Many moons ago, when I was in the US military, we had war belts too. In the Marines, the powers that be tended to insist on uniformity in where things were placed on your belt and harness, except in a combat zone when you got a little more leeway. In Vietnam, I actually hung my stuff on a belt that went around the bottom edge of our flak jackets and magazines (20-rounders) in bandoliers. I carried a scrounged (read stolen from the US Army) 30-round mag in a flak jacket pocket, plus another in my rifle. This is when I started wearing a USMC K-Bar on my trouser belt when in the field. In the Air Guard, as we were security police, in garrison, our war belts were minimal, but the pouches were worn in a uniform fashion. When in the field, our boss was not picky about how we laid out our gear, although there was a lot of uniformity just from practical needs.
Agree with you there. When one mucker had the best set up we all had to copy them. Exact same with our wardrobes, if it wasn't just right they would empty every single unit and bed. All then made up to be the same down to rolling the socks tight and folding them into what looked as close to a square as possible. If I'm honest I miss those days. Still have my wardrobe and drawers exactly the same at home. Annoys me if my wife puts my clothes away the wrong way 😁
We have war belts again, but it doesn't work very well at the same time as the body armor, because most people's torsos are not long enough relative to the large armor vests. It's fine on its own, though. Love me dump pouch. Love me mag pouches, Love me Vickers Sling.
@@superfamilyallosauridae6505 From my experience nobody wears the body armour up high enough, it's there to protect vital organs not their gut and hip. You can survive a gut shot you can't where a vital organ has taken a round. I wore my vest high. A belt would babe been a pain yet still a possibility
@@salahad-din4114 Yeah, we have plate carriers that sit kinda low for any given size. I'd much rather have it be higher, not only because yeah it's for my chest cavity, but also because I really just absolutely hate having mags on my chest. I go prone and I'm resting on my magazines! Rattling and sliding around on the pouches, and with double mag pouches and pmags they're real fat. But all the ways of keeping mags on the sides of the plate carrier have some wonkiness, be it accessing your dump pouch which also has to go somewhere (and both need to be on the same side for a right hander or left hander). Balance, ergonomics, everything is upset by the lack of a true war belt compatible plate carrier.
An alternative to the bits of tape to keep the ends of straps tidy, use black shock-cord wrapped around twice and tied with a reef knot. When push comes to shove you can never have too many speed loaders so I tried to have one between the ammo pouches like your one, one in a rear pouch beside the cleaning kit and a third one spare in my bergen. We were told to bin the right-hand ammo pouches and replace them with a utility pouch. The little pockets in the lids of the pouches can be used for small items like the water purification tablets in the lid of the water bottle pouch. A paracord loop was useful as a puller on the end of the belt for pulling it tight in wet/muddy/icy conditions. I fitted another paracord loop between the rear attachments of the yoke with a piece of clear 6mm bore pvc tubing on it that served as a handle for easily grabbing the kit and moving it around when it wasn't worn. A utility strap threaded through the backs of the rear pouches was another item that helped hold everything tight as you ran.
@@MilitaryFitness Similar mods can be done to the bergen (rucksack) for making it easier to handle during stops. Based on L85 right-handed rifle use. Drill a hole in the tab of the right shoulder strap adjuster and thread paracord through it and tie knots to produce a cord that is easy to grab with a tired gloved hand. A hole is already present on most Virtus packs. This cord enables very quick release of the right shoulder strap for quickly removing the pack from your back and dumping it to your left (fire position with left arm still in strap). On the pack's hip belt (may or may not be used on Virtus!), thread a paracord loop into the end stitching of the belt, as for the webbing, for pulling it tight in slippery conditions. Similarly, to identify the end of the strap for re-tightening the right shoulder strap in the dark and wet, fix any kind of toggle or ring that uniquely identifies it amongst a forest of straps and buckles.
I was in 77-84 58 Pattern Webbing, Coldm Gds/ RMP. Like many 'Olds' everyones webbing was packed identical. Especially Commandants March & Shoot, Pirbright Guards Depot and pre-exercise kit inspections in battalion. Got to say, those standards weren't used in the RMP. Then the only addition I had was a Bundeswehr small pack with survival kit, extra dry rations/ drinks, Hexi burner, folder spade, KIP sheet to make a temporary shelter when dropped off to check convoys over bridges/ major road junctions, after all anyone can be uncomfortable. Tinned compo in my day, the best.
