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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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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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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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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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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The Trousers, Combat, Cotton Drill, DPM (Lined) were first issued in 1980 and are a copy of the British 68-Pattern Trousers, Combat, DPM. Initially, the trousers issued were British 68-Pattern trousers. Later versions were fabricated in New Zealand using stocks of DPM fabric purchased from the British Military.
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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 Tropical DPM (unlined) Trousers were initially introduced to the New Zealand Army in 1982, proving to be much lighter and cooler than the previously issued Trousers, Combat, DPM.
The Smock, Windproof, Cadet Forces (Smock) was issued to British Army cadet forces, replacing the previously issued olive drab anorak-style smock.
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The Jacket Tropical Combat (Shirt) is designed for use in jungle and arid environments. Made from a lightweight blend of cotton and polyester, it features a printed tropical DPM camouflage and can be worn tucked in or out of trousers.
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