Soldiers need to carry ammunition, water, food and protective equipment. They
use Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE), a tough, modular system of
camouflaged belt, yoke and pouches. To this can be added two small rucksacks
and a large rucksack for additional carrying capacity, when required. Every
soldier has a Mark 6 combat helmet that provides outstanding ballistic
protection while allowing the soldier to still wear a respirator, ear
defenders, goggles and a radio set, as necessary.
The British soldier and the Infantryman in particular, can expect to conduct
training and operations in extreme climatic conditions, from the jungles of
Belize or Sierra Leone, to the hot, dry desert conditions of Iraq, to the
bitter cold of the Arctic wastes of Norway. The Combat 95 clothing
system has to satisfy military requirements covering infra-red reflection,
thermal signature and flame resistance. It is based on the
principle of layers and so provides the soldier with exactly the right degree
of protection for any operational environment.
Combat 95 selects the best from developments in extreme sports and
expeditionary clothing and foot wear. Replacement items of personal clothing
will be provided by the Personal Equipment and common Operational Clothing
(PECOC) programme.
The Multi-Purpose Rucksack set consists of the rucksack (long or short) with
detachable side pockets, and adjustable waist belt, separate yoke with
extension straps and two utility straps.
The main body is available in two sizes, short and long. Both have the same
capacity, the choice offering optimum fit for long or short backs. Both models
include a light
aluminium alloy frame built into internal pockets of the rucksack. The frame
moulds to the individual's body shape for increased comfort.
An integral harness gives support over the shoulders, and is adjusted by
buckles and straps attached to the rucksack base. The buckles are of
quick-release type, allowing the rucksack to be discarded quickly in
emergency. For extra security, an adjustable padded belt is provided.
The main rucksack body carries a separate pocket at the front, and external
pocket on the main lid as well as a map and document pocket
built into the inside of the lid. There are straps on the side to hold skis, a
carrying handle at the top and various load-carrying attachment
points on the lid, sides and base as an aid when parachuting, and to secure
such items as a sleeping bag by means of the utility straps.
The lid is elasticated, and has a shroud, to prevent ingress of water.
The two side pouches are attached to the main body by heavy-duty zips,
supplemented for emergency by plastic clips. The lid of each pouch has
a heavy-duty zip opening.
What is Cordura ®?
Cordura is an abrasion-resistant nylon material. It is air-
textured, high-technology nylon fabric engineered for durability,
strength, lightness and easy care. Ideal for PLCE webbing and webbing
accessories, as well as luggage, backpacks, boots, military wear and
performance
apparel.
Cordura® is one of the most versatile fabrics ideally suited across a whole
range of military end uses. Cordura® provides endurance and rugged
durability for equipment exposed to extreme conditions and is resistant to
cuts, tears and scuffs. Ounce for ounce, Cordura® is more durable than other
fabrics.
Cordura® is :
- 10 X more durable than cotton duck
- 3 X more durable than standard polyester
- 2 X more durable than standard nylon
It's resistant to abrasions, tears, and scuffs--all the
qualities you expect from a high performance fabric. So regardless of your
activities, you'll benefit
from the toughness of Cordura®.
Cordura® Ballistic
Cordura® comes in a variety of other fabric types, such as
ballistic, rip-stop and pack-cloth. If you are referring to
Cordura® “ballistic” as used in
luggage and equipment, you may use one of the following descriptors in the
place of Cordura® in the above copy points.
• Cordura® ballistic
• Cordura® ballistic fabric
• Cordura® ballistic nylon
Web-tex Military Equipment
What is Web-tex ® Military Equipment?
Web-tex® is a brand of high quality, affordable, military equipment featuring
products made from 1000 denier waterproof Cordura material.
Aimed at military, territorial army and cadet personnel. If you're looking for
tough military equipment, Personal Load Carrying Equipment
(PLCE) webbing etc., you have found it.
