PLCE MTP Webbing Equipment

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Multi Terrain Pattern (MTP) PLCE is replacing all Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) PLCE as the core issued webbing equipment for the British Armed Forces, this program started in 2015.

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Nomenclature

A ballistic vest helps absorb the impact from firearm-fired projectiles and shrapnel from explosions, and is worn on the torso. Soft vests are made from many layers of woven or laminated fibers and can be capable of protecting the wearer from small caliber projectiles, and small fragments from explosives such as hand grenades.Metal or ceramic plates can be used with a soft vest, providing additional protection from rifle rounds, and metallic components or tightly woven fiber layers can give soft armor resistance to stab and slash attacks from a knife or bayonet.

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Paraclete RAV Concealment Vest

British Improved N. Ireland Body Armour / INIBA

GSR Gas Mask Bag

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History of development

In 2015, VIRTUS, the Personal Protective Equipment and Load Carriage System, began being issued to high readiness units.

Due to the introduction and constant improvement of protective equipment, such as the Osprey Body Armour (OBA), the PLCE webbing system is incompatible so Osprey Mk 4 has a MOLLE belt and under armour Yoke to allow Osprey pouches to be used as belt equipment.

After the first introduction in 1989, PLCE in its current MTP form is still Britain's core issue webbing equipment which is compatible with ECBA armour and Mk 6 and 7 helmet, with Osprey issued to non-deployed infantry, leaving Virtus issued to deployed Infantry Commando and Parachute Units.

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The standard issue accoutrement today, dependent upon the branch of service, was changed to the capacity of two front pouches (Pouch, Ammunition, Universal, DPM, IRR.) instead of one. To this, privately purchased water bottle or utility pouches and hip pads are often added. The entrenching tool pouch (Carrier, Entrenching Tool Case, DPM, IRR.) is sometimes used as an alternative water bottle pouch.

Multi Terrain Pattern (MTP) PLCE is replacing all Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) PLCE as the core issued webbing equipment for the British Armed Forces, this program started in 2015.

In the year 1997, the Defence Clothing & Textile Agency (DCTA) had decided, that Type 90 Pattern (Infantry) equipment was to be scaled and issued in the following capacity.

1x Carrier, Entrenching Tool Case MTP IRR / NSN : 8465-99-856-4304 - Here
2x Pouch Side, Rucksack MTP IRR / NSN : 8465-99-961-3859 - Here
1x Carrier, Water Canteen MTP IRR / NSN : 8465-99-937-5657 - Here
2x Pouch, Ammunition, Universal MTP IRR / RH OR LH NSN : 8465-99-902-5043 - Here
1x Pouch, Utility MTP IRR / NSN : 8465-99-867-8829 - Here
1x GSR MTP Gas Mask Bag - Field Pack / NSN : 8465-99-434-6734 - Here
1x Yoke, Main
1x Yoke Pouch Side Rucksack MTP IRR / NSN : 8465-99-979-2396
2x Strap, Pouch Side, Yoke.
1x Belt, Waist (of appropriate size).
2x Strap, Utility, O/D, IRR
1x Bayonet Frog MTP IRR / NSN : 8465-99-979-7964 - Here (2019)
1x Frog Wire Cutter MTP IRR / NSN: 8465-99-299-9918 - Here (2015)
1x Rucksack and Frame, Long Back, MTP, IRR NSN 8465-99-361-7307
1x Rucksack and Frame, Short Back, MTP, IRR NSN 8465-99-551-7438
1x Bag, Insertion, Rucksack.
2x Bag, Insertion, Pouch, Side, Rucksack.
1x Bag, Transparent, PLCE, Rucksack.
2x Bag, Transparent, PLCE, Pouch, Side, Rucksack.

Team Medic Pouch MTP / NSN : 8465-99-385-4702 - Here

Team Medic Pouch MTP / NSN : 8465-99-385-4702 - Here (2013)

Team Medic Pouch MTP / NSN : 8465-99-385-4702 - Here (2014)

Pouch Medical MTP IRR First Aider Trauma Pack / NSN : 8465-99-551-7435 - Here
Pocket Medical Trauma Bag MTP / NSN : 8465-99-130-9326 - Here
Bag Ammunition Grab Bag MTP / NSN : 8465-99-213-3719

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