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SFLCS - Special Forces Load Carriage System

Each set has its own "narrow profile" focus. We will provide a description of the basic version of the kit (Individual), but also indicate additional names for each of the five options.


The principle of MOLLE fastening is used, which allows you to combine various pouches depending on the need for the tasks being performed. The kit includes two platforms for the body (H-Harnes (HG-VS-MS) and Rhodesian Recon Vest (RRS-VS-MS)) and two for the thigh (hard and soft).


Almost all of the kit items are Eagle Ind.

There are four subspecies of sets of equipment designed for soldiers of the army SF:


Individual - SFILCS (basic individual kit for the US SF soldier);
Team - SFTLCS (extended kit with equipment designed primarily for "team-serviced" weapons and grenade launchers);
Combat Service Support - CSSLCS (a kit designed for military personnel of the headquarters of special forces groups);
Psychological Ops / Civil Affairs - PCLCS (kit designed for fighters of groups / teams on psychological warfare and public relations).


We will consider the first and main option - Individual.

It includes:

1 x SFLCS Deployment Bag // 8415-01-519-5235
1 x Rhodesian Reconnaissance Vest (RRV) // 8415-01-519-5140
1x H-Harness (H-Gear) // 8415-01-519-5139
1x Modular Assault Pack (MAP) // 8415-01-529-1712
1 x Hydration Pouch 100 Oz. // 8415-01-529-1261
1 x Drop Leg Panel // 8415-01-529-1605
1 x Single Point Leg Panel with Hip Estension // 8415-01-519-5204
1 x War Belt Suspenders // 8415-01-529-2456
2 x Sub Belt Holster Adapter // 8415-01-529-2119
2 x 200 Rd Saw Pouch w/ Detachable Top // 8415-01-519-5198
2 x 100 Rd Saw Pouch // 8415-01-529-0400
12 x M4 Single Mag Pouch // 8415-01-519-5163
12 x M4 Double Mag Pouch // 8415-01-519-5231
6 x Modular 3 Mag Carrier // 8415-01-529-1613
10 x M9 Single Mag Pouch Kydex // 8415-01-519-5171
1 x DMR Mag Pouch (SR-25) // 8415-01-529-1600
4 x Frag Gren Pch-Sgl // 8415-01-529-1257
2 x Smoke Gren Pch-Sgl // 8415-01-519-5238
1 x Pop Flare Pch Single-Up // 8415-01-519-5188
1 x Pop Flare Pch Single-Down // 8415-01-519-5236

2 x Protective Insert For Night Vision // 8415-01-529-1510
2 x Medical Pouch (IFAK) // 8415-01-519-5185
1 x Slung Weapon Belt Catch // 8415-01-529-1518
1 x Shock Tube Pouch // 8415-01-529-1514
1 x Charge Pouch // 8415-01-529-1115

1 x Signal Pouch // 8415-01-529-1516
1 x Gas Mask Pouch // 8415-01-519-5162
2 x Pocket GP MBSS w/o Light Holder (Admin) // 8415-01-529-1552
4 x Canteen / General // 8415-01-519-5141
2 x Horizontal Pouch Adapter // 8415-01-529-1612
2 x Radio Pocket (MBITR) // 8415-01-529-2113
1 x Padded War Belt Small Medium // 8415-01-529-

Mbav Set W\Soft Armor Front & Back Small Medium (1) 8470-01-530-










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US Army and Navy Special Forces Equipment Sets
(SFLCS, RLCS and MLCS)

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Travel bag with MLCS set

A theme that has been "on the surface" for a long time, but has not been framed. Although the question itself is not so fresh (the programs were launched at the turn of 2004-2005) and many already have a very good independent idea of ​​it, but, as it seems to me, we will be the first to "brush" the topic and offer readers in the form of a short reference book in order to remove some questions. Below I will give a list of a modern set of equipment supply for two branches of the SSPN - for the army and the navy. Those. in other words, we will talk about the official and standard set of equipment for fighters of SF groups, servicemen of the 75th "Ranger" regiment and fighters of the SEAL and SDV teams. I want to draw your attention to the fact that this list, although it is officially accepted for supply in the form of kits, does not take into account a large number of old-style equipment (which is still used) or additional elements from other programs / items for the US SSP (LVBAV, RBAV, MBSS, MBAV, SPEAR, etc.). That is, we will talk about the most massive and significant program at the moment, but many samples of equipment will remain out of sight.

Separately, at the very beginning, I would like to say about two platforms that ARE NOT part of SOFLCS, but many associate with this set due to their mass and standard compatibility, namely the RBAV assault vest and the MBAV Plate Carrier.


BALCS-R SPEAR (MAR-CIRAS Eagle Ind.)

MBAV (Eagle Ind.)

