FSBE AAV
Base Vest, INTERCEPTOR BASE VEST,
Outershell
8470-01-465-1926
RACK harness
C9231F205120
DAAD16-00-C-9231
MACK Vest
C9231F20512x
DAAD16-00-C-9231
FSBE Kit Bag
C9231F205132
DAAD16-00-C-9231
The FSBE comes from the time of the MOLLE-1/2, the first generation of the MBSS (Maritime Ballistic Survival System), RACK and SPEAR - thus the wheel was not reinvented at the FSBE, except for the AAV, but primarily from the existing system was found and adapted accordingly (Woodland pattern). The pocket for M4 magazines comes from the MBSS, the radio pocket from the RACK or the MICH helmet from the SPEAR, to name just a few examples. But there are also new developments such as the drop leg panel.
According to the current state of knowledge, all bags of the FSBE come from SDS production and can be quickly recognized by the number DAAD16-00-C-9231. However, it is unclear whether each part of the FSBE has been given this number, i.e. produced specially for it, or whether this only affects individual parts. The question also remains whether other producers in addition to SDS later also mixed in the FSBE. This question comes up because we have received some Flashbang Pockets from Allied Industries first hand (!). However, these cannot be identified in various photos.
M-4 Double Magazine CQB (6)
C9231F205125 (FSBE)
DAAD16-00-C-9231
Pouch, magazine, M16A2, double (1)
.45 Single Magazine CQB (FSBE) (6)
Although we have over 10 bags of this type, none of them have a label!
Pouch, 200rd SAW Gunner (2)
Pouch, grenade, hand (4)
Flash Bang Pocket (4)
The pouch shown is from Allied Industries. The SDS Flashbang is a little different and has a different flap.
SDS Flashbang (left) and Allied Flashbang (right)
R.A.C.K. SABER Radio Pocket (1)
Shot shell pouch (1)
The pouch shown comes from SAFARILAND, from the BALCS ELCS package.
Equipment Pad (FSBE) (2)
In the FSBE-2 this part is called the “Dive Belt Adapter”.
Medical pouch (1)
Sustainment pouch (2)
Ranger Butt Pack or Waist Pack (MOLLE)
C9231F205035 (FSBE)
DAAD16-00-C-9231
Pouch, Canteen Carrier / Utility (2)
Bandoleer, 6 magazines, M16A2 (1)
HABD pouch (1)
This bag holds the HABD (Helicopter Aircrew Breaching Device), which is a small oxygen bottle.
Hydration system (1)
Other items of equipment included in the FSBE: MOLLE Assault / Patrol Pack
The little patrol pack known from the MOLLE.
Drop Leg Panel
ME helmet
Was taken over from the SPEAR.
SAPI plates
Number: 2
As far as we know so far, the FSBE would now be complete!
FSBE-1 part 3
Part 3 of the multi-part article about the FSBE-1!
Today we take a closer look at the Leg Panel of the FSBE. Found in almost every kit today, the leg panel was a completely new piece of equipment back then!
They are known from the FSBE-II or SFLCS kit, these rectangular nylon cloths with MOLLE on them and two leg straps and colloquially known as the FSBE-style panel. The leg panel of the FSBE-I originally looked a little different.
The main differentiator was the shape! The FSBE-I panel is the same size, but at the top it is rounded and not straight like the modern leg panels. Specialty Defense Systems (SDS) has introduced a type number to distinguish them. The modern form is referred to here as "Leg Panel, TYPE 2". FSBE Leg Panel, Type 1
Another distinguishing feature of the modern lag panels are the "sliding" leg straps. With Type-2 Leg Panel they are firmly sewn on one side, with Type-1 (FSBE-I) the leg straps can be moved in a kind of tunnel. This makes it easier for left / right-handers to loosen the buckles. Due to this slightly different way of attaching the leg straps with the Leg Panel Type-1, the mesh pocket on the inside of the Leg Panel, as it is known with the Leg Panel Type-2, is also omitted. Even if often not usable anyway.
FSBE Leg Panel, Type-2 (SDS)
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FSBE Leg Panel, Type-2 (Allied Ind.)
It should be mentioned that there are two manufacturers of the Type-2 Leg Panel. SDS and Allied Industries. The Allied panel is easy to recognize by its thick rubber. SDS uses slightly thinner ones in a different shade of green.
FSBE D-ring adapterMOLLE D-ring adapters are also supplied with the old Type-1 leg panel. These are i.a. intended to connect the leg panel to the AAV! So not directly on a duty belt or trouser belt as usual. But we can hardly imagine that this type of fastening has been practiced frequently.
Another detail distinguishes the leg panels from each other.
The Leg Panel Type-2 is equipped with a row of ALICE Webbing, as well as a Velcro loop on the penultimate row.This combination allows the well-known Bianchi holsters (e.g. M12) to be mounted on the Leg Panel. The Leg Panel Type-1 only has ALICE webbing. Modern leg panels from the FSBE-II or SFLCS no longer have this option!
