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Military Jacket

Military Jacket gives 30 bite and 50 scratch defence, with 0.45 insulation. Where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Military Jacket at a glance

Military Jacket - Officer icon

Clothing Clothing & armour

Military Jacket gives 30 bite and 50 scratch defence, with 0.45 insulation.

SlotJacket
Bite30
Scratch50
Insulation0.45
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Where to find it

Clothing stores, wardrobes and zombies dressed for the job.

Town by town: loot locations.

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How to use it

Protection only counts where the item covers you, so layer it with other pieces.

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Protection values

The Military Jacket gives 30 bite defence and 50 scratch defence where it covers you. Every point matters: see how protection works.

StatValue
SlotJacket
Bite defence30
Scratch defence50
Insulation0.45
NotesRun speed 0.94, combat speed 0.97; the Desert and Tiger camo versions have 0.35 insulation
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Quick answers

Where do you find the Military Jacket in Project Zomboid?

Clothing stores, wardrobes and zombies dressed for the job.

What is the Military Jacket used for?

Military Jacket gives 30 bite and 50 scratch defence, with 0.45 insulation. Protection only counts where the item covers you, so layer it with other pieces.

How much protection does the Military Jacket give?

Bite defence 30 and scratch defence 50, with 0.45 insulation.

Item data from the ProjectZom item database, with stats from the Build 42 game data as published by pzfans.com and pindrop.gg.