A tool for manipulating a fiber optic connector includes a handle portion having
a first major axis and first and second ends. An intermediate support arm having
a second major axis extends from the first end of the handle portion. First and
second jaws extend from the intermediate support arm. Each jaw extends generally
perpendicular to the second major axis of its respective intermediate support arm
and generally orthogonal to the first major axis. Each jaw includes a gripping
portion having a generally concave shape configured to complementarily receive
a portion of the fiber optic connector. Movement of the handle portion moves the
jaws between an open position in which the jaws are spaced apart for loosely receiving
a fiber optic connector, and a closed position in which the jaws securely grip
the fiber optic connector.