The first - assault vest - is a quick-release body armor (the official full name is BALCS-R SPEAR or RBAV BALCS SPEAR), made to the standards set for body armor with a quick release option by the BALCS-R SPEAR program. In addition to the SAPI / E-SAPI plates of the SPEAR standard, it also accommodates "soft" Kevlar armor of the SPEAR profile. This vest is based on MAR-CIRAS from Eagle Ind. But in the process of phased replacement of the entire SOFLCS set with items from another manufacturer (ECLiPSE from BAE), the vest will also be changed (to RBAV SF from BAE).

The second (MBAV - Modular Body Armor Vest) is a modernized plate carry with a belt. It is also a separate item supplied to the SF and Rangers of the US Army, but is not part of any dedicated program, being a product of Eagle Ind. one of a kind. A similar analogue in the fleet (for the US Navy SSPN) - plate carrier MPCV (Molle Plate Carrier Vest) - LBT 6094 from London Bridge Trading Comp ..

How is it upgraded compared to standard plate carry? First of all, it is the sewn-in "soft" M97A1 armor in the chest and back, as well as the ability to place hinged pockets for Kevlar or 6x6 or 6x8 plates on the sidewalls of the belt. The set includes shoulder cushions. But, unlike the BALCS-R vests, it is deprived of the possibility of quick release




SOFLCS

SOFLCS - Special Operitions Forces Load Carriage System (System for carrying equipment and ammunition for special forces), as noted above, is an integral part of the equipment of the US Special Forces soldier. There are five options (the first three will be discussed in this review) and one additional set:


- SFLCS for US Army SF groups;

- RLCS for soldiers of the 75th regiment;

- MLCS for SEAL, SDV and SWCC fighters;

- AFLCS for soldiers of special air force units;

- MCLCS (also formerly known as FSBE II, but revised due to "personnel" reshuffle in the Marine Corps special forces theme) for MARSOC fighters,

- and a set of additional protection MSAPLCS: protection of the shoulders, groin; additional belly and back protection and a Cummerbund for MBAV / MSAP belt, which replaces the standard MBAV belt in order to be able to strengthen the groin protection.


All kits can be supplied in two colors: Khaki (or, more accurately, MJK) mainly for US Special Forces and SEAL / SDV fighters; and in the so-called "Ranger Green" (Ranger Green) for the soldiers of the 75th Ranger Regiment and partly - SWCC. Previously, the MLCS was supplied in the color OD (olive) for the SWCC, but this color has now been retired. So far, we cannot confirm that the kits have started in the US SOF approved AOR1 and 2 colors, nor can we confirm that the kits were shipped in the Cartoons for the Air Force. No such facts were noted; the manufacturer did not confirm this information.




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SFLCS - Special Forces Load Carriage System

Each set has its own "narrow profile" focus. We will provide a description of the basic version of the kit (Individual), but also indicate additional names for each of the five options.

The principle of MOLLE fastening is used, which allows you to combine various pouches depending on the need for the tasks being performed. The kit includes two platforms for the body (H-Harnes (HG-VS-MS) and Rhodesian Recon Vest (RRS-VS-MS)) and two for the thigh (hard and soft).




Almost all of the kit items are Eagle Ind.




There are four subspecies of sets of equipment designed for soldiers of the army SF:

- Individual - SFILCS (basic individual kit for the US SF soldier);

- Team - SFTLCS (extended kit with equipment designed primarily for "team-serviced" weapons and grenade launchers);

- Combat Service Support - CSSLCS (a kit designed for military personnel of the headquarters of special forces groups);

- Psychological Ops / Civil Affairs - PCLCS (kit designed for fighters of groups / teams on psychological warfare and public relations).



We will consider the first and main option - Individual.

It includes:

A. 12x single pouches for M4 magazines
B. 12x double pouches for M4 magazines
C. 6x platforms for three M4 stores
D. 6x M9 pouches with Kydex insert
E. 2x general purpose / flask pouch
F. 1x travel bag (with inner divider)
G. 4x single grenade pouches
H. 1x bag for gas mask
I. 1x H-Harness platform (manufactured by Eagle Ind.)
J. 1x carry under the hydrator (hydrator not included)
K. 1x pouch for signal light (vertical - down)
L. 1x pouch for signal light (vertical - up)
M. 2x protective sleeves for NVG
N. 1x Rhodesian Recon Vest platform (shown with top flap folded up; manufactured by Eagle Ind.)
O. 1x hip panel - one-time (with extension)
P. 2x Smoke Grenade Pouch
Q. 2x pouch adapters; allow you to hang pouches horizontally; square 5x5
R. 2x Administrative Spiders
S. 1x soft platform (two straps)
T. 1x Modular Assault Pack (MAP)
U. 2x MBITR radio pouch


RLCS - Ranger Load Carriage System
As mentioned above, the kit is intended for the soldiers of the 75th US Ranger Regiment. It has several options:

RLCS - Ranger Load Carriage System

- RILCS - Individual. Jcyjdyyjq individual kit, which will be discussed below;
- RRSLCS - Rifle Squad. Extended kit for the rifle squad;
- RWSLCS - Weapon Squad. Extended set of machine gun compartment;
- RRRLCS - Regimental Recon. Kit for mouth deep reconnaissance regiment;
- RSLCS - Sniper. Set for snipers of the 75th regiment;
- RMLCS - Medic. Kit for medical regiment.

