Body Armor

The 'Ceramic Body Armor' specialization unlocked at Rank 14 in the multiplayer of Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Referred to as ‘trauma plates’, ceramic body armor is inserted into soft ballistic vests providing added protection against enemy fire and preventing damage from reaching fatal proportions during combat, increasing health by 25%. This Specialization is ideal for almost any situation in the game that involves combat against enemy units, as it helps protect the player from what would be a fatal hit with a weapon. However, it won't protect players from knife strikes.

Ceramic Body Armor is coupled to the player, not the kit. If a Body Armor user were to acquire a new kit in the field, the Body Armor would still be in effect. Likewise, if a player were to acquire the kit belonging to a Body Armor user, they would not gain its effects.

Trivia

 * In Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam, this specialization is not displayed in the Weapons & Gadgets menu that displays all available specializations, but may still be used in the game.