Suspenders, Individual Equipment, H-Type, Khaki
Australian M-1988 ICLCE H-Type khaki web suspenders, developed from the final M-1956 (Aust) design and used to support the ammunition pouches and field pack.
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M-1988 Individual Combat Load-Carrying Equipment (ICLCE)
Australia
Cover, Water Bottle
Developed for the Australian M-1988 Individual Combat Load Carrying Equipment (ICLCE), the Cover, Water Bottle evolved from the final M-1956 design. Later examples incorporated a front pouch to carry a Hexi Cooker and fuel tablets, combining water, cup and cooking equipment into a single pouch.
Australia
M-1988 Individual Combat Load Carrying Equipment (ICLCE)
The M-1988 Individual Combat Load Carrying Equipment (ICLCE) marked Australia’s transition toward synthetic webbing, combining nylon components with woven cotton pouches designed to swell and improve water resistance when wet. Developed from lessons learned with the M-1956, it improved durability, ergonomics, and adaptability for modern combat operations.
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Australia
Field Pack, Large, 1988
The Field Pack Large 1988 (FPL-88) was the main field pack for the M-1988 Individual Combat Load-Carrying Equipment, replacing the aging M-1956 Combat Canvas Field Pack issued since the Vietnam War. Essentially an upgraded version of its predecessor, the FPL-88 boasted a more streamlined design and a significantly improved internal frame, capable of accommodating additional pouches.
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Australia
Field Pack, Combat
The Australian Defence Force issued the Field Pack, Combat (Butt Pack) as part of the M-1988 ICLCE system. Worn on the back of the web belt, it held gear for 12hrs. Soldiers customized it, and it had a waterproof lining. Other M-1988 components could be attach to it.
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Australia
Pouch, Ammunition, Minimi
The Pouch, Ammunition, Minimi is a box-shaped magazine pouch designed to hold the Large 200rd box magazine for the F-89 Minimi machine gun. It was introduced in 1989 as part of the M-1988 Individual Combat Load Carrying Equipment (ICLCE) system, which lacked suitable pouches for this purpose.
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Australia
Pouch, Ammunition, Steyr
The Pouch, Ammunition, Steyr was introduced in 1988 to carry Steyr rifle magazines and hand grenades, replacing the universal pouch that came with the M-1956 webbing equipment. It was specifically designed to fit one type of magazine and featured a plastic half-tuck buckle and a hook and loop closure.
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