a and 124 b in the preferred embodiment the side panels 108 a and 108 b are attached using an adjustable corset type closure although other closure means including hook and loop fasteners straps buckles and the like are also contemplated the adjustable corset closure has a string 126 which is alternately laced through a plurality of openings or eyelets 128 a and 128 b on the rear tabs 124 a and 124 b in the depicted embodiment each rear tab 124 a and 124 b has three eyelets 128 a and 128 b the adjustable closure enables users to make the flotation vest attachment 104 larger or smaller based on the size of their body in use the flotation vest attachment 104 wraps around the lower portion of the tactical vest 102 at the waist of the user the rear tabs 124 a and 124 b of the flotation vest attachment 104 align with the lower back of the user and are secured to the tactical vest 102 using rear panel 204 the side panels 108 a and 108 b of the flotation vest attachment 104 cover the user 39 s sides advantageously the rear tabs 124 a and 124 b are adapted to secure to the existing complimentary rear panel 204.