I was RAE and RACMP in the Regulars (78-85) and Infantry in the Reserves (77 & 86-87) so same era. We had to carry certain items regardless but once out of training it was up to the individual digger what he carried. The layout had to conform but you could bring stuff like a US poncho liner slipped into the groundsheet like a bivy bag if you managed to scrounge or swap one off visiting US troops. We used to sell them kangaroo feathers and drop-bear repellant (tubes of vegemite) for some great bits of kit. They loved our golok machetes. Of course when there was the annual kit inspection anything you didn;t have and couldn't pass from line to line as the boss moved along you had to pay for.
Just watched your video, with the contents of your webbing. I was original issued 37 pattern, with only the small pack for load carrying. Large pack moved with rear echelon. On being issued 58 pattern, supplemented my kit with a 44 pattern water bottle, mug and carrier. I used to get a load of gear in the kidney pouches, including the old tinned 24hr compo. Mess tins, washing kit, housewife, polish/brush, socks, towel, Hexi stove, KFS. Also carried the respirator on the belt. Poncho in its carrier, with a second one for our NBC suit. I don't know if we were expected to be out longer than you lads, I just don't know. Very interesting video though.
@@MilitaryFitness ,right now I understand that would make sense. We only had the 58 pattern large pack. When we got issued the DPM rain jacket, that went into the poncho roll, with the poncho, going into the back internal big pocket of the combat jacket.
I didn't have to do this too often being in the senior service (yes, I know!!) but never seemed to get it right. You have a great stash there. Will keep you going for a while.
Who doesn't like the AB Brown, although it's got some competition for the garibaldi. Giving the '58 pattern water bottle a plastic mug was such a dumb idea. God knows how many people swapped it out for a '44 metal one.
Really interesting. Back in the early 70’s we trialed plastic webbing is was a f*ckin nightmare as it kept coming undone. Pleased to go back to old stuff. Nothing like the smell of wet webbing😄
Nice webbing mate, I got me a secondhand webbing from ebay, that came with 2 magazine pouches, 2 utility pouches also I was thinking about buying 2 canteen pouches to fit on, could the utility ,magazine and canteen pouches fit on a medium belt??
Hi Sam, A question. What is the NATO NSN number for your wider belt ? as I saw it had an NSN/Contract label on the inside of the belt. I am thinking of getting some pouches to do some walking in the local hills (Pennines) to carry mess tins/Hexi cooker or a Crusader Mess set, tarp , med kit and a few other bits and pieces if I overnight . I am an ex-serviceman (84-90), however I am now 55 and just had a Heart Attack,(6 weeks ago) now doing Cardio Rehab. I am fairly fit, not overweight, obviously not as fit as I was carrying an SLR or LMG (Bren) with 58 webbing,etc as in the past ,so going to take it easy getting fit again with any weight on my waist/hips instead of my back with my normal Bergen, which I normally take out onto the hills.
Great to hear that you are back at it after what happened👏👏. The NSN is 8465-99-869-0392. I hope everything works out well for you on your return to fitness
Hello, just a few questions 1. Is it a good idea using the molle belt system for my pouches, it's a similar system to yours 2. So you have like a few websites for the rear end pouches 3. Is it possible to add 3 ammo porches per side because ill use a 90 ltr for day/2 day stuff(its for airsoft) 4. Should a mk.6 helmet be alright for a helmet with a scrim possibly(has to be DPM) I am an aircadet with fair knowledge of packing(i did tensors which you may of heard of from the armed forces due to them supporting them) and will do intermediate field craft the the cadet varient of the L85A2 so it's good to have this kit ready, personally i might take a S10 gas mask for mainly aesthetics as it was in gulf war(or atleast a simular gas mask model)
@@MilitaryFitnessalright then, yeah I'll go find some utility pouches and a DPM cover to reduce shine to make it easier to hide as one of the 5"S" of being spotted, one I can't do much about Shine Sudden movement Shape Silhouette Signature(can't do much about this one)
Hi Sam, sorry I have missed a few live chats and would like to ask a irrelevant question in regards to this video. I have a deep desire to join the army and on application at 16 I also received a bricklayer apprenticeship. I took the apprenticeship and since the last 10 years I've earned plus of 800/1000 a week. I want to join the army but feel its not possible as a 31 year old making currently 1000/1200plus a week weather depending. Maybe t.a do you have any t.a information? Thanks
You will not make that money until much later on in your career unfortunately. It certainly is something to have a real think about to see if it is worth it.
