Pouch and Gear info

[Meddatron]

Is there a decent website that illustrates and explains the gear, pouches, etc., worn by U.S. military personnel when going into combat?

Actually a short explanation of some of the current BBI figures' pouches and what they're used for wouldn't be too shabby.

Can someone help him out?

Figure we are due for a spot for some of the explanations behind some gear.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

I wouldn't mind getting an education on the material.

 

[Meddatron]

Here is a reference scan of the cardback for some of the older figures. Maybe point some of these out also?

 

[JMM82]

Looking forward to any information those more knowledgable on the subject can give us. I never served in the military, and I know that a few here on the board have, so if you can shed some light on the equipment that's carried, for example, in the pouches of the BBI figures, I'd appreciate it.

One quick question: the BBI single-carded PMC figure, Chaos; what type of MP5 is he carrying? An MP5A3? MP5A5? MP5SD3? MP5SD6? None of the above???

Myself, I have some limited knowledge about the various weapons that come with the BBI and GI Joe figures, after doing some research on the 'net. I'm no expert by any means, but I know about the various makes and models of assault rifles, machine guns, hand guns, etc. But if a gun expert on here wants to shed more light on the subject, by all means, please do! I'm interested in knowing what the pouches are about on the combat vests on the BBI and GI Joe figures.

 

[Meddatron]

Being Sunday, expect the bulk of the answers to start tomorrow.

 

[JMM82]

OK, here's a start. I see various-sized pouches between the different teams. What about the pouches on:

Recon Team member Dan Wilbright?

Infantry Force Chad Uhle and Brent Church? I'm guessing they're machine gunners, since their pouches look like the same ones on the BBI figure, Chaos. Plus it appears to be the butt end of an M249 that Church is holding.

Infantry Force Steve Lam?

Tactical Team Sgt Dylan Rivers?

Infantry Force members Capt. Stan Robbins and Sgt. Jamal Kelford don't appear to have any pouches on their vests, but do have loops to carry items? Am I correct on that?

Thanks for posting the pics of the Unimax figures, Meddatron, for identification purposes of the various pouches! Much appreciated, and a great idea!

 

[WVMojo]

MOLLE (military - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

EDIT - F Wikipedia and their shitty link. finally fixed it.


Hey there's even an article that K-tiger would like

Improved Load Bearing Equipment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[K-Tiger]

You should have skipped the wikipedia article and went straight to their source, Military Information HQ .

Chaos has an A3 or 5 with aftermarket picatinny rails and accessories.
I'll look at specific figures, but Obi and others would be better at answering about newfangled gear.

Infantry Force members Capt. Stan Robbins and Sgt. Jamal Kelford don't appear to have any pouches on their vests, but do have loops to carry items? Am I correct on that?

Mostly bare Interceptor flak vest. Those figures were originally combat vehicle crewmen (CVC "clank-clank I'm a tank) figures.

 

[JMM82]

K-Tiger, thanks for that link. Much appreciated! The tons of info on there will definately come in handy.

 

[Slickbomb]

JMM82,

If you are still interested, I can break down what each pouch from a picture of each set (I can get online)...Or...I can lay out the pouches and take pictures and label them. Earliest I can do it is on Sunday night/Monday afternoon and list them in this thread, start a new one, or PM you. I have been taking pouches, back packs, weapons, etc off figures and tossing the figures.

I'm currently active duty and have about every variation of pouch on these figures.

Mark

 

[WVMojo]

JMM82,

If you are still interested, I can break down what each pouch from a picture of each set (I can get online)...Or...I can lay out the pouches and take pictures and label them. Earliest I can do it is on Sunday night/Monday afternoon and list them in this thread, start a new one, or PM you. I have been taking pouches, back packs, weapons, etc off figures and tossing the figures.

I'm currently active duty and have about every variation of pouch on these figures.

Mark

WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN ALL OF OUR CUSTOMIZING LIVES??!? Gotta type in caps in order to get that point across. Hell yeah we would love to see some of those pics man! That would be awesome!

