MOLLE Equipment Science Popularization

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Preface

MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-bearing Equipment) is used to define the current generation of load-bearing equipment and backpacks used by many NATO armed forces, particularly the British Army and the United States Army.

The system's modularity comes from the use of a Pouch Attachment Ladder System webbing-type system, and rows of heavy-duty industrial-grade nylon are sewn onto the vest to allow for compatibility with more pockets and accessories. In fact, this system has become the standard for modular tactical gear, replacing the All-purpose Lightweight Personal Carry Equipment (ALICE) system used in the earliest modular vest systems. (Many police departments still use the ALICE system)

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Tactical Assault Module

The Tactical Assault Panel replaces the Fighting Load Carrier. It is a bib-like bomb sling device that can be used alone or mounted on a tactical vest or ballistic plate carrier system. The TAP is covered with PALS webbing and stores up to eight rifle magazines (six 5.56 magazines + two 7.62 NATO magazines or eight 5.56 magazines).

Assault backpack

Assault backpacks are designed with a strong focus on practicality and functionality, and are usually made of high-strength materials such as high-density nylon and carbon fiber to ensure their durability and lightness. At the same time, the assault backpack also has a variety of storage spaces and pockets, which can easily carry various combat equipment and supplies, such as guns, ammunition, grenades, water bottles, dry food, etc.

Medium rucksack

The MOLLE Medium Rucksack is a rucksack with an external frame. It is designed to be worn over body armor and supports loads up to 60 lbs. It has a large main compartment with internal dividers for storing the hydration system as well as the wiring harness for the ASIP radio, etc. Two smaller compartments are located off the main compartment. The bag is finished with PALS webbing.

Large rucksack

The MOLLE Large Rucksack is a large long-range rucksack with an external frame and has a lot of storage space. It features a large main compartment with an internal divider between the upper and lower halves for organizing loads. It's covered with PALS webbing and ALICE webbing on the sides to support older items such as a hydration pack. It can be highly adjusted by your preference, load distribution and comfort.

Modular pockets

A variety of practical modular pockets and tools can be attached wherever PALS webbing is present. One is a "sustainment bag" that holds three MREs. A variety of MOLLE bags are commonly used to carry ammunition, gas masks, batons, flares, grenades, handcuffs, and pepper spray, and custom bags include PALS-compatible holsters, hydration bags, and tool bags. These bags are usually secured by using straps, A.L.I.C.E clips or quick clips.

MOLLE & PALS SYSTEM

The term MOLLE is technically only used to describe a specific system manufactured by Specialty Defense Systems (SDS), but the term is used interchangeably to refer to modularization using woven PALS (Ladder Modular Pocket System) webbing. All load-bearing systems and subsystems of pocket attachments (most people use MOLLE and PALS interchangeably, although PALS is proprietary to Natick Labs). Derivatives based on the MOLLE attachment method have also been developed (e.g. the Tactical Tailor MALICE clip system). Any system that uses modular connection methods and can be used with US General Issue MOLLE components is generally considered to be "MOLLE Compatible" or referred to as a "MOLLE" system. An increasing number of non-military manufacturers are integrating PALS into outdoor equipment.

MOLLE comes in three models; the 'Natick Snap', which uses polyethylene reinforced webbing and 'pushthedot' snaps for security; and the polymer 'Malice' clip, developed by Tactical Tailor, as the Natick Alternatives to the Snap concept, which interweave like a Natick Snap but terminate in a semi-permanent closure that requires a screwdriver or other flat-tipped object to disengage; and various attachments that fall under the "Weave & Tuck" category, in which the interweaving strap ends in A backing that attaches to a vest or backpack and tucks in items (a hybrid attachment from Paraclete's SofStrap and Spec Ops Brand).

PALS' webbing mesh consists of 25 (1-inch) webbing arranged horizontally at 25mm intervals and attached to the backing at 40 (1.5-inch) intervals. Although the specification is for a pin spacing of 38 (1.5 inches), pins in the 35-40 (1.4-1.6 inches) range are actually accepted.

Improvement and criticism

The MOLLE system was launched in 1997. However, it did not become widely used until after the attacks of September 11, 2001, and was used by U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Early criticism of the MOLLE system emerged, particularly from the U.S. Army. Many of these criticisms focus on maintaining the load pack and frame, as the outer plastic frame is too flimsy and breaks easily in action (since the frame has been lightened), the zippers tend to burst when the pack is stuffed, and the pack's shoulder straps are not of sufficient length , cannot be used with bulky body armor. The first generation of this system used a ball joint between the frame and the backpack straps (which themselves form the waistband of the MOLLE vest). This method resulted in many users lower back injuries because the ball (mounted on the frame) missed the socket on the belt and injured the user's body. Subsequent redesigns of the SDS MOLLE resulted in the removal of this feature, so the vest (FLC) and backpack/frame are separate non-monolithic items.