M.O.L.L.E. in V 2.2 Timeline

[Twilight2000v3MM]

OK Im getting conflicting info on when MOLLE gear was issued or deployed. Some say 1997 some say 1999.

I know SAPPI plates/carriers were around in 1994.

Im going to venture to say that 1st Gen MOLLE vests and vest/plate carriers would of been a viable option in the 2.2 timeline.....?

Thoughts?

[pmulcahy11b]

We didn't have it at the 82nd for Desert Storm, but a friend of mine's at 10th Mountain had it. (Brian was in an infantry unit.) This was 1991, so depending on what timeline you use, your players and/or NPCs might have it.

[Panther Al]

I'd think it would be safe to advance things as far as availability in the 1.0-2.2 timelines a few years because in those, you really didn't have a massive end of the cold war drawdown causing development and deployment of new stuff to slow down. Moreso in the 1.0 timeline.

[stormlion1]

In mid '96 a single vest of MOLLE showed up at our base and was grabbed by the Chief for an exercise in Korea. I'm guessing for testing and such. I just remember it getting tossed back into the duffle bag and us stealing a LBE for the Chief half way through.

[.45cultist]

The army was getting the LBV designed in the 90's along with the CFP90 pack. I got ALICE 1 LBE that was marked "475TH SP squadron". Stormlion's unit was 374TH SP squadron(I was also at Yokota AB). I remember seeing the 1990's vest and pack in a magazine article, and one can find them as surplus.

[stormlion1]

Originally Posted by .45cultist

The army was getting the LBV designed in the 90's along with the CFP90 pack. I got ALICE 1 LBE that was marked "475TH SP squadron". Stormlion's unit was 374TH SP squadron(I was also at Yokota AB). I remember seeing the 1990's vest and pack in a magazine article, and one can find them as surplus.

You were? Do you remember the sergeants name? I'm blanking here.

[.45cultist]

Originally Posted by stormlion1

You were? Do you remember the sergeants name? I'm blanking here.

Sorry, the Equipment NCO picked them up. I don't even know if we got them from the SP squadron or the supply guys, I was in 374TH Transportation, we probably saw each other around but I only knew the two airmen waiting trial for theft because they were moved to my building, never met any of the good ones. The old packs were in good shape. I like the ALICE over MOLLE myself.

[stormlion1]

Originally Posted by .45cultist

Sorry, the Equipment NCO picked them up. I don't even know if we got them from the SP squadron or the supply guys, I was in 374TH Transportation, we probably saw each other around but I only knew the two airmen waiting trial for theft because they were moved to my building, never met any of the good ones. The old packs were in good shape. I like the ALICE over MOLLE myself.

Probably, if it was mid-90's, 95-96 we probably did. I remember some guys being moved to barracks because the cells were full. We only really had two in triple nickel. I've been trying to remember names for weeks for people I was with. And yes, I prefer the ALICE Gear myself as well. I even put together a set to be exactly like what I had when I was in a few years back out of a Army/Navy store. Ended up not being exactly right but its close.

Then I put together a MOLLE set just because I could.

[.45cultist]

Originally Posted by stormlion1

Probably, if it was mid-90's, 95-96 we probably did. I remember some guys being moved to barracks because the cells were full. We only really had two in triple nickel. I've been trying to remember names for weeks for people I was with. And yes, I prefer the ALICE Gear myself as well. I even put together a set to be exactly like what I had when I was in a few years back out of a Army/Navy store. Ended up not being exactly right but its close.

Then I put together a MOLLE set just because I could.

Same here. The plain mesh vests, my friend sets aside the interceptor assault vests for GI's who need to replace one. It's cheaper than buying from supply by 80-90%. For T2013 and later war dates, ALICE might turn up in surprising places. Along with vintage WWII to Vietnam gear and replicas. PC's forming state gaurds might be very surprised.

[stormlion1]

National Guard and Reserves in Jersey still use ALICE Gear, I know that.