For individual protection, the military utilizes several specialized armor systems designed to stop ballistics and fragmentation:

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In the U.S. Army, a "post" is a military installation where troops are stationed. Armor officers and enlisted crewmembers are primarily assigned to posts that support heavy armored or cavalry units. Common assignments include: