GAO Should Ensure Our Troops Have the Best Armor Possible (Rep. Joe Courtney)

The men and women of our Armed Forces and their families must have the utmost confidence in the life-saving equipment provided by the Pentagon. The disturbing Dateline NBC story comparing the Interceptor and Dragon Skin body armor systems raised many important questions.

Before passing judgment, I believe we must have the Government Accountability Office — an independent organization — test the two products side-by-side. This test can allay these concerns and let us know that the equipment provided to our troops is of the highest possible quality. I am pleased that other Members of Congress have joined me in calling for this review.