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The '''Modular Scalable Vest''' ('''MSV''') is a [[bullet-resistant vest]] that has been introduced by the [[United States Armed Forces]] in 2018.

The Modular Scalable Vest has replaced the [[Improved Outer Tactical Vest]], which debuted in 2008. The MSV is 5 pounds lighter when fully loaded with ballistic plates compared with its predecessor, the IOTV. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bodyarmornews.com/florida-soldiers-test-new-body-armor/.V0J9B5ErKUk|title=Florida Soldiers Test Army’s New Body Armor|date=2017-11-06|website=bodyarmornews.com|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> The MSV fully loaded weighs 25 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/01/01/new-in-2018-army-to-issue-new-body-armor-to-soldiers/|title=New in 2018: Army to issue new body armor to soldiers|date=2017-01-01|website=armytimes.com|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref>

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