 

[thelegoguy]

Hey Slick,

Just wanted to toss it out there....Thank you for your service.

 

[WVMojo]

Hey Slick,

Just wanted to toss it out there....Thank you for your service.

 

[JMM82]

Mark, that would be perfect!

Thanks!

 

[Slickbomb]

Should I make a new thread or post the pics here?

mark

 

[K-Tiger]

Here's fine.

 

[Slickbomb]

Here you go fellas...

(Text from top to bottom)
Pouch03 pic:
Older tpe ACPG MOPP gear
Gen 1 molle vest w/M4 mag pouches
M-1972 gas mask carrier

Pouch04 pic:
M-1972 small utility pouch
TL-122 L-Shape flashlight
Molle M-60 100 rnd ammo pouches (x3)
Gloves ;-)

Pouch05 Pic:
Hydra (or similar) flotation vest over plate carrier
Heeds bottle regulator
(left text) Triple stack open top M4 mag pouch
(right text) Quad stack pistol mag pouch

 

[Slickbomb]

some more...

Pouch06 pic:
(Left to right)
Row 1
M-1972 gas mask carrier
New Generation Medium ALICE Pack
Camelbak Mule w/gas mask pouch

Row 2
Molle medical or EOD style pack pack w/2 smoke grenades
Molle Camelbak carrier w/radio, climbin rope, large utility pouch

Row 3
Triple stack pistol mag pouch w/double M4 mag pouch, and dump pouch
Some type of small tactical bag or small medical bag

Pouch07 pic:
Row 1
Medium utility pouch w/regulator from Heeds bottle
Small/Medium utility pouch
Either double 40mm grenade pouches or smoke grenade pouch (depending on scale accuracy)

Row 2
Molle II canteen pouch
M-1972 2qt canteen w/small utility pouch
M4 mag pouch
Molle Heeds bottle w/pouch

Row 3
Double pistol mag pouch w/M-1972 M16 mag pouch
Quad M4 mag pouch
MP-5/UMP mag pouch

Row 4
Quad pistol mag pouch w/M4 mag pouch
Quad M4 mag pouch
Triple stack pistol mag pouch w/double M4 mag pouch

Row 5
Medium molle utility pouch w/M4 mag pouch

Pouch08 pic:
Row 1
Sig P226 (maybe ?) Safari Land holster w/bail

Row 2
M-60 100 rnd ammo pouch
1911 w/tac light SERPA holster

Row 3
M-60 ammo pouch, radio and pouch, small utility pouch, Pistol on back of M-60 pouch
1911 w/tac light SERPA holster w/tactical knife

 

[Slickbomb]

and the last set of pics (I'm pretty sure I covered all pouches and gear except the MP-5 and M-14 [w/sniper rifle set-up])...

Pouch09 pic:
(top to bottom)
1 - Mk46 5.56 (SOCOM SAW)
2 - M-60E3 / Mk43 (long barrel)
3 - M4 w/10.5 inch barrel, Crane stock, Aimpoint reflex sight, AN/PEQ-2 laser illuminator, integrated light and fore grip
4 - AK-47 with M-203 grenade launcher
5 - RJE Diver Navigation Board (commonly called Tac Board)

Pouch010 pic:
Secumar TSK 2/42 Buoyancy Compensator
LAR V / Mk-25 Rebreather

 

[Slickbomb]

Well,

Due to the Forums' resizing restrictions the pics came out blurry. So, I added their text in the threads.

All pouches are molle except for the M-1972 pouches. M-1972 pouch system has ALICE clips for attachment to vests, belts, etc.

Hit me up with any other questions!

Mark

 

[K-Tiger]

Any difference between the Tl-122 and the MX-991/U?

EDIT: I see, that's the pre-through-WWII nomenclature for the angled flashlight.

 

[Slickbomb]

You are right.

The MX-991/U nomenclature is the "newer" version. Looks like the WWII nomenclature was TL-122.

Mark