| Force Protection, Inc. |   |   | Tel (843) 740-7015
9801 Highway 78, Bldg #3
  
Fax (843) 740-1973
Ladson, SC 29456
  
www.forceprotection.net
January 27, 2005
  
Gordon McGilton

North Charleston, South Carolina
  
Re:  12 Months Employment/Consulting Agreement
  
Dear Gordon:
 
This letter will serve to confirm our mutual agreement regarding your employmentwith Force Protection (the "Company") on the following basis:
 
1. The compensation will be $15,000 per month paid through payroll, with a bonusof $180,000 paid in S8 or cash.  A deposit of $60,000 will be paid as an advanceon the bonus compensation.  Each month, $15,000 of free trading stock orequivalent cash.  In addition, the company agrees to provide a qualified stockoption plan which will provide additional long-term compensation on theengagement.
 
2. The company will reimburse you for travel, lodging and other out of pocketexpenses you incur during the term of the engagement.
 
3. During the period of the Consulting Agreement you agree to be bound by andcomply with the provisions of the Company Code of Conduct and with theprovisions of the Company Non-Disclosure Agreement.
 
This Agreement is subject to the jurisdiction and laws of the state of SouthCarolina.
 
We are pleased to extend this offer to you and look forward to your continuingcontribution to the Company.  If the foregoing is acceptable, I would ask thatyou kindly sign below and return a copy of this letter to me.
 
Regards,
 
Sincerely yours,
  
/s/  R. Scott Ervin
 
Start Date:  Jan. 1, 2005   /s/ RSE
  
R. Scott Ervin
 
*Accepted and Agreed:*
 
Interim CEO
  
By: /s/  Gordon McGilton
   
 Gordon McGilton
 
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