@@seanj9362 honestly mate I wouldn't if I were you. Infantry units are currently very inactive and most of the time stag on our gates. 90% of them tend to be very young lads
@@MilitaryFitness Have fun. Try the barbecue and if you're game ask about a Cajun restaurant. Mind you, Cajun/Creole cuisine can be as spicy as Indian food. I assume you are trying the Tex-Mex food. For Breakfast have a nice traditional American Biscuits and Gravy. Merry Christmas.
@@MilitaryFitness Thing's have changed a bit since the late 70's then when issue 58 kit was all we were allowed to wear with no alterations or alternatives, bloody awful kit in wet conditions.
Half of that gear should be carried on your person, ie pockets of trousers and smock. Should have a minimum of two water bottles carried on there, I mean one of your bottle pouches is full of stuff that should be in your smock. Torch in your first aid kit? Not even a first field dressing anywhere? I really hope you are not giving advice to any youngsters.
@@MilitaryFitness exercise? And what is that? Preparatory training for deployment, to sort out what works and what doesn’t, so you’re telling me you go on exercise with that shambles of a kit to train and then deploy with a different setup? I last deployed 20 years ago and I can see how bad your kit is now.
@@kingo1465 you can always count on CZcams to find someone who spent a year in the army and then think they know it all. Best of luck to you mate, you sound like a great bloke, out.
@@angelswithdirtyfaces1 thank you so much for this comment. I too have not been able to find a video on how to attach bungee cords to my webbing. I would 100% love to see an instructional video on this too
You will get it issued in basic and that will be the only webbing you can use and it will most likely be dpm. After that when you get to your unit you can use whatever you want.
@@MilitaryFitness perfect thank you for the swift response. I am currently on my way to becoming a reservist and was wondering if i could use it as I preferred it the the osprey webbing I got towards the end when I was in cadets
Where did you put your gas mask? We used to put elastic bands round the handles then round the mess tins stop them rattling, also put a decent piece of sponge in our water bottle to stop it sloshing on a tab during the night. During infantry training the cpls used to do their nut, if one mucker made noise he could hear from our kit we all got a beastin, no cam sticks eather?
@@norb0254 that was true worldwide. My nephew, who now serves in the US Army, says they are issued the gas mask, but never, ever take it. They didnt take it either time He went to Afghanistan. Times have changed, my friend, times have changed... New soldiers will never know the (dis) comfort of a pro mask pillow.... :)
Resi should be in it's separate pouch and not attached to the belt. This allows you to carry it around without having to lug your belt kit about. We had to have them on us all the time in the early Telic tours.
Many moons ago, when I was in the US military, we had war belts too. In the Marines, the powers that be tended to insist on uniformity in where things were placed on your belt and harness, except in a combat zone when you got a little more leeway. In Vietnam, I actually hung my stuff on a belt that went around the bottom edge of our flak jackets and magazines (20-rounders) in bandoliers. I carried a scrounged (read stolen from the US Army) 30-round mag in a flak jacket pocket, plus another in my rifle. This is when I started wearing a USMC K-Bar on my trouser belt when in the field. In the Air Guard, as we were security police, in garrison, our war belts were minimal, but the pouches were worn in a uniform fashion. When in the field, our boss was not picky about how we laid out our gear, although there was a lot of uniformity just from practical needs.
It’s kinda the same here, you tend to get a bit more freedom on ops and exercise.
Agree with you there. When one mucker had the best set up we all had to copy them. Exact same with our wardrobes, if it wasn't just right they would empty every single unit and bed. All then made up to be the same down to rolling the socks tight and folding them into what looked as close to a square as possible.