Shortly before finishing this article, we were able to steal a real sweetheart which ideal fits the topic. It is a tan-colored leg panel from the FSBE package. After some research, the suspicion that it was a pre-FSBE-II leg panel was confirmed. So an intermediate step from FSBE-I to FSBE-II. This leg panel was used by the Det One Marines!
FSBE-1 - part 4
Part 4 of the multi-part article about the FSBE-1!
Unfortunately we got stuck with this topic, part 3 has been out a long time and nothing new is coming. But we are now breaking this spell and starting again with one of our favorite topics: The FSBE 1
In the third part, we looked at the FSBE's Leg Panel and the differences between the individual variants. In this part, too, we'll stay below the belt for now, take a look at the pistol holsters used. It is not entirely clear whether a specific holster is integrated in the FSBE, so we focus on holsters that can be clearly seen on pictures and that can be assigned to Force Recons.
With its hard-shell holsters, Safariland plays the biggest and almost only role here. As later in the FSBE 2, the most famous Safariland holster, the 6004, is the first choice. Cloth holsters such as from Eagle, Blackhawk - which, however, are indistinguishable from each other - or even HSGI.
Example of a cloth holster: Blackhawk Omega
In addition to the Safariland 6004, a stripped-down variant can be found now and then - increasingly on very old pictures. Safariland 3004. This holster has a few features that are immediately noticeable. The non-existent leg plate is very characteristic, i.e. the holster body is screwed directly onto the vertical leg strap. In addition, the 3004 only has a horizontal leg strap and a perfectly normal thumb break closure with a push button.
Safariland 3004
Last but not least, the well-known Safariland 6004. However, if you want to be precise, you should note that it is still the old model. Recognizable at first glance by the screw through the horizontal leg strap on the leg plate. In most cases, "old" holsters also have a slightly differently structured, coarser surface.
The 6004 is used in several versions at the Force Recons. In black and 3-color desert camouflage, each with or without a lamp. FDE-colored holsters like the one in the current FSBE-2 did not exist back then.
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Down below is the proposed list. If anyone have some more info please share it. Sorry for all mistakes:
Uniform
-MCCUU Desert/Woodland
-BDU 3c/Woodland
-CWU 27/p sage green/tan
-ECWCS gen I & gen II hard shell
-IR flag, gaiter neck, Fire bridge balaclava
Boots
-USMC approved (Belleville, Bates, Wellco)
-Altama Desert Boots
-Oakley ELITE SPECIAL FORCES S.I. ASSAULT BOOT
Head gear
-MICH 2000 (MSA, CGF), painted
-ESS NVG tan, Oakley A Frame, Bolle x800, Wiley X SG-1, Bolle X500
-NVG PVS-14
-wdl/3c covers
-MS2000 Strobe
-USGI ACH NVG mount
Vests and chestrigs:
-AAV
-FLC
-RACK
-LBV
-HSGI weesatch(rare)
-HSGI Denali
Pouches from FSBE1:
-1x Leg panel
-6x .45 sigle cqb
-2x SAW 200 pouch
-1x Medicalpouch
-6x M4 CQB pouch
-2x Canteen pouch
-4x Grenade pouch
-4x Flashbang pouch
-1x Saber radio pouch
-1x Molle camelbag
-1x Waistpack
-1x Shotgun pouch
-2x Sust
I also saw:
-IFAK USMC
-Paraclete Grenade Pouch Double 40mm
-BHI SAW pouch
-BHI Omega Elite M16 leg panel
-BHI triple pistol mag pouch
-Camelbag Thermobag 2l/3l
-MAP 3c
-EI belt mounted pistol triple mag pouch
-CSM Gear drop pouch 3c
-Eagle SAS Dump Pouch OD
-Gerber Multitool pouch
-Fanny packs
Communications:
-AN/PRC 148 MBITR
-Thales Davies Maritime Headset with built in Ptt(made by TEA?)
Gloves:
-pilot nomex
-heavy duty
-some Hatch's operators gloves
Holster:
-Safariland 6004 1911
-HSGI drop leg holster
Belts:
-BHI rescue belt
-Spec-Ops USA duty belt
-BHI Duty Belt
-Bianchi duty belt
Other stuff:
-alta altaflex, hatch, bhi knee pads
-mcu-2/p, M40
Weapons
-M4A1 CQBW with SOPMOD 1, , M68 Aimpoint with A.R.M.S. #38EX or #38TD Swan Sleeve with Flip Up, AN/PVS 17, TA31 ACOG, M203, An/Peq 2, lights: surefire 6p, M900, G2.
-Meu (Soc) with a lot of mags, sometimes 10rnd, with gemtech lanyard, bhi lanyard, pistol leash lanyard or LBT Belt Loop Pistol Lanyard
-M249 18" barrel and collapsible buttstock
-Remington 870
-Mossberg 500
-Benelli M4 Super90
M67 grenade, Mk 141 mod 0 flashbang
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