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| Sgt. First Class Alexis Viamonte, an infantryman and platoon sergeant assigned to the 2/325 AIR White Falcons, is competing in this week's 82nd Airborne Division Noncommissioned Officer and Trooper of the Year Competition. Tune in tomorrow to discover the Falcon's fourth representitive in the competition to determine the 82nd Airborne Division's best NCO and Paratrooper of the Year! |
Hey all, a quick gear question.
Is it common now to wear chest rigs (I'm assuming that's a chest rig) so low now? I can see the bio-mechanical advantages of doing it, better range of motion, easier to grab different pieces of gear etc....but if this is now common then aren't we going back to the old style gear just in a different package?
Let me know where I'm wrong and let me know exactly what I'm seeing in this paratroopers loadout.
Oh and good luck SFC Viamonte! Kick ass!
I can't speak for the Army, but in the Marine Corps you are starting to see a lot of guys carrying their gear lower because it lets you get lower to the ground. Lots of guys are using a molle belt like system to carry CLS bags/dump pouches/etc that sit lower than a plate carrier.
ReplyDeleteso its back to the future then. thanks for the info!
DeleteThat isn't a chest rig, it is a piece of kit called a Tactical Assault Panel (TAP) which is issued with and designed to be used with GenII or GenIII Improved Outer Tactical Vests (IOTV). The TAP uses Fastex buckles to attach to the vest, but also comes with suspenders and belt to be worn without the body armor base.
ReplyDeleteVehicle Crew Members who have to crawl through hatches really like them. Going slick makes getting in and out easier, then kitting up is just four quick buckles.