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The Female Body Armor (FBA) will provide female Security Forces defenders with a modular, scalable system that will provide levels of protection against fragmenting munitions, handgun, and small arms ... The Female Body Armor (FBA) will provide female Security Forces defenders with a modular, scalable system that will provide levels of protection against fragmenting munitions, handgun, and small arms (with the use of hard armor inserts that are not purchased as a part of this effort) threats. The FBA initiative is a four tier system that allows the commander to tailor the female Airman's protection level for different mission profiles, while allowing the female Airman to adjust the fit to accommodate physical characteristics and better integrate with existing gear. It will include hard armor protection of vital organs (heart, liver, lungs and kidneys) and soft armor protection of the torso and extremities (neck, shoulders, groin and knee and elbow joints).