PLCE DPM

Bowman Lightweight Data Terminal Carrying Case DPM

2000s

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Nomenclature

Case Lightweight Manpack
Data Terminal
NSN : 7045-99-488-8349

History

The modern battlefield is now full of electronic devices, with specialist radios, computers and tablet computers in use. These differ considerably from their civilian counterparts, being far more rugged than the relatively delicate mobile phones and IPads we are used to. The British Army use a system called ‘Bowman’ which in addition to having individual and unit radio systems, also has battlefield tablet computers called ‘LTDTs’ and a light weight man-pack data terminal produced by a company called L-3 Communications, called an ‘LMDT’:

Description

Genuine British Military DPM Lightweight Data Terminal Manpack Case / Pouch.
Designed For The British Army Mobile Terminal For Communication And Decryption

Specification

Features include:

4 Point Detachable Padded Shoulder Strap
Carrying Handle Or Can Be Worn On A Belt
Rigid Top And Bottom Flap With Padded On The Inside
Inside Flaps Secured With Velcro
The Outer Has Quick Release Clips

Size: width 25 x length 14 x thickness 6 cm
(Inner dimensions 22 x 12 x 3 cm)

Nomenclature