a sleeveless green vest that is designed to stop flak, or shrapnel from entering the body rather than being bullet proof. Historically, 70 percent of injuries on the battlefield are due to shrapnel from artillery shells. Most Army recruits are surprised to learn that the filler to the flak jacket is ballistic nylon rather than kevlar, a bullet stopping material.
jacket worn by jockeys and exercise riders to protect the ribs, back and kidneys; it is mandatory at Texas racetracks.
a MILSPEC jacket used by troops in wartime conditions
a MILSPEC jacketused by troops in wartime conditions
Similar to a jackets worn by quarterbacks, the jockey's flak jacket protects the ribs, kidneys and back.
A vest worn by jockeys during a race to help protect the ribs and spine in the event of a fall.
A flak jacket is a form of protective clothing originally developed by the Wilkinson Sword company during World War II to help protect Royal Air Force (RAF) air personnel from the flying debris and shrapnel thrown by German anti-aircraft guns' flak (Fliegerabwehrkanone), a type of exploding shell. The jacket consisted of Manganese plates sewn into a waistcoat made of ballistic nylon (a material engineered by the Du Pont company); therefore, flak jackets functioned as an evolved form of plate armour.
