Suspenders, Individual Equipment Belt – M-1967 design but with single support/attachment strap in rear. The Vest, Combat was eliminated from the program due to being over-complicated and prone to failure. Memorandum For Record, USANLABS: Report Of Travel On 31 October 1972 To Fort Benning, GA, 9 November 1972 Carrier, Intrenching Tool – The M-1967 nylon intrenching tool carrier was replaced by a molded one manufactured from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA).

The typical individual fighting load is made up of essential items of clothing, individual equipment, small arms, and small arms ammunition that are carried by, and are essential to, the effectiveness of the combat infantry rifleman and the accomplishment of the immediate mission of the unit when the infantry rifleman is on foot. Normally these items are carried on the individual equipment belt and individual equipment belt suspenders. Final Report: Final Report, Expanded Service Test Of Load-Carrying Equipment, Lightweight (LINCLOE), September 1972

Different Sizes of ALICE Packs

Case, Field First Aid Dressing – Enlarged version of the M-1967 design capable of holding two field first aid dressings. Also with metal snap closures (instead of plastic). Accessory loops for storing extra gear (12 on the top front under top flap, 2 on bottom, 3 on each side) Brasil, Exército Brasileiro from (2011-11-25), Comandos, Forças Especiais, combatente, Exército, Tiro instintivo caatinga, paraquedistas, atirador, sniper, mergulhadores , retrieved 2021-05-20 [ bettersourceneeded]

Letter Report, STEBC-TE-F, USAIB: Letter Report Of Retest Of Load-Carrying Equipment, Lightweight, LINCLOE, 22 December 1972 US Army Combat Developments Agency: A Study To Reduce The Load Of The Infantry Combat Soldier, 17 October 1962Shelf, Cargo Support – The cargo support shelf is used to support bulky loads such as water, gasoline, and ammunition cans, field rations, and radios. The shelf is of aluminum construction. DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: These metal frames are constructed of aluminum for strengthened durability and versatility. The shoulder straps and kidney pad consist of 100% denier polyester material that’ll withstand harsh weather and constant outdoor use. Headquarters, Department of the Army, FM 21-15 Care and Use of Individual Clothing and Equipment, Washington, D.C., USGPO, 1977, p. 90 Colombia, National Police of (2017-07-20), English: Celebrations of the 207th anniversary of the Colombian Declaration of Independence (1810) on July 20, 2017, along Avenida 68 in Bogotá, Colombia , retrieved 2021-05-20 [ bettersourceneeded]

Belt, Individual Equipment – The individual equipment belt was changed by eliminating the center row of eyelets and replacing the single-end hook adjustments at each end with double-end hook adjustments which engaged in the two outside rows of eyelets for size adjustment. Total capacity (approximately): 39.52 litres (2412 cubic inches) – this is maximum volume of all the compartments Even after the adoption of the MLCE in 1967, developments continued under the LINCLOE program. The MLCE was envisioned for use strictly in tropical environments and the development of a standard load-carrying equipment system to replace all load-carrying equipment systems continued.

Which one should you choose?

Cover, Water Canteen – M-1967 design but utilizing metal snap closures (instead of plastic). Also without pile lining and openings at the bottom to allow for drainage. If the shoulder straps on your bag break 2 years from now – you can be certain that you’ll find cheap replacement straps in no time. Same goes for the frame. Modifications RUGGED AND VERSATILE STRAPS: Reinforced with dependable box x stitching, the polyester shoulder straps allow you to carry heavy loads with ease. These adjustable straps contain additional padding for reduced strain and discomfort. Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment or MOLLE, a newer modernized system used by the U.S. Army.