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Load Carrying Equipment

Rucksack (Replaced by MOLLE II). The rucksack is fabricated essentially of cloth, cotton duck; it is
supported by a tubular steel frame, and is equipped with shoulder straps for carrying purposes. The frame
fits into a leather frame support on the body of the rucksack, and is attached by a snap fastener installed
in the support. The bottom of the rucksack is secured to the frame with web straps. There are three
outside pockets which close by means of leather straps and buckles. The top of the rucksack closes by a
drawstring laced through 10 grommets inserted in the top hem, and is covered by a pouch flap which
fastens down with two straps and buckles. There is an inside pocket in the pouch flap which closes with a
10-inch slide fastener. The body of the rucksack is also provided with three cotton duck tabs equipped
with grommets for attaching various field equipment. The rucksack is normally used in cold areas, and a
white cover is provided for camouflage purposes. The rucksack has been replaced with the MOLLE II
system.

Figure 33. Rucksack.

Individual Equipment Belt (Replaced by MOLLE II). This belt is made from Army shade 7 olive drab
nylon webbing with black chemical finish adjusting buckles, keepers, and a belt buckle. The medium size
belt is for Soldiers with waists measuring less than 30 inches and size large is for those with waists
measuring 30 inches or more. The belts are adjusted from each end by means of clamp-type buckles
which slide on the belt when open. The individual equipment items are attached by interlocking slide
keepers or are hooked through eyelets along the bottom of the belt. The eyelets along the top of the belt
are for attaching the suspenders.

Figure 34. Individual Equipment Belt.

Individual Equipment Belt Suspenders (Replaced by MOLLE II). The suspenders are Y shaped with
three adjusting straps, but four points of attachment to the belt and ammunition cases. The shoulder
straps are padded with spacer cloth. Each shoulder strap has a web loop and a non-slip buckle on each
of the straps in the front and one at the back through which the adjusting straps pass. There are
rectangular wire loops located between the web loops and the buckles on the front of the straps. The 1-
inch wide adjusting straps have side-retaining snap hooks at one end. The back adjusting strap has an

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inverted V of which each end has a side-retaining snap hook. Each of the adjusting straps has a loop
around it made of 1-inch elastic material.

Figure 35. Individual Equipment Belt Suspenders.

Small Arms Ammunition Case (Replaced by MOLLE II). This small arms ammunition case is designed
for the 30-Round magazine used with the M-16 rifle. It is fabricated of nylon duck and webbings with
polyester sheet stiffeners in the front, rear and lid of the case. Each magazine is held in place by means
of 3/4-inch (1.91 cm) wide webbing spacers which cross the top of the case. The lid is closed by means of
a plastic latch. Grenade carrying pockets are on each side of the case which is secured by means of a
nylon web strap and metal snap fastener. A tab with a metal eyelet is located at the top back of the case
to which the suspenders are attached. The case is attached to the heft by keepers with interlocking
slides.

Tactical Load Bearing Vest (Replaced by MOLLE II). The Tactical Load Bearing Vest is constructed of
a seven ounce nylon fabric and weighs 1.8 Ibs. empty. The vest is compatible with the standard
equipment belt. The equipment belt is secured to the vest with 10 belt loops that use both hook and pile
fasteners and snaps. The vest has four permanently attached ammunition pockets that can carry six thirty
round magazines. The pocket covers are secured by one snap and a strip of hook and pile. A pull tab is
used to open the pocket. Located directly below the ammunition pockets are two fragmentation grenade
pockets. The shoulders are protected by ½ inch foam padding. The vest closes in front with two chest
straps using plastic quick release buckles. Two 2 ¼ inch webbing and two D-Rings sewn to the back of
the vest can be used as equipment attachment points.

Figure 36. Tactical Load Bearing Vest.

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Large Field Pack with Internal Frame (Replaced by MOLLE II)

The Large Field Pack with Internal Frame is constructed of an 8.0 ounce back coated nylon fabric which
has excellent abrasion resistance and water repellency. The weight of the empty pack is 8 Ibs. The pack
has two major sections; the sleeping bag compartment, and the main compartment. The main
compartment has a false bottom that may be opened for full use of the pack when a sleeping bag is not
carried. The outside of the pack has one long tunneled pocket and two smaller cargo pockets, all using
compression straps for securing contents, Equipment attachment points in the form of 2 ¼ inch webbing
and 1 inch webbing loops are located throughout the pack.

