Grenade Carrying Vest
The vest has a carrying capacity of twenty-four 40mm grenades used with M79 and M203 launchers.
Description of Item
The vest contains 20 pockets for carrying 40mm high explosive ammunition and 4 longer pockets at top of the vest for 40mm pyrotechnic cartridges. Each grenade is held in place in the pocket by a flap and snap fastener closure.
The vest has hook and pile front closure reinforced with snap fasteners. Proper fitting is provided at the back by means of a strap and quick operating buckle.
Materials
The front of the vest and pockets are made of OG-107 7.25 oz. nylon duck with raschel knit nylon mesh over the shoulders and back to give increased ventilation.
Specification
Nomenclature
- VEST, AMMUNITION CARRYING, FOR M79 AND M203 LAUNCHERS
Logistics
- LIN: Y00790
- Small (-38): 8415-00-146-1667
- Medium (39-42): 8415-00-146-1668
- Large (43-): 8415-00-146-1669