If I'm honest I miss those days. Still have my wardrobe and drawers exactly the same at home. Annoys me if my wife puts my clothes away the wrong way 😁
We have war belts again, but it doesn't work very well at the same time as the body armor, because most people's torsos are not long enough relative to the large armor vests. It's fine on its own, though. Love me dump pouch. Love me mag pouches, Love me Vickers Sling.
@@superfamilyallosauridae6505 From my experience nobody wears the body armour up high enough, it's there to protect vital organs not their gut and hip.
You can survive a gut shot you can't where a vital organ has taken a round. I wore my vest high. A belt would babe been a pain yet still a possibility
@@salahad-din4114 Yeah, we have plate carriers that sit kinda low for any given size. I'd much rather have it be higher, not only because yeah it's for my chest cavity, but also because I really just absolutely hate having mags on my chest. I go prone and I'm resting on my magazines! Rattling and sliding around on the pouches, and with double mag pouches and pmags they're real fat. But all the ways of keeping mags on the sides of the plate carrier have some wonkiness, be it accessing your dump pouch which also has to go somewhere (and both need to be on the same side for a right hander or left hander).
Balance, ergonomics, everything is upset by the lack of a true war belt compatible plate carrier.
An alternative to the bits of tape to keep the ends of straps tidy, use black shock-cord wrapped around twice and tied with a reef knot. When push comes to shove you can never have too many speed loaders so I tried to have one between the ammo pouches like your one, one in a rear pouch beside the cleaning kit and a third one spare in my bergen. We were told to bin the right-hand ammo pouches and replace them with a utility pouch. The little pockets in the lids of the pouches can be used for small items like the water purification tablets in the lid of the water bottle pouch. A paracord loop was useful as a puller on the end of the belt for pulling it tight in wet/muddy/icy conditions. I fitted another paracord loop between the rear attachments of the yoke with a piece of clear 6mm bore pvc tubing on it that served as a handle for easily grabbing the kit and moving it around when it wasn't worn. A utility strap threaded through the backs of the rear pouches was another item that helped hold everything tight as you ran.
Great advice 🫡
@@MilitaryFitness Similar mods can be done to the bergen (rucksack) for making it easier to handle during stops. Based on L85 right-handed rifle use. Drill a hole in the tab of the right shoulder strap adjuster and thread paracord through it and tie knots to produce a cord that is easy to grab with a tired gloved hand. A hole is already present on most Virtus packs. This cord enables very quick release of the right shoulder strap for quickly removing the pack from your back and dumping it to your left (fire position with left arm still in strap). On the pack's hip belt (may or may not be used on Virtus!), thread a paracord loop into the end stitching of the belt, as for the webbing, for pulling it tight in slippery conditions. Similarly, to identify the end of the strap for re-tightening the right shoulder strap in the dark and wet, fix any kind of toggle or ring that uniquely identifies it amongst a forest of straps and buckles.
I was in 77-84 58 Pattern Webbing, Coldm Gds/ RMP. Like many 'Olds' everyones webbing was packed identical. Especially Commandants March & Shoot, Pirbright Guards Depot and pre-exercise kit inspections in battalion. Got to say, those standards weren't used in the RMP. Then the only addition I had was a Bundeswehr small pack with survival kit, extra dry rations/ drinks, Hexi burner, folder spade, KIP sheet to make a temporary shelter when dropped off to check convoys over bridges/ major road junctions, after all anyone can be uncomfortable. Tinned compo in my day, the best.
Everyone says how good tinned rations were. I think I had the last of it whilst it was being phased out. Pate and tinned fruit 😂
I was RAE and RACMP in the Regulars (78-85) and Infantry in the Reserves (77 & 86-87) so same era. We had to carry certain items regardless but once out of training it was up to the individual digger what he carried. The layout had to conform but you could bring stuff like a US poncho liner slipped into the groundsheet like a bivy bag if you managed to scrounge or swap one off visiting US troops. We used to sell them kangaroo feathers and drop-bear repellant (tubes of vegemite) for some great bits of kit. They loved our golok machetes. Of course when there was the annual kit inspection anything you didn;t have and couldn't pass from line to line as the boss moved along you had to pay for.
Just watched your video, with the contents of your webbing.
I was original issued 37 pattern, with only the small pack for load carrying. Large pack moved with rear echelon.