The internal frame is comprised of two aluminum staves running the full height of the pack. The staves
are removable. The suspension system is adjustable allowing the user to position the pack where it is
most comfortable. The pack has lower back padding as well as an extended Iumbar support pad and the
shoulder pads are made of bi-laminate foam. A softer, open cell foam is against the body for comfort
followed by a stiffer closed cell foam for stability and good recovery after compression.

Two straps assemblies with quick release buckles allow for the attachment of the Combat Patrol Pack
atop the field pack when both packs are used together. When used in combination with either the 40MM
Grenade Vest or the Tactical Load Bearing Vest, the Field Pack shoulder pads are worn over those of the
vest, where they are retained by two one inch of webbing.

Figure 37. Large Field Pack with Internal Frame.

Combat Patrol Pack (Replaced by MOLLE II)

The Combat Patrol Pack was designed for short missions and offers 1200 cubic inches of cargo space in
two compartments. The main compartment is padded to protect the back from heavy, sharp items. The
main compartment incorporates two tiedown straps that can be used to stabilize equipment such as a
field radio. The patrol pack has a separate shoulder harness. When used in combination with either the
40MM Grenade Vest or the Tactical Load Bearing Vest, the Combat Patrol Pack shoulder pads are worn
over the vest shoulder pads, and retained for stability by two one inch pieces of webbing. The pack can
also be used in conjunction with the Field Pack, Large with Internal Frame.

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Figure 38. Combat Patrol Pack.

Grenade Carrier Vest (Replaced by MOLLE II)

The 40MM Grenade Vest is intended for use by the combat Soldier armed with the M203 or M79Grenade
Launcher. It is constructed of a 7 ounce nylon fabric and weighs 2.1 Ibs. empty. The vest is compatible
with the standard equipment belt which is secured to the vest with 10 belt loops. The loops use hook and
pile fasteners and snaps. The vest has 18 permanently attached ammunition pockets that can carry 4
pyrotechnic and 14 high explosive rounds. The pocket covers are secured by one snap. A pull tab is used
to open the pocket. The shoulders are protected by 1/2 inch foam padding. The vest doses in front with
two chest straps using plastic quick release buckles. Two 2 1/4 inch webbing and two D-Rings sewn to
the back of the vest can be used as equipment attachment points. This vest replaced the M-79 grenade
vest. Both vests are replaced by the MOLLE II Grenadier Set.

Figure 39. Grenade Carrier Vest.

Chemical Protective Glove Set

The components of the packaged set consist of an outer rubber glove to provide the chemical protection
and an inner glove to assist in absorption of perspiration. The outer, five-finger gloves (right and left
hands) are of an impermeable unsupported black butyl rubber.

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The glove set gives protection against vapors, aerosols, and small droplets of chemical agents. One pair
each of the glove sets and an instruction sheet are packaged and sealed in a clear polyethylene film bag
with excess air removed. The sets are issued as initial issue and as replacement items. The gloves are
available in five sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, arid X-Large. Cotton inserts are provided with the
gloves to be worn as a liner to aid in the absorption of perspiration. Proper fit should be checked upon
issue. In addition to the above, the standard issue leather gloves or other work gloves can be worn over
the CP glove set. It is important to wear the leather gloves when handling rough objects to protect the
butyl rubber of the CP glove set from punctures and tears.

Figure 40. Chemical Protective Gloves.

Chemical Protective Helmet Cover

The chemical protective helmet cover is a one-piece configuration consisting of butyl coated nylon cloth
gathered at the opening by elastic webbing enclosed in the hem. It is intended to provide the Personnel
Armor System Ground Troops PASGT Helmet with protection from chemical and biological
contamination. The helmet cover is designated for use in all climatic categories.

Figure 41. Chemical Protective Helmet Cover.

Combat Vehicle Crewman’s Coveralls Hood (Balaclava)

The hood is a pull-over-the-head type with attached bib. The hood has a facial opening which allows for
placement variation by means of a pull tab.

