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A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an or

A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet.

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What is claimed is: 1. A field retrofittable, removable, and reconfigurable lethal threat protection system for a vehicle for protecting an occupant in the vehicle from a lethal threat, the vehicle having a forward portion in which the lower legs and feet of the occupant are positioned, said lethal

What is claimed is: 1. A field retrofittable, removable, and reconfigurable lethal threat protection system for a vehicle for protecting an occupant in the vehicle from a lethal threat, the vehicle having a forward portion in which the lower legs and feet of the occupant are positioned, said lethal threat protection system comprising:armor adapted to be located adjacent the forward portion of the vehicle, andfasteners adapted to connect said armor to the vehicle,said armor being configured such that no structurally significant portion of the vehicle is required to be removed to accommodate said armor thereby preserving the structural integrity of the vehicle,said armor and fasteners thereby being removable from the vehicle for use of the vehicle in an unarmored state in a lowered threat environment.