Army's new 'tactical bra' is first-ever designed in-house by US military

Female soldiers are shown wearing different prototype designs of the Army Tactical Brassiere. (U.S. Army Photo by David Kamm) The U.S.

Army recently announced prototypes designed to "support" America's female soldiers where they need it: their bust lines.The design team came up with four different prototypes for the bra that it’s calling the "Army Tactical Brassiere," or ATB.

The garments include three pullover styles, and one zip-up style with adjustable Velcro straps and a zip front.  VETERANS ARE HEALED AND NOURISHED BY MEAT THERAPY, BOOT CAMPAIGN AND MORE"Currently, there are no bras optimized for use by female soldiers in the field," according to the U.S.

Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center in a press release that was shared with Fox News Digital. "Flame resistant (FR) bras are issued to aviator and combat vehicle crews, but sizes are limited and they are not suitable for high-impact dismounted activities," the DEVCOM Soldier Center also noted. "Furthermore, commercial-off-the-shelf sports bras may not provide the durability, protection or support needed in combat operations."This is why the DEVCOM Soldier Center is now developing "modernized prototype sports bras" — items that "are customized to the form, fit and function needed by female soldiers in field training and combat environments," the Soldier Center also noted in the press release.ARMY SOLDIER AIMS TO RESCUE DESPERATE DOG THAT SNUCK ONTO OVERSEAS BASE: ‘HE DESERVES TO COME HOME’Compression style sports bras work by compressing breasts to the chest, reducing bounce during movement.