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Figure 42. CVC Balaclava.

Body Armor, Combat Vehicle Crewmen’s Fragmentation Protective Undergarment

This is an over-the-head type undergarment with two removable back and two removable front 8-ply
ballistic protective inserts. The lower portion of the inserts is sufficiently wide to provide protection at the
sides with the back panel overlapping the front panel. The inserts are made of 8.25-oz. 1000-denier,
water repellent treated para-aramid cloth. The outer part of the carrier is of 4.3oz. plain weave, aromatic
polyamide, non-melting cloth conforming to type II, class 3 of MIL-C-83429 olive green 106. The inner
part of the carrier is of 6-02. cotton poplin cloth, O.G. The carrier has elastic webbing/hook and-pile
fastener, tape straps at the sides for size and comfort adjustment.

Parachutists’ Personnel Armor System Ground Troops (PASGT) Helmet

The Ground Troops’– Parachutists’ Helmet or PASGT is a rigid one-piece ballistic protective item molded
of laminated Kevlar fabric, It covers the front of the head, the temple region, the ears and the lower rear
region of the head. The helmet has a small brim and rubber edging around the periphery. The helmet
contains a cradle suspension system, a head band employing a buckle to adjust to size, and a pull tab
with pile and hook closure to make the drawstring height adjustment. The chin strap is a two point
suspension open chin cup having two adjustable buckles and a single pull-the-dot snap fastener closure
on the left side.

Figure 43. PASGT Helmet.

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Extreme Cold Weather Sleep System (Replaced by Modular Sleep System)

The Extreme Cold Weather Sleep System (ECWSS) consists of the ECWSS sleeping bag, hood, socks,
stuff sack and bivy bag. It is designed to be layered and work with the Extreme Cold Weather Clothing
System (ECWCS) for additional warmth. The ECWSS replaced the Intermediate and Extreme Cold
Weather Sleeping Bags (Mountain and Arctic). All sleeping bags have been replaced by the Modular
Sleep System.

ECWSS Sleeping Bag. The sleeping bag is constructed of a 1.65 ounce nylon fabric and utilizes a
continuous filament polyester insulation. The sleeping bag has a double draft tube configuration to
improve protection in the slide fastener area. It also has a full draft collar which protects both the front and
the back of the neck. Locking drawcords are used to adjust tension on the sleeping bag and cover hood.
The drawcords are positioned to allow adjustments to be made from within the bag. The sleeping bag is
designed to be used with the insulating clothing layers of the Extended Cold Weather Clothing System
(ECWCS) as supplemental insulation. Additional shoulder and leg room has been added to the sleeping
bag so that a user wearing clothing will be more comfortable and less likely to compress the loft of the
sleeping bag.

Figure 44. ECWSS Sleeping Bag.

ECWSS Hood and Socks. The Hood and Socks are provided as accessories for improved head and
foot protection. They are constructed of a polyester fiber pile material and intended to be worn with other
appropriate items of the Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS).

Figure 45. ECWSS Hood and Socks.

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ECWSS Stuff Bag. The bag is used to pack and carry the components of the ECWSS and ICWSS. It is
a compression stuff sack constructed of a waterproof nylon fabric, with six compression straps running
lengthwise around the sack allowing the bulk to be reduced to less than one cubic foot.

Figure 46. ECWSS Stuff Sack.

ECWSS Bivy Cover. The removable sleeping bag cover is constructed of a moisture vapor permeable
waterproof fabric. The cover is attached to either the Extreme or Intermediate Cold Weather Sleeping Bag
by two rows of snaps located above and below the slide fastener. The cover is designed to be removable
from the bag to allow for better air drying of the bag and to permit its use as a protective enclosure
separate from the sleeping bag. In addition, the cover serves as an excellent wind breaker.

Figure 47. ECWSS Bivy Cover.

Body Armor Set, Individual Countermine (BASIC)

The BASIC is an armored clothing system designed to be worn by dismounted Soldiers during mine-
clearing exercises. In addition to the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and Interceptor Body Armor (IBA).
BASIC includes ballistic protective trousers, overboots to protect against fragmentation, the Blast
Protective Footwear System (BPFS), and fragmentation-resistant face shield.

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