The Field Pack, Combat, Nylon was introduced into Malaysian service in the late 1960s, based on the Australian Army-issued Field Pack, Combat, Canvas design. This version featured added bedroll straps, an adjustable chest strap with a quick-release, a nylon collar on the main compartment, and an adjustable waistband.
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When Australia realized that the US M1956 load-carrying equipment was inadequate for their style of soldiering, they set about modifying the system. One issue was the Canadian 51-Pattern holster.
With the introduction of the new web system in the mid-1960s, Australia adapted the 51-pattern holster design, making it slightly smaller and tighter to better fit the Browning Hi-Power pistol.
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First issued in 1951 alongside the Canadian 51-Pattern web equipment, this holster was designed specifically for soldiers carrying the 9mm Browning Hi-Power pistol. It was also exported to countries that purchased the Inglis 9mm Browning pistols from Canada.
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The Medical Instrument and Supply Set No. 5, Non-Rigid (Aid Man’s Pack) was officially accepted into the U.S inventory in 1962. By 1974, the design was made available for other NATO members to purchase or produce.
New Zealand produced a couple of different versions, maintaining the same design but utilizing different materials.
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The Medical Instrument and Supply Set No. 5, Non-Rigid (Aidman’s Pack) was officially accepted into the U.S. inventory in 1962. It originated from a medical pack initially crafted by unit riggers for U.S. paratroopers during World War II. Over time, the Aid Man’s Pack became more commonly used by medics in standard line units.
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In 1985, British soldiers were issued the Trousers, Combat, along with a corresponding smock. These trousers were designed to be a major improvement over their predecessor, the 68-Pattern Trousers, Combat, drawing from the experience gained during the Falklands War. The trousers had several improvements, such as better adaptability around the waist, simplified back pockets, and bellowed thigh pockets.
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The Pack, Medical Equipment was not issued to every soldier and was not technically part of the Pattern-90 Web Equipment. Instead, it was issued to personnel trained in trauma management.
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The Shirt, Field, DPCU (Cadet) was issued to Australian cadet forces as a replacement for the older jungle green shirts, which had been handed down from the supply system. Typically, cadet forces received equipment after it had been used by reserve forces.
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The Jacket, Combat, Tropical Jungle DPM (Shirt) was a lightweight garment issued with matching trousers to form the 94-Pattern lightweight uniform used by the United Kingdom. This uniform was in service for a few years before the introduction of the 95-Pattern Combat System (95CS)
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The New Zealand Army began issuing patrol packs in the early 2000s. Previously, soldiers used large field packs, forcing them to buy their own patrol packs. The popular Oval Pack by Westlorne could be packed small enough to fit inside the Large Alice pack, allowing soldiers to leave the larger field pack behind during operations.
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