 The Modular Tactical Vest has saved countless Marines from serious injury in the global war on terror. Ask any Marine who's worn it though, and they'll tell you it's not the most comfortable piece of gear. That's why the Marine Corps is moving to the improved Modular Tactical Vest. When they're wearing this vest all day, that is more on their shoulders, giving that relief on their shoulders. While disperses way better than the current vest, the IMTV can still hamper Marines maneuverability. This is where the lighter plate carrier, or PC, comes in. When you're walking around patrolling, you're wearing a PC, so that cuts off weight right there. It cuts off almost six, seven pounds. That weight difference allows Marines greater maneuverability in a firefight, and decreases the chances of overheating in hot climates like Afghanistan. Ultimately though, the small arms protective inserts inside a Marine's vest are the only items that stand between them and serious injury. We get feedback all the time. We get emails and pictures. I'm real happy to say it's usually a smiling Marine pointing at their body armor plate where they've been shot saying, thanks a lot. I'm here today to send you this picture. Marines face far more dangers than just bullets and shrapnel while deployed. Sometimes an explosion can trap a Marine inside a burning vehicle. This is the situation where flame resistant organizational gear can make all the difference. We have light uniform. We have the frog gear. I mean, it's a lot lighter than the camouflage we have right now. They give you that protection, that flame resistant protection. Very thin material, very breathable when you're wearing it in the heat of Afghanistan. While frog gear and plate carriers provide increased protection, maneuverability, and breathability, the Marine Corps will continue improving its efforts to protect its most valuable resource, the Marine. From Quantico, Virginia, I'm Corporal Nick Nagers.