical teams can instead choose to mount an underbarrel 12 gauge shotgun module with quick-release cylinder for an extra close range punch. The rifle is manufactured in a range of color options."
See also[]
| Wearable vests in ArmA 3 | |
|---|---|
| Level I | Raven Vest • Rebreather • Tactical Vest |
| Level II | Deck Crew Vest • Press Vest • Police Vest (Gendarmerie) |
| Level III | Carrier Lite • CTRG Plate Carrier Rig Mk.1 • GA Carrier Lite (Rig, GL) • Modular Carrier Vest (Lite, GL) |
| Level IV | Carrier Rig (GL) • CTRG Plate Carrier Rig Mk.2 • EOD Vest |
| Level V | Carrier Special Rig |
| Armourless | Chest Rig • Identification Vest • Kipchak • LBV Harness (Grenadier) • Leg Strap Bag • Multi-Pocket Vest • Rangemaster Belt • Safety Vest • Slash Bandolier • Tactical Chest Rig |
| (Parenthesis) denote variants. Apex DLC | Jets DLC | Laws of War DLC | Contact DLC | |