On being issued 58 pattern, supplemented my kit with a 44 pattern water bottle, mug and carrier.
I used to get a load of gear in the kidney pouches, including the old tinned 24hr compo.
Mess tins, washing kit, housewife, polish/brush, socks, towel, Hexi stove, KFS.
Also carried the respirator on the belt.
Poncho in its carrier, with a second one for our NBC suit.
I don't know if we were expected to be out longer than you lads, I just don't know.
Very interesting video though.
Thanks for the comment. It generally goes that we have webbing and a daysack now.
@@MilitaryFitness ,right now I understand that would make sense.
We only had the 58 pattern large pack.
When we got issued the DPM rain jacket, that went into the poncho roll, with the poncho, going into the back internal big pocket of the combat jacket.
I didn't have to do this too often being in the senior service (yes, I know!!) but never seemed to get it right. You have a great stash there. Will keep you going for a while.
Hahahah. It’s amazing how much you can fit in these things
Recently got one of these pretty cheap for what it offers
Excited to try it out on the range
Hope it works out
Nice vid, thanks for sharing. I'm about to go on Cadet SCIC course and this will come in handy
Best of luck buddy
Thank you! About to get me one of these and this is pretty cool little guide on how to.
Perfect. Hope it all works out for you
@@MilitaryFitness I’ll let you know. Airborne!
Who doesn't like the AB Brown, although it's got some competition for the garibaldi.
Giving the '58 pattern water bottle a plastic mug was such a dumb idea. God knows how many people swapped it out for a '44 metal one.
Plastic mugs on a hexi cooker always used to happen. 😂😂
Nice rig mate i just got abit newer 1 there great can't wait to use it thx for posting
Thanks buddy, I bet you can’t
4 utility pouches and 2 x double ammo perfection for an infanteer how i had mine when i was in 👌
Cheers buddy 🫡
Another video that would be helpful is to show how it’s all put together. Can’t find much on CZcams on how to put together PLCE belt kit.
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Thank you for your service.
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I couldn't find your video on the survival tin. Did you ever create it? The belt kits seem the way to go.
Really interesting. Back in the early 70’s we trialed plastic webbing is was a f*ckin nightmare as it kept coming undone. Pleased to go back to old stuff. Nothing like the smell of wet webbing😄
Kit has come such a long now
Nice webbing mate, I got me a secondhand webbing from ebay, that came with 2 magazine pouches, 2 utility pouches also I was thinking about buying 2 canteen pouches to fit on, could the utility ,magazine and canteen pouches fit on a medium belt??
@@Zombie_Boy0701 probably, but you would have to really squeeze them on
@MilitaryFitness ok cheers mate
Does anybody know what the small gromit on the back of the canteen pouch is for? It's in-between the two snap buttons.
I normally keep water purification tabs in it
thanks for your service mate
Thanks buddy, have a good day.
@@MilitaryFitness you to
"annual fitness test"? damn .... really only once a year they check to see if your physically squared away? i cant hardly comprehend that.
Hi Sam, A question. What is the NATO NSN number for your wider belt ? as I saw it had an NSN/Contract label on the inside of the belt. I am thinking of getting some pouches to do some walking in the local hills (Pennines) to carry mess tins/Hexi cooker or a Crusader Mess set, tarp , med kit and a few other bits and pieces if I overnight . I am an ex-serviceman (84-90), however I am now 55 and just had a Heart Attack,(6 weeks ago) now doing Cardio Rehab. I am fairly fit, not overweight, obviously not as fit as I was carrying an SLR or LMG (Bren) with 58 webbing,etc as in the past ,so going to take it easy getting fit again with any weight on my waist/hips instead of my back with my normal Bergen, which I normally take out onto the hills.
Great to hear that you are back at it after what happened👏👏. The NSN is 8465-99-869-0392. I hope everything works out well for you on your return to fitness
@@MilitaryFitness Cheers for that, much appreciated.
