The Marine Corps Plate Carrier (PC) improves the load bearing capabilities of the scalable plate carrier, integrates primary components among the improved modular tactical vest, and contours the product for comfort and wear.

Component

• one base vest assembly
  • an outer shell base vest carrier with non-removable ballistic insert set (front and back)
  • one set of shoulder straps
    • two shoulder straps with female buckle ends
    • one shoulder strap with yib-yab end, to create a lower profile for shouldering weapon
• one cummerbund assembly
  • two interchangeable left and right sides
  • two interchangeable cummerbund adapters
  • one emergency release cable
• two side plate pockets with non-removable ballistic insert
• small arms protective inserts (ESAPI and Enhanced Side SAPI)

The PC is designed to function with or without the Cummerbund and Cummerbund Side Plate Pockets, based on the user's desires.

Revision

• The base vest assembly has been redesigned to have a removable front and back ballistic insert and a removable waist belt assembly.
• The cummerbund assembly has been redesigned to consist of two interchangeable left and right sides, a left and right inner cummerbund, one cummerbund attaching stick and one quick release cable.

Instruction

• PC Instruction Sheet Trifold[pdf]

Specification

• PC Purchase Description
• Gen II: DTL-14007A0000

Logistics

• TAMCN: C00612F
• X-Small: 8470-01-581-4880
• Small: 8470-01-581-5037
• Medium: 8470-01-581-5041
• Large: 8470-01-581-5052
• X-Large: 8470-01-581-5071

Acquisition

• Sources Sought: M67854-09-I-3020 ^[1]
• Solicitation: M67854-09-R-3000 [zip] ^[2]
  • Contract ^[3]
    • M67854-09-D-3000
    • M67854-09-D-3001
    • M67854-09-D-3002
• Sources Sought for converting IMTV soft armor inserts into PC soft armor inserts: M67854-15-I-1048 ^[4]

Improvement

• PC Gen III

Similar Item

• Army Soldier Plate Carrier System

References

• PdM ICE Product Information Sheets [2015][2018]
• http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/Sentry/StoryView.aspx?SID=3954
• Marine Corps Concepts and Programs 2010. Chapter3, p. 73. [pdf]
• http://soldiersystems.net/2009/09/30/usmc-awards-imtvplate-carrier-contracts/

Notes

1. ↑ https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/Contracts_Office_CTQ8/M6785409I3020/listing.html
2. ↑ https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/Contracts_Office_CTQ8/M6785409R3000/listing.html
3. ↑ http://www.defense.gov/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=4128
4. ↑ https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/Contracts_Office_CTQ8/M67854-15-I-1048/listing.html