What are the MOLLE packs anyway, and dose anyone have any pics of them.
MOLLE packs are the US military’s latest issue back packs. Some units have them, some do not, replacing the ALICE pack and the CFP-90 packs. You can look up pics of them online at websites that seel military equipment, such as US CAV, and Ranger Joes. I’m not certain as the exact meaning of the acronym that MOLLE represents, but in a nutshell it is a modular equipment system, able to configured by the user to meet mission and load requirements. It is actually a whole system of load carrying gear, vest belt, pouches, etc. in addition to the backpack.
MOLLE packs are modular packs that can be configured to the user’s preference by the addition or removal of various parts from a light metal frame.
My guess is that the configurations of the packs are dictated by unit commanders or senior staff NCO’s. I personally have never used a MOLLE (called Molly) pack. I still have the old ALICE pack. I’d never leave my beloved Alice for Molly. (OK, who remembers what ALICE and MOLLE stands for?)
Semper Fi,
Chris
I’d never leave my beloved Alice for Molly. (OK, who remembers what ALICE and MOLLE stands for?)
ALICE: All purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment… And yes, I too, personally prefer my Large Alice Ruck to the Molle set up… after it’s been tricked out of course [;)]
I never did like the large ALICE the small one was better, the PLCE (Personal Load Carrying Equipment) are better for larger gear
MOLLE stands for (MOdular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment)
Well if you look at my picture next to this post the vest I’m wearing is set for MOLLE gear. I can configure my ammo pouches etc…as I like.
And the molly gear is a lot easier to wear and flops around less than the alice gear too.
I’ve got a lot of my pics from Iraq if you want more?
I appear to be in a bit of a minority in that I prefer the MOLLE packs to the ALICE packs. I particularly like the modular system of things like the magazine pouches which I can put on my IBA, my vest, or the pack as I see fit.
As you can see, tankers don’t know how to pack light.
NTM
I personally prefer being mechanized. [(-D]
All very cool stuff…I think I prefer the new MOLLE to the old ALICE system. Nicer, and the modular aspect is great.
here’s a pic of me on the FOB in my battle rattle. I almost miss the lil hole in the world (NOT)
Was that donkey and cart part of your unit’s TOE? [;)]
The MOLLE stuff is MUCH better than the old ALICE stuff, although there are advantages to both. I haven’t worn my stuff in-country yet (just heading to OBC now) but I went out and got my own MOLLE stuff when I was still in ROTC and it was a heck of a lot better than the old LC-2 gear they issued!
Aircrew survival gear has been MOLLE for a few years, but we’re doing away with those vests now and going to the new Air Warrior stuff.
Loved my ALICE gear, but since my Interceptor Vest is configured for MOLLE, I hardly ever use LVB or other gear any more. Besides, I like the fact that I can configure my load system (with MOLLE) according to my mission.