A substantially flat fiber optic drop cable assembly comprises: a fiber
optic connector comprising a fiber optic ferrule and a housing; a crimp
body coupled to the housing of the fiber optic connector; a fiber optic
cable comprising a pair of strength members disposed partially within the
fiber optic cable; a first sheath disposed between the fiber optic
connector and the fiber optic cable, the first sheath coupled to the
crimp body; a second sheath disposed between the fiber optic connector
and the fiber optic cable, the second sheath coupled to the fiber optic
cable; and a demarcation element joining the first sheath and the second
sheath, wherein the demarcation element comprises a substantially tubular
element; wherein the pair of strength members are configured to engage
the crimp body about the first sheath, the second sheath, and the
demarcation element.