The individual load carrying equipment (ILCE) is intended for use in hot, temperate, and cold-wet regions of the world. It is not for use in cold-dry arctic regions.

The ILCE is made up of following items:

1. Pistol Belt
   • MIL-B-40158
   • Medium: 8465-577-4925
   • Large: 8465-577-4924
2. Combat Field Pack Suspenders
   • MIL-S-40160
   • Regular: 8465-577-4922
   • Long: 8465-577-4923
   • X-Long 8465-823-7231
3. First Aid Packet / Lensatic Compass Case
   • MIL-C-40166
   • 8465-577-4927
4. Universal Small Arms Ammunition Pouch
   • MIL-C-40159
   • 8465-647-0852
5. Intrenching Tool Carrier
   • MIL-C-40161
   • 8465-542-5842
   • Intrenching tool
     • MIL-I-11519
   • M8A1 bayonet scabbard
     • MIL-S-796
6. Combat Field Pack
   • MIL-F-40165
   • 8465-577-4921, replaced by 8465-823-7622 (M-1961 model).
7. Canteen Cover
   • MIL-C-40162
   • 8465-577-4926
8. Sleeping Bag Carrier
   • MIL-S-40157
   • 8465-647-0851

Instruction

• Heavy Hints for Light Packs: a Guide for Using the Individual Load Carrying Equipment [pdf]
• FM 21-15. 1966. Chapter 4.

Improvement

• Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment for use in tropical enviroments