The ODST body armor is a signature piece of equipment used by the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. The suit, which is produced by Misriah Armory, is vacuum-rated and is capable of extra-vehicular activity for fifteen minutes. The armor provides numerous advantages in the field, including ballistic protection, temperature control, as well as thermal insulation against extreme temperatures experienced during atmospheric entry and thermal protection from Covenant energy weapons.
The ODST armor has gone through several design changes since the start of the Human-Covenant War. The current version incorporates technology initially developed for the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, most notably the helmet. This also includes ceramic-titanium composites for armor plating to give the user added protection. It features a heads up display and communications systems, notably the Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance, to give more situational awareness to the wearer.