Configuration
The MOLLE modularity allows for commanders to tailor the loads to meet mission needs without unnecessary extra pockets and packs.
LBV Configuration
- Rifleman: base set
- two single 30 round magazine pockets
- two double 30 round magazine pockets
- two fragmentation grenade pockets
- a utility pocket
- Pistolman-specific
- four single 9mm magazine pockets
- SAW Gunner-specific
- two 200 round magazine pockets
- two 100 round magazine pockets
- Twelve five-round shotgun pouches
- Grenadier-specific
- fourteen single high explosive grenade pockets
- two double illumination round pockets
- Combat Medic-specific
- four zippered medical pockets for the vest
- a specialized panel loading medical bag that has an additional four removable medical pockets attached to it.
Load Configuration
There are several possible load configurations. Five common configurations are:
+ Butt Pack ⇒ Light Fighting Load
+ Patrol Pack ⇒ Assault Pack Load
+ Main Pack ⇒ Light Rucksack Load
+ Sustainment Pocket ⇒ Intermediate Rucksack Load
+ Sleep System Carrier ⇒ Full Rucksack Load