Pack, Medical Equipment
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 United Kingdom
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The United Kingdom
Pack, Oval, DPM
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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New Zealand
Case, Maps, Special No.1
Adopted in late 1943, the new map case replaced the General Service No. 2, Mk. 1, which was issued to all British and Commonwealth forces but failed to protect maps in humid jungle conditions. The Case, Maps, Special No. 1 was made from waterproof canvas and featured an acetate sleeve for maps, which could be marked with chinagraph pencils without damage.
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Australia
Case, Medical
The Case, Medical is a canvas medical bag initially issued to Australian medics during the Vietnam War. It is designed to carry enough medical supplies for up to 10 people and is a copy of the U.S. Issue Case, Non-rigid, No. 3 (M-3 Aid Bag).
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Australia
Carrier, Mask, Protective, M-65
In 1965, West Germany replaced the M-62 protective mask with the M-65 protective mask. This new mask required a new carrier for transport along with other protective components. West Germany opted for a simpler carrier design that was easier to produce.
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West Germany
Bag, Large, Combat (Kampftasche Groß)
The Bag, Large, Combat was issued to West German soldiers in the late 1950’s as part of the West German web set and was attached to the web suspenders. This bag was essentially a larger version of the Bag, Combat, Small and was used when soldiers were expected to operate in the field for 24 to 48 hours without resupply.
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West Germany
Flask, Field, Plastic (Feldflasche)
With the founding of the Bundeswehr (West German army) in 1955, a new style of uniform and individual equipment was needed, one that did not resemble the German army during World War II. Within the individual equipment system, a new style of water bottle was required to be carried with a new style of web equipment.
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West Germany
Shelter, Individual, DPCU
The DPCU camouflage pattern Shelter, Individual, was first produced around 1991, some years after the official adoption of this camouflage pattern. The design of this Shelter is the same as the olive drab version previously issued. The Shelter is a simple, lightweight nylon ‘Fly’ type tarp carried by soldiers in the field.
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Australia
Pouch, Improved First Aid Kit
The Pouch, Improved First Aid Kit (IFAK), was introduced to replace the Individual, Jungle First-Aid Kit and case. The Pouch was, in fact, a repurposed 100-round ammunition pouch for the M-249 SAW. (100-round Utility Pouch) and could be attached to the Fighting Load-Carrier vest or Field Pack.
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The United States
Case, Canvas, OD, Medical
The Case, Canvas, O.D Medical was a medium-sized canvas pouch designed to hold a section-sized medical kit in its nylon case, used for general medical ailments. The Case could also be used as a medium-sized utility pouch and was carried on a web belt. Its design resembled a New Zealand-style hunting pouch more than a traditional military-style medical.
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New Zealand
