Patent attributes
A ballistic vest carrier cover having a mantle with a center rear panel, a front panel attached to the right side of the rear panel forming a right arm hole, and a front overlay attached to the left side of the rear panel forming a left arm hole. The cover is donned like a jacket with the rear panel covering the back of the torso, the front panel covering the front of the torso, and the front overlay covering the left half of the front panel. The front overlay is removably attached to the front panel by a vertical zipper that is optionally hidden by a false placket. A fabric outer layer and liner are attached to form a front and rear pockets for body armor panel carriers. The mantel has optional front and rear hard armor pouches inside the front and rear armor pockets, respectively, and optional side pouches.