SPEAR - BALCS
Bianchi UM-21 SPEAR Pack System
Backpack Subsystem: The modified commercial Backpack Subsystem contains a backpack, patrol pack, and butt pack. The backpack's state-of-the-art internal frame affords a stable platform sufficient to carry 120 pounds effectively. The backpack transfers load efficiently from the shoulders to the waist and provides adjustments to fit the 5th-95th percentile male SOF operator. The butt pack attaches to ELCS or the backpack; the patrol pack attaches to the backpack, and is compatible with the other SPEAR BALCS components. The one size subsystem weighs 17 pounds.
Nomenclature
Gregory SPEAR Pack System / BIANCHI UM-21 SPEAR System
Universal Military Backpack Subsystem
This Set Includes:
1 - MAIN LARGE RUCKSACK / BACK PACK
1 - PATROL BACK PACK
1 - WAIST / BUTT PACK
3 - STUFF SACKS
4 - SPEAR POCKETS
SPEAR-BALCS System Woodland / Desert
It consists of:
Body Armour
Load Carrying Subsystem
Highlights
Clothing Systems
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SPEAR BACKPACK SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Body Armour
ELoad Carrying Subsystem
USBackpack Subsystem
Kit, Basic, Wdl, Elcs
Safariland LLC
NSN : 8415-01-478-0273
Date : 08/28/2000
Kit,Basic,Des,Elcs
NSN : 8415-01-478-0271
Date : 01/24/2000 - 08/28/2000
Description
Special Operations Forces Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) is the United States Special Operations Command's modernization effort for the joint Special Operations Forces. SPEAR will focus on four areas of improvement in personal equipment from 1996-2005, including body armor and load carriage. SPEAR's Body Armor/Load Carriage System (BALCS) consists of body armor, an equipment load carrying subsystem, and a backpack subsystem.
SPEAR is the United States Spec Ops Command's modernization effort for the joint Spec Ops Forces
SPEAR's Body Armor/Load Carriage System (BALCS) consists of body armor, an equipment load carrying subsystem, and a backpack subsystem.
The BALCS maximizes ballistic protection, buoyancy compensation, and load carrying capacity, while minimizing the burdens of weight, bulk and heat stress.
The BALCS components are:
Body Armor: Provides protection against fragmentation, handgun, and rifle threats. The armor system contains a soft armor vest; front and back interchangeable upgrade plates, and modular neck and groin protection. The neutrally buoyant soft vest is available in four sizes (S-XL); plates are sized with the vest. Approximate weight of a Medium vest is 6.5 lbs.; the Medium plates are approximately 6 lbs. each.
Horizontal and vertical front Molle
Extra Large WOODLAND CAMO
NSN: 8470-01-476-1006
INSERT,FRAGMENTATION PROTECTIVE
NSN: 8470-01-478-0755
Date : 08/29/2000
BALCS FILLER,BALLISTIC,XLR, RBAV SOFT ARMOR INSERTS.
Realizzato dalla Ceradyne Inc. In grado di proteggere da scheggie, colpi di pistola e fucile, il sistema è composto da un soft vest, da delle piastre balistiche e da protezioni aggiuntive per collo e inguine.
Il Body Armor del Balcs è stato realizzato in 3 versioni:
Type I, Woodland Camouflage
Type II, Day Desert Camouflage
Type III, Black
Equipment Load Carrying Subsystem (ELCS): The modular pocketing and harness system (H-Harness or Vest) allows mission tailoring of load and system configuration. The ELCS is compatible with the SPEAR Body Armor and Backpack Subsystem, and provides optimum compatibility with individual equipment and weapons. The positive buoyant ELCS comes in one size, and features easy adjustments for shoulder, waist, and chest.
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Backpack Subsystem: The modified commercial Backpack Subsystem contains a backpack, patrol pack, and butt pack. The backpack's state-of-the-art internal frame affords a stable platform sufficient to carry 120 pounds effectively. The backpack transfers load efficiently from the shoulders to the waist and provides adjustments to fit the 5th-95th percentile male SOF operator. The butt pack attaches to ELCS or the backpack; the patrol pack attaches to the backpack, and is compatible with the other SPEAR BALCS components. The one size subsystem weighs 17 pounds.
Bianchi (Gregory Spear) UM21 Backpack System
Manual PDF : Here
SPEAR Pack System
Bianchi UM-21 SPEAR Pack System
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History
From the manufacturer:
SPEAR / MOLLE Special Forces UM21 Backpack System
The 21st century warrior demands the best...
Featuring the latest advancements in state-of-the-art technology, Bianchi International and Gregory Mountain Products have developed the ultimate backpack system for the 21st century warrior.
Designed to meet the stringent field requirements of the U.S. Special Forces, Navy Seals and Army Rangers, this system combines superior load-bearing technology with advanced backpack design and offers a modular system capable of efficiently carrying up to 120 pounds of equipment.
