Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment
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Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) is a U.S. military tactical gear system that uses a webbing-based design to attach and customize pouches and equipment on load-bearing vests and packs.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
military equipment standard
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tactical load-carrying system → |
| abbreviation |
ALICE
→
MOLLE → |
| attachmentMethod |
PALS webbing
→
nylon straps woven through webbing → |
| colorVariant |
OCP camouflage
→
UCP camouflage → coyote brown → olive drab → |
| compatibleWith |
body armor carriers
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|
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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| designFeature |
PALS webbing
→
modular design → webbing-based attachment system → |
| feature |
MOLLE-compatible pouches
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adjustable straps → interchangeable components → modular pouches → quick-release buckles → |
| firstFieldedBy |
United States Army
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| hasComponent |
assault pack
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duty belt → frame → hydration carrier → load-bearing vest → pouches → rucksack → shoulder straps → |
| introducedInPeriod |
late 1990s
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| material |
heavy-duty nylon
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| purpose |
allow customization of load carriage
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carry and organize military equipment → improve soldier load distribution → |
| replaced |
All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment
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| standsFor |
Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment
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Pouch Attachment Ladder System → |
| supportsAttachmentOf |
canteen carriers
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grenade pouches → holsters → knife sheaths → magazine pouches → medical pouches → radio pouches → utility pouches → |
| usedBy |
United States Army
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United States Marine Corps → other U.S. military branches → |
| usedInConflict |
Iraq War
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War in Afghanistan → |
| userGroup |
infantry soldiers
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law enforcement tactical units → special operations forces → |