Post by vasilithesniper on Jan 26, 2007 0:39:29 GMT -5
I just wanted to share info on the LBG used by the US military that you'll more than likely find in surplus stores,catalogs,and online shopping to clear up the differences in gear.
The reason I'm doing this is because not all of use are going to be able to get our hands on the latest and superior gear right away.
First is M-1956 LCE/ M-1967 MLCE (AKA Vietnam Gear)
The only difference between the two is that the M-1956 is made of cotton duct and the M-1968 is made of nylon due to tropical warfare demands on the gear for more durability over cotton. These two types where used by frontline troops until around 1973/74.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modernized_Load-Carrying_Equipment
Next is the more well known ALICE gear used starting in 1973- early 2001. ALICE is Almost the same set up as the M-56/68 gear except most of the fastener were replaced with plastic closures instead of metal on the M-56/67 models of gear.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-purpose_Lightweight_Individual_Carrying_Equipment
Third is the IIFS that the US military was going to switch over to completely but didn't. This uses a LBV with fixed ammo pouches and attached to the web pistol belt of the first two systems that came before it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individual_Integrated_Fighting_System
In closing I would just like to say MOLLE is a good LBG system but until used MOLLE gear comes on the market more widely it's going to be out of most peoples price range for the quality stuff. Sure you can go but a knock off MOLLE vest for Hong Kong or where ever else but, how long will it really last?
The reason I'm doing this is because not all of use are going to be able to get our hands on the latest and superior gear right away.
First is M-1956 LCE/ M-1967 MLCE (AKA Vietnam Gear)
The only difference between the two is that the M-1956 is made of cotton duct and the M-1968 is made of nylon due to tropical warfare demands on the gear for more durability over cotton. These two types where used by frontline troops until around 1973/74.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modernized_Load-Carrying_Equipment
Next is the more well known ALICE gear used starting in 1973- early 2001. ALICE is Almost the same set up as the M-56/68 gear except most of the fastener were replaced with plastic closures instead of metal on the M-56/67 models of gear.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-purpose_Lightweight_Individual_Carrying_Equipment
Third is the IIFS that the US military was going to switch over to completely but didn't. This uses a LBV with fixed ammo pouches and attached to the web pistol belt of the first two systems that came before it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individual_Integrated_Fighting_System
In closing I would just like to say MOLLE is a good LBG system but until used MOLLE gear comes on the market more widely it's going to be out of most peoples price range for the quality stuff. Sure you can go but a knock off MOLLE vest for Hong Kong or where ever else but, how long will it really last?
