Main armored vest for personnel of combat units of the ground forces, airborne troops, marines, etc. The vest is designed to protect vital organs from being hit by firearms, shell fragments, mines, grenades, and cold weapons, reducing the severity of armor contusion injury when performing combat missions.

6b23 was the most massive Russian all-army bulletproof vest before the appearance of 6b45 and Ratnik kit. This vest was used by all units, has internal and external cummerbands, as well as unremovable climate pads. There is also a neck and a plow protection against fragments.

It is adjustable in width. The front of the collar can be folded out for comfort. 6b23 is one of the most famous Russian vests, was used during the Georgian conflict.