Individual Combat Equipment (ICE) Gen III/IV Course

The IOTV and the hard armor plates come in different sizes depending on the operator’s body size. True or false?
1. True

What components are required when wearing the ACH? Select all that apply.
1. Chin strap retention system
2. Suspension pads

When installing an ESAPI into the front carrier, what conditions must be true? Select all that apply.
1. The ESAPI size must be correct for the IOTV size.
2. The hook and loop seam on the outside of the carrier must secure the ESAPI in place.

You have been issued a medium size gen III IOTV with medium size ESAPI. When installing the ESAPI into the back carrier, which ESAPI pocket must you use?
1. The pocket closest to the outside of the vest (outermost pocket)

Regarding the side plate pockets, what is the primary difference between the gen II and gen IV IOTV?
1. The gen III uses on size pocket while the gen IV pocket size corresponds with the IOTV size.

When the gen III/IV IOTV emergency release handle is pulled straight down, what happens to the IOTV that allows you to rapidly doff the vest? Select all that apply.
1. The front carrier completely separates from the back carrier.
2. The two shoulder release buckles disengage.
3. The two side release buckles disengage.

Read the statements below related to the donning of the IOTV and select the one that is false.
1. To don the gen III IOTV groin protector, it must be attached to the front carrier.

Read the statements below related to the adjusting of the IOTV for fit and select the one that is false.
1. Major adjustments to the side plate carriers must be made on the back carrier while wearing the IOTV to ensure proper placement.

During emergency doffing training, what should you never do?
1. Allow the vest to fall on a hard surface with hard armor plates installed.