As the military opens more combat roles to women, it has to worry about what they’ll wear in battle zones. Standard gear is made for men. Female soldiers say it’s uncomfortable and restricts their movement. In August, the Army will give about 600 female soldiers tactical vests made just for them. By October, all female soldiers deploying to Afghanistan should have them. Capt. Bryce Cooper, assistant product manager at the Army’s PEO Soldier, explains how they developed the vest. But first, is colleague, project engineer Deana Archambault, describes what makes this armor unique.