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As I showed in a response to Killbot (picture) - what I'm saying isn't uncommon for BPJ's at all. As for your idea, that's an interesting concept; but of course you'd have to make sure that there are no problems for the soldier (stable panels, no issue with any debris when the bullet makes...

Twice as big? Doubt it. And no, while blunt force trauma is an issue in general w/ such armor/vests, it's not like having a bullet pierce through the spine. The same way I'd rather crack ribs w/ armor than have my organs riddled.

Simply not true. Covering up to the end of the back, or at least right above it, would make far more sense for infantry. Check the reference picture given, even this one technically doesn't cover the entire back - but it's far better, provides much smaller target/gap.

Except I never said to do that. But I'd say avoiding paralysis of half the body is a pretty damn vital thing to prevent. Increasing the coverage from behind by some inches really wouldn't be the end of the world for movement or comfort - but would significantly reduce the size of the target +...

One shot in the areas being left wide open, and you could end up paraplegic for life.

Work on BPJ's, helmets and good weapons is already underway. Quality boots, ballistic glasses (and maybe elbow & knee pads) should be next.

Absolutely, I feel like our uniforms could even be fine the way they are - but the boots absolutely need to be improved.