Issued to US Special Operations Forces this is the ultimate backpack system for urban, jungle, desert, mountain or arctic warfare. This backpack system is part of the U. S. Government Body Armor Load Carry Program (BALCS) and has seen extensive by American special operations troops in Operation Enduring Freedom.
In addition to the packs patented suspension system, another key feature of this system is its modularity for use with the U. S. Government Load Carry System (ELCS) and is also compatible with Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) and BALCS components.
Developed for long-range reconnaissance missions, this backpack, composed of aircraft-grade aluminum stays, a sturdy internal framesheet, Gregory’s Adjust-A-Cant™ hip belt and patented Flo-Form® II molding technology provides a highly efficient carrying system, capable of supporting extreme loads easily and comfortably.
The pack design provides for customized distribution of weight to allow the wearer to locate the optimum adjustment for various terrain or conditions of any march. By utilizing the pack’s suspension adjustments, weight may be shifted entirely onto the hips, entirely onto the shoulders or distributed evenly between the two.
Feathures
Specification
Specifications:
Backpack
Weight: 13 lbs
Volume: Top 592 cu in, Main 3,042 cu in, Sleeping Bag 1,775 cu in; Total with side pockets 7,101 cu in
Load Capacity: 120 lbs
Nomenclature
Logistics
Click Here "SPEAR UM21 PDF" YOU WILL FIND A PDF WITH THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Production
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Gregory SPEAR Pack System
BIANCHI UM-21 SPEAR SYSTEM
UNIVERSAL MILITARY BACKPACK SUBSYSTEM
UM-21 Gregory Spear Camouflage Backpack Woodland Camo Military Rucksack
MADE BY: GREGORY BIANCHI
Here is a description of the kit from the original marketing materials:
SPEAR / MOLLE Special Forces UM21 Backpack System
The 21st century warrior demands the best...
Featuring the latest advancements in state-of-the-art technology, Bianchi International and Gregory Mountain Products have developed the ultimate backpack system for the 21st century warrior. Designed to meet the stringent field requirements of the U.S. Special Forces, Navy Seals and Army Rangers, this system combines superior load-bearing technology with advanced backpack design and offers a modular system capable of efficiently carrying up to 120 pounds of equipment. Issued to US Special Operations Forces this is the ultimate backpack system for urban, jungle, desert, mountain or arctic warfare.
This backpack system is part of the U. S. Government Body Armor Load Carry Program (BALCS) and has seen extensive by American special operations troops in Operation Enduring Freedom.
For over 20 years, Gregory packs have been world-renowned for their fit, comfort and performance. They have been used extensively as the pack-of-choice for world-class expeditions. Using a CAD/CAM system and precision technology, our R&D team, headed by Gregory founder Wayne Gregory, inventively modified a commercial pack that would transfer the load effectively, allowing for multiple adjustments to fit sizes ranging from the 5th to 95th percentile of the SOF operator.
In addition to the packs patented suspension system, another key feature of this system is its modularity for use with the U. S. Government Load Carry System (ELCS) and is also compatible with Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) and* BALCS components.
Developed for long-range reconnaissance missions, this backpack, composed of aircraft-grade aluminum stays, a sturdy internal framesheet, Gregory’s Adjust-A-Cant™ hip belt and patented Flo-Form® II molding technology provides a highly efficient carrying system, capable of supporting extreme loads easily and comfortably.??The pack design provides for customized distribution of weight to allow the wearer to locate the optimum adjustment for various terrain or conditions of any march. By utilizing the pack’s suspension adjustments, weight may be shifted entirely onto the hips, entirely onto the shoulders or distributed evenly between the two. Issued to US Special Forces.
Special Forces UM21 Gregory SPEAR Backpack System - Woodland Camo
SPEAR stands for Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements.
This pack featured the latest advancements in state-of-the-art technology. Bianchi International and Gregory Mountain Products developed the ultimate backpack system for the 21st century warrior. Designed to meet the stringent field requirements of the U.S. Special Forces, Navy Seals and Army Rangers, this system combines superior load-bearing technology with advanced backpack design and offers a modular system capable of efficiently carrying up to 120 pounds of equipment. Issued to US Special Operations Forces this is the ultimate backpack system for urban, jungle, desert, mountain or arctic warfare. This backpack system is part of the U. S. Government Body Armor Load Carry Program (BALCS) and has seen extensive by American special operations troops in Operation Enduring Freedom. For over 20 years, Gregory packs have been world-renowned for their fit, comfort and performance. They have been used extensively as the pack-of-choice for world-class expeditions. In addition to the packs patented suspension system, another key feature of this system is its modularity for use with the U. S. Government Load Carry System (ELCS) and is also compatible with Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) and BALCS components.
Nicknamed the “Strapmaster 2000” because of all the straps that can be used to customize the load across the wearer! These packs are the absolute bomb - they’re an expensive bombproof pack - and made by a nationally recognized backpack manufacturer, Gregory! If you want to carry a ton of gear in a customizable rig, this is the pack system!
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