What is the standard issue body armor for the Army Reserve?  Model
number preferably, and any comments if available.

My brother joined the Army Reserves and will finish basic training
soon.  The military police unit that he will be joining is bound for
Iraq in the spring....naturally, if there is body armor better than
the standard issue, my family wants to buy it as a Christmas present.  Thanks.

"What we have told family members who have contacted us is that the
Army cannot attest to the safety or the level of protection of body
armor purchased rather than issued for a soldier," Tallman said.

The Defense Department says it has contracted with one manufacturer
for its armor. Point Blank Body Armor, which produces the Interceptor
brand, has all but stopped selling to the public. "

from http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/03/26/iraq/main608789.shtml

google:
://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&q=standard+issue+body+armor+%2B++Army+Reserve

http://www.pointblankarmor.com/
has numerous vests, ranging in price & protection