@@markbooth1117 no problem
Not surprised to see your here
Hello, just a few questions
1. Is it a good idea using the molle belt system for my pouches, it's a similar system to yours
2. So you have like a few websites for the rear end pouches
3. Is it possible to add 3 ammo porches per side because ill use a 90 ltr for day/2 day stuff(its for airsoft)
4. Should a mk.6 helmet be alright for a helmet with a scrim possibly(has to be DPM)
I am an aircadet with fair knowledge of packing(i did tensors which you may of heard of from the armed forces due to them supporting them) and will do intermediate field craft the the cadet varient of the L85A2 so it's good to have this kit ready, personally i might take a S10 gas mask for mainly aesthetics as it was in gulf war(or atleast a simular gas mask model)
You won’t need 3 ammo pouches per side and generally we don’t use scrim on helmets any more
@@MilitaryFitnessalright then, yeah I'll go find some utility pouches and a DPM cover to reduce shine to make it easier to hide as one of the 5"S" of being spotted, one I can't do much about
Shine
Sudden movement
Shape
Silhouette
Signature(can't do much about this one)
@@xexperience2232 good idea mate 🫡
I was wondering if it matters if I use the utility pouchs rather than the canteen pouchs for my webbing set.
That will be fine
I found the mob’s equipment to be so impractical.
It has gotten a lot better over the years
Hi Sam, sorry I have missed a few live chats and would like to ask a irrelevant question in regards to this video. I have a deep desire to join the army and on application at 16 I also received a bricklayer apprenticeship. I took the apprenticeship and since the last 10 years I've earned plus of 800/1000 a week. I want to join the army but feel its not possible as a 31 year old making currently 1000/1200plus a week weather depending. Maybe t.a do you have any t.a information? Thanks
You will not make that money until much later on in your career unfortunately. It certainly is something to have a real think about to see if it is worth it.
@@MilitaryFitness thank you for your reply. All the best
@@seanj9362 no probs
@@seanj9362 you could always try the army reserves 😃
@@seanj9362 honestly mate I wouldn't if I were you. Infantry units are currently very inactive and most of the time stag on our gates. 90% of them tend to be very young lads
Best place to get "in like new" condition plce 95 webbing? I enjoy my Alice gear, and lbv-88e , however it's time for a change. Plus I love that dpm!
I find Brecon really good for that stuff
@@MilitaryFitness I'm from the states, not sure what that is? I remember ordering a cadet catalog years ago though 😆.
@@vermontvermont9292 oh, hahaha I didn’t realise. Brecon is a place in Wales in the UK. See if any of the shops in Brecon have a website.
Ver nice
Cheers bro
Interesting. Hello from San Diego.
Hi buddy, I am currently in Dallas
@@MilitaryFitness Have fun. Try the barbecue and if you're game ask about a Cajun restaurant. Mind you, Cajun/Creole cuisine can be as spicy as Indian food. I assume you are trying the Tex-Mex food. For Breakfast have a nice traditional American Biscuits and Gravy.
Merry Christmas.
@@brianvannorman1465 I love the bbq food over here
Hey mate, good video,. Just asking for some tips on Spanish clips. As I have webbing such as this, any tips to stop them from coming open, thanks!
I have elastic running around my webbing that the long clip also goes through.
I know this is a old vid but where abouts do you guys put your side arm if you are issued one ?
You will probably wear osprey if you have a pistol. It can go on you waist or leg
Your a serving soldier !! why DPM and not MTP then ?? We haven't used DPM for a very long time now but it is definitely better than EU MTP.
I got this webbing 20 years ago when MTP wasn’t a thing. The army won’t re issue you things in a different pattern if they don’t have to.
@@MilitaryFitness Thing's have changed a bit since the late 70's then when issue 58 kit was all we were allowed to wear with no alterations or alternatives, bloody awful kit in wet conditions.
Half of that gear should be carried on your person, ie pockets of trousers and smock. Should have a minimum of two water bottles carried on there, I mean one of your bottle pouches is full of stuff that should be in your smock. Torch in your first aid kit? Not even a first field dressing anywhere? I really hope you are not giving advice to any youngsters.
Mate are you mad? It’s webbing for exercise,it’s not even worn on tour any more, when was the last time you deployed for crying out loud.
@@MilitaryFitness exercise? And what is that? Preparatory training for deployment, to sort out what works and what doesn’t, so you’re telling me you go on exercise with that shambles of a kit to train and then deploy with a different setup? I last deployed 20 years ago and I can see how bad your kit is now.
