TM 10-8400-203-23 3-4.  REPAIR   AND   MAINTENANCE   OF   BODY   ARMOR–Continued Table  3-1.  Body  Armor  Vest  Measurements S I ZE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE MEASUREMENTS INCHES INCHES INCHES INCHES Front  Width 13 3/8 14 3/8 15 3/8 16 3/8 Front Length 18 3/8 23 1/8 23 7/8 24 5/8 Back Width 20 22 24 26 Back Length 22 5/8 23 1/8 23 5/8 24 1/8 NOTE Front width measurement taken from edge-to-edge at base of armhole level (each  front  measured  separately).  Back  width  measurement  taken  from edge-to-edge  at  base  of  armhole  level.  Back  length  measurement  taken along center of back from top edge of neck to bottom edge of vest. Front length measurement taken from point of shoulder seam at neck to bottom edge of vest at point in line with back edge of front flap. When the size is determined the stock number may be determined on the basis of whether the item contains internal stiffeners. Presence of the stiffeners can be felt by flexing the cover material and feeling the inserts with the hands or stiffeners maybe visually evident by the patterns developed in the material. If the outer shell is to be removed and cleaned, it is important that the size information be retained during the cleaning operation and that the vinyl casing and insert be checked to insure that the size is marked and will be retained. b.  Cleaning.  Remove  the  side  closure  laces (1) from the vest. 3-4