M52A body armor

M52A body armor is an armored protective vest worn by members of the UNSC Marine Corps. M52A body armor is usually worn with the CH252 helmet for greater ballistic protection. It is the second iteration of the M52 body armor.
== Overview ==
The M52A body armor consists of a chestplate and backplate assembly with a supplemental abdominal plate and linked lower-back plate that collectively maximise torso coverage. The chest, abdominal and lower-back plates are frequently affixed with varying configurations of pouches. The chestplate and backplate themselves are distinguished by their relatively square overall shape. The chestplate reaches up to either side of the wearer's collar and entirely over the wearer's trapezius in order to connect with the backplate, lacking prominent buckles or straps. The abdomen plate links with the lower backplate around the wearer's side in a similar manner.
== History ==
The M52A body armor was worn by Marine and Army personnel during the Insurrection. It was eventually phased out by the M52B sometime prior to 2531.