USGI MOLLE II Fighting Load Carrier Vest (FLC)

Genuine Issue Fighting Load Carrier Vest in new unissued condition. The FLC is a modular, one-size-fits-all tactical vest designed to distribute a combat load evenly over the user's shoulders and waist. This tactical vest was established for military use on May 26, 1999, as a central component of the MOLLE II Rifleman Set.  

NSN

• M81 Woodland: 8465-01-465-2056
• UCP: 8465-01-525-0577
• Desert Camouflage: 8465-01-491-7451
  
• Coyote Brown: 8465-01-532-2302

These come in two generational version, but they all share the same NSN:

• GEN 1
  • Front Closure: Two quick-release buckles.
  • Patterns: M81 Woodland
• GEN 2
  • Front Closure: Full-length zipper + one buckle
  • Patterns: M81 Woodland, UCP, Multicam, Coyote, Desert Camouflage

Features

• Official Nomenclature: Vest, Load Bearing (LBV) or Fighting Load Carrier (FLC). Material: Constructed from heavy-duty 1000D Nylon Cordura with breathable mesh panels to reduce heat buildup.
• Color/Pattern: Woodland Camouflage (M81 BDU).
• Size: One size fits all; it features an adjustable waist belt (accommodating up to a 55-inch girth) and adjustable shoulder straps.
• Weight: Approximately 1 lb.
• Load Distribution: Designed to be worn over standard plate carriers to distribute the weight of a combat load.
• Modular Attachment: Features PALS/MOLLE webbing across the front and sides, allowing for the attachment of various magazine, utility, and grenade pouches.
  Storage: Includes two internal mesh pockets with zipper closures for maps or important documents.
• Manufacturers: Produced by various defense contractors, including BAE Systems and Specialty Defense Systems (SDS).
  
• Internal Storage: Includes two internal mesh map pockets with hook-and-pile (Velcro) closures for flat items.