The individual kit includes the following items:

A. 6x single pouches for M4 magazines
B. 2x platforms for three M4 stores
C. 2x pouch for M9 magazines with Kydex insert
D. 2x pouch for M9 magazines
E. 2x general purpose / flask pouch
F. 1x travel bag (with inner divider)
G.1x pistol holster
H. 6x single grenade pouch
I. 2x protective liners for NVG
J. 1x platform H-Harness (manufactured by Eagle Ind.)
K. 1x Rhodesian Recon Vest platform (shown with top flap folded up; manufactured by Eagle Ind.)
L. 1x Signal Pouch
M. 1x module for fixing weapons to items of equipment
N. 1x first aid pouch
O. 2x pouch adapters; allow you to hang pouches horizontally; square 5x5
P. 1x administrative spider with pocket and flashlight flap
Q. 4x Noise Grenade Pouch
R. 1x Modular Assault Pack (MAP)
S. 1x set of adapters that allow you to attach the "back" from MBAV to Rhodesian Recon Vest
T. 4x MBITR radio pouch
U. 2x pouch for ICOM (Intersquad Communication - otherwise, small radios for communication inside the department)




MLCS - Maritime Load Carriage System

The kit for the special forces of the Navy is produced in one form, shown below. This explains its maximum completeness. The absence of some items - first of all, the MAP assault backpack - is explained by the fact that they are included in another set for the Navy - MBSS.



MLCS - Maritime Load Carriage System

A. 1x Rhodesian Recon Vest Platform (Photo shows top flap folded up; manufactured by Eagle Ind.)
B. 1x H-Harness platform (manufactured by Eagle Ind.)
C. 2x single pouch for M4 magazines
D. 2x double pouch for M4 magazines
E. 2x triple pouch for M4 magazines
F. 2x single pistol pouches with Kydex insert for 9mm magazine
G. 4x single pouches for pistol magazines 9mm (2 of them - with a removable extended valve)
H. 1x double pouch with Kydex insert for 9mm magazines
I. 1x double pouch for pistol magazines 9mm
J. 4x general purpose / flask pouch
K. 4x single grenade pouches
L. 2x double grenade pouches
M. 4x single pouch for smoke grenade
N. 2x pouch for signal light (vertical - down)
O. 2x beacon pouch (vertical - up)
P. 1x first aid podskmou
Q. 1x fabric scabbard with MOLLE mount (photo not available)
R. 1x "Sugar" (Buttpack)
S. 1x gas mask pouch
T. 3x radio pouch MBITR
U. 1x general purpose pouch
V. 2x double grenade pouches 40 mm
W. 2x triple grenade pouch 40 mm
X. 4x 7.62mm machine gun ammunition pouch
Y. 2x 5.56 mm machine gun ammo


MLCS kit assembled

Z. 1x pouch for 10 12-gauge rounds
AA. 1x pouch for 24 12-gauge rounds
BB. 2x double magazine pouches for 7.62 mm rifles
CC. 1x triple magazine pouch for 7.62 mm rifles
DD. 2x hip panels - one-time (with extension)
EE. 1x carry under the hydrator (hydration not included)
FF. 1x holster with MOLLE attachment
GG. 2x shoulder pads
HH. 1x battle belt
II. 1x braces for combat belt
JJ. 1x travel bag (with inner divider)
KK. 4x protective liners for NVG


In conclusion, I would like to name the kits that are supplied to other branches of the US SOF:

The Air Force has the following AFLCS options:

- AFTLCS - Special Tactical Squadron. Kit for TAC-P fighters;
- AFSLCS - Support. For the headquarters elements of the Air Force special forces;
- AFPLCS - Pararescue Jumper. For Pararescue units.

The kits are largely identical to the first two and contain the same platforms and most of the pouches.



In the United States Marine Corps, several options for the MCLCS kit are also provided for special forces battalions:

- MCILCS - Individual. The individual kit is in many ways similar to the one for the rangers.
- MCPLCS - Platoon. An extended kit that takes into account the platoon's heavy weapons.








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