The 90 Pattern Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE) was a modern British load-carrying system introduced in the late 1980s, replacing earlier cotton webbing with a fully synthetic, modular design. Developed for mechanised operations and global deployments, it remained in service for over two decades.
The Pouch, Side, Rucksack—unofficially known as Rocket Pouches—were issued in pairs and fitted to the sides of British Army rucksacks, including the Infantry Long and Short Back, Other Arms, and later the Air Support Field Pack. They could also be mounted to a dedicated yoke, allowing the pair to be worn as a small patrol pack, often giving the wearer the appearance of a “Jet Pack.” With minor re-threading, the yoke could also be configured to carry a single pouch.
Introduced as part of the British Army’s 90 Pattern Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE), the Infantry rucksack (Long and Short Back) was designed to replace a wide range of earlier packs in service. Built around a modular system with detachable side pouches and a framed back system, it prioritised load carriage, durability, and compatibility with existing webbing, and served as the British Army’s primary infantry rucksack until it was replaced by the Virtus system.
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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 Pouch, Ammunition, Other Arms, DPM, IRR (Pouch) is a single mag pouch that holds two 30rd, 5.56mm SA80 magazines. The Pouch was issued to drivers, field engineers and other personal performing jobs close to the front line.
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The Ammunition Bag (Pouch) is a durable and compact bag designed for the L108-A1 Minimi machine gun. It can hold two 100rd hard or soft magazines or one 200rd magazine, and features a nylon cloth divider, a small external pouch for cleaning kit, and standard Pattern-90 attachment points.
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The Bandolier GP DPM, IRR is a versatile piece of equipment made of textured nylon material and temperature DPM pattern. It can be used as a utility bandolier or to carry small caliber mortar rounds. The Bandolier also comes with a 25-mm nylon webbing shoulder strap and has a thin layer of closed cell foam interlining for protection.
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