Improved Outer Tactical Vest Generation II

The first delivery of the new Gen II Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) in Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OCP) began on 16 July 2010.

Improvements over the Gen I vest include:

a totally redesigned yoke and collar,
universal side plate carriers and removable side plate pouches, and
equipment anchor points on the front and rear which interface with items such as hydration systems and the Tactical Assault Panel.

The Gen II vest is available in OCP as well as in universal camouflage pattern.

one base vest assembly
- a front base vest outershell assembly with a removable soft ballistic insert
- a back base vest outershell assembly with a removable soft ballistic insert
- two universal side plate carriers with two removable side plate pouches
- a left and a right elastic internal waistband
- a quick release cable assembly
ancillary equipment
- a front and a back yoke/collar assembly
- a lower back protector assembly
- a groin protector assembly
- two deltoid protector assemblies

TM 10-8470-208-10. Operator Manual for Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) and Improved Outer Tactical Vest Gen II (IOTV Gen II), a Part of the Interceptor Body Armor System
TM 10-8470-208-24&P. Field and Sustainment Maintainance Manual Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List for Interceptor Body Armor System
Interceptor Body Armor IOTV Generation II User Guide [GoogleBooks]