@@kingo1465 you can always count on CZcams to find someone who spent a year in the army and then think they know it all. Best of luck to you mate, you sound like a great bloke, out.
How are you going to access the things in your smock pockets when you've got armour on?
Great video! How do you put the bungee cord on to the webbing?
Thanks for the kind remarks. I threaded it through the back of the pouches
@@MilitaryFitness Be great to see a short video of it as I can't find any on CZcams.
@@angelswithdirtyfaces1 thank you so much for this comment. I too have not been able to find a video on how to attach bungee cords to my webbing. I would 100% love to see an instructional video on this too
I have my LCE from the U.S MARINES
Apologies for the nine question sir would new entrants be allowed to use dpm webbing or does one have to use MTP issue now
Many thanks for your time
You will get it issued in basic and that will be the only webbing you can use and it will most likely be dpm. After that when you get to your unit you can use whatever you want.
So you can still use the dpm plce kit? Or is it something that's not meant to be used but no one really says anything about it?
No, you can still use it.
@@MilitaryFitness perfect thank you for the swift response. I am currently on my way to becoming a reservist and was wondering if i could use it as I preferred it the the osprey webbing I got towards the end when I was in cadets
@@jamesbolton1381 no probs mate, good luck
Top :)
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Where can you find genuine surplus like daysacks and webbing?
I would be looking on eBay for surplus kit buddy, or you could try military kit.com
@@MilitaryFitness thanks
Hay bro do you ever have a BBC crusader cook set in your webbing
I haven’t used a bcb crusader.
Does the officer receive a retirement pension after serving only four years?
Yes, but you won’t get it until you are 55
big up
Wassup big man 😎😎
What are those weights bags called? Where are they from?
That are from an old weights vest I bought a while back. I took it apart to get the little bags out
Where did you put your gas mask?
We used to put elastic bands round the handles then round the mess tins stop them rattling, also put a decent piece of sponge in our water bottle to stop it sloshing on a tab during the night. During infantry training the cpls used to do their nut, if one mucker made noise he could hear from our kit we all got a beastin, no cam sticks eather?
Don’t wear respirators on webbing any more as there was no need for the last campaigne. Probably may go back to it if we went into Russia
@@MilitaryFitness don't believe the bullshit in Russia, I believed the criminal government in Iraq.
It's politics we die for not defence of our nation
Hi, can you advise where you get the thicker lumber support belt please
Have a look on eBay it’s pretty old skool
Where did you get that padded belt from?
Cheers
From an army surplus in Brecon
@@MilitaryFitness I've got issued webbing happy with the pouches but would like a hip pad
@@BobJones-zz9fv get to a surplus store
No respirator and NBC kit?
Daysack if required
Tbone army connection?
Not sure what you mean?
IS NBC not a requirement these days?
No it’s not anymore
Is there no need to have your respirator on your webbing nowdays ??
Nah, not really
@@MilitaryFitness don't think i ever did an exercise in the 80s that wasn't NBC orientated ..But the russians where the baddies then ,,lol
@@norb0254 hahaha they sure were
@@norb0254 that was true worldwide. My nephew, who now serves in the US Army, says they are issued the gas mask, but never, ever take it. They didnt take it either time He went to Afghanistan. Times have changed, my friend, times have changed...
New soldiers will never know the (dis) comfort of a pro mask pillow.... :)
Resi should be in it's separate pouch and not attached to the belt. This allows you to carry it around without having to lug your belt kit about. We had to have them on us all the time in the early Telic tours.
If this is a Wah then you are hilarious, if this is a Wah
I hope you subbed
No cooker?
Daysack
God knows how I managed my 24 years and became a Warrant Officer too without the aid of Walter Mitty nonsense like this.
What are you on about
Respirator pouch, or am I old school now 🥴🥴🥴😬
You are most definitely old school now 😂😂
@Mark Jeffries 😂😂😂…..by the left
Probably the worst contents of a set of webbing that I've ever seen. Websters.
You sound like a top bloke.
@@MilitaryFitness if the ‘hat’ fits, wear it.
@@PreparedPathfinder 😂😂😂😂😂, that’s a good one 🐦⬛