Force Protection, Inc.9801 Highway 78, #3Ladson, SC 29456(843)
740-7015www.ForceprotectionInc.com

February 4, 2005

Ted McQuinn24019 Hamptonshire LaneKaty, Texas 77494

Dear Ted,

FORCE PROTECTION INC. is very pleased to offer you the position of PRESIDENT of
FORCE PROTECTION INDUSTRIES, INC. with a direct report to Gordon McGilton, the
Chief Quality Officer of FORCE PROTECTION INC.

The compensation package is as follows:

|• | A base salary of $180,000 per
year.
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|• | $100,000 stock grants for three (3)
years at the lowest current price as set by the investor formula in the recent
financing led by Palisades Master Fund.
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|• | A Gain-Sharing Program to be
designed by Gordon McGilton, Scott Ervin (CEO of Force Protection, Inc.) and
yourself within sixty (60) days of your start date.  The Gain-Sharing Program
will include cash and/or stock compensation to be distributed throughout the
company.
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|• | Sixty (60) days after the start of
your employment, you will be issued a $20,000 stock grant at the current
investor price.
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|• | A $30,000 allowance to be used as
necessary and at your discretion for moving, interim housing or other needs
during your transition.
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|• | You may choose to participate in
Force Protection’s 401(k) and contribute the maximum amount allowed by
law.
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|• | You will be offered the standard
Force Protection benefit package.  This includes a Blue Cross PPO and a dental
plan.
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|• | You will be granted three (3) weeks
vacation that will be appropriately accrued.
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If there is a change in control and there is no offer of employment under
similar terms made by the controlling company, FP will provide twelve (12)
months salary and add one year of acceleration to the share vesting program.

In the event that separation occurs during the first three years of employment,
and for any reason other than "cause" or Change of Control, FP will provide six
(6) months of salary and accelerate the stock grant by six (6) months.

All of the above conditions will be subject to the receipt of favorable
references and drug test results.  You agree to abide by the company’s
standard employment conditions.

We are pleased that you have indicated your start date to be Monday, February
14, 2005.  We look forward to a long and rewarding relationship.  Please sign
both copies of this letter.  Keep one for your files and return one on your
start date.

Yours truly,

/s/  R. Scott ErvinR. Scott ErvinCEO, Force Protection, Inc.

Accepted:

/s/  Ted McQuinn
/s/  R. Scott ErvinTed McQuinn
R. Scott ErvinCEO, Force Protection, Inc.2/4/05
February 4,
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