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Wow, really bulging. That is what you get when you give dismounted guys a general purpose, please everyone vest....
How many guys are using A&D rigs over their, sounds like they are starting to becoming quite common. D. says he is quite busy with the design.
How many guys are using A&D rigs over their, sounds like they are starting to becoming quite common. D. says he is quite busy with the design.
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Beleive it or not the 1 Svc Bn Btl Gp here has now forbidden 3VP and 1VP from using any non issue kit 
Seems like truckers and bean counters don't beileve we need different kit to do our job (while their kit stays in their barracks box.)
So we are forced now to wear the issue TV :
and even better the Bianchi UM84 holster - even though it is not made for our pistol but the American Beretta M9 (and is unsafe and insecure in it).
Seems like truckers and bean counters don't beileve we need different kit to do our job (while their kit stays in their barracks box.)
So we are forced now to wear the issue TV :
and even better the Bianchi UM84 holster - even though it is not made for our pistol but the American Beretta M9 (and is unsafe and insecure in it).
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:greydak said:
No it works - not great - damn slow and not very secure - plus you are down to 3 mags - where do the other 6 (7th is in the weapon) go?
- secondly for those in LAV's or other vehicle you cant really use your tacvest while crewing the vehicle ---
But thanks for the opinion :-*
Matt_Fisher
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Circus Battalion is running the show? Talk about the tail wagging the dog... :
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I'll second the comment that wearing Tac-Vests while crewing a vehicle doesn't work too well. Tried attaching my pouches to my IBA and constantly got hung up in the turret and hatches. Worked much better to have a "clean" IBA/Ballistic vest to wear in the vehicle, then don a separate LBV for patrols/dismounted work.
We get alot of guys in the Marines and entire units that are making it SOP to attach their MOLLE pouches directly to the IBA. For line guys it's not so bad, or even for the scouts in LAR that ride in the back of the 25's, but for crewmen...forget about it.
Another serious disadvantage to doing away with a separate LBV and mounting everything on your IBA is operating in a MOPP environment. IBA is worn under the MOPP suit (at least in the USMC) to avoid contamination of the vest. It's alot cheaper and logistically efficient to swap out a contaminated LBV than it is a ballistic vest. If your IBA is under your MOPP suit, you need a dedicated LBV to carry your gear.
We get alot of guys in the Marines and entire units that are making it SOP to attach their MOLLE pouches directly to the IBA. For line guys it's not so bad, or even for the scouts in LAR that ride in the back of the 25's, but for crewmen...forget about it.
Another serious disadvantage to doing away with a separate LBV and mounting everything on your IBA is operating in a MOPP environment. IBA is worn under the MOPP suit (at least in the USMC) to avoid contamination of the vest. It's alot cheaper and logistically efficient to swap out a contaminated LBV than it is a ballistic vest. If your IBA is under your MOPP suit, you need a dedicated LBV to carry your gear.
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Nice Photos How is it in Afghanistan... Last night they called for volunteers to put in their name to go on the next ROTO (I think...) and I'm likely going to put my name down for it. Chances I won't get it though 
Well, what would the chances be for an 18 year old Reserve Infanteer been in for over 2 years now? I am probably getting my DP2 Comms or Driver course this fall, but do they need just Riflemen to fill in the holes?
How is it in Afghanistan... Last night they called for volunteers to put in their name to go on the next ROTO (I think...) and I'm likely going to put my name down for it. Chances I won't get it though Well, what would the chances be for an 18 year old Reserve Infanteer been in for over 2 years now? I am probably getting my DP2 Comms or Driver course this fall, but do they need just Riflemen to fill in the holes?Similar threads
