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The '''Improved Load Bearing Equipment''' or '''ILBE''' is a [[United States Marine Corps]] program that includes individual load carriage equipment, individual hydration systems ([[Source One Hydration]]) and individual water purification. Since the rucksack was the first part of the program issued to Marines, the ruck is commonly referred to as simply "ILBE". The ILBE ruck was designed to replace the existing [[All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment|ALICE]] and [[MOLLE (military)|MOLLE]] packs. The ILBE is designed by [[Arc'teryx]]'s Law Enforcement and Armed Forces "LEAF" program and manufactured by Propper Inc. The backpack is made from [[Cordura]] 725 [[denier]] [[fabric]], with [[MARPAT]] [[camouflage]] pattern printed onto it. The pack is also covered with a [[PALS grid]], for the attachment of smaller modular pouches. It includes a main pack, a detachable assault pack and a 100-ounce (3 liter) [[water reservoir]]. The ILBE can hold up to 120 pounds and has room for [[M224 Mortar|60mm]] and [[M252 Mortar|81mm]] [[Mortar (weapon)|mortar]] rounds outside the main pack. Specialized bags for [[Hospital Corpsman|corpsmen]] and [[Reconnaissance#Ground_reconnaissance_by_regular_or_special_forces|reconnaissance]] units are also available.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/pmice/IndustryInfo/ABPIMay07/LoadCaryEquip/USMCILBE.pdf |title=Advanced Planning Brief for Industry |date=2007-05-10 |format=PDF}}</ref>
The '''Improved Load Bearing Equipment''' or '''ILBE''' is a [[United States Marine Corps]] program that includes individual load carriage equipment, individual hydration systems ([[Source One Hydration]]) and individual water purification. Since the rucksack was the first part of the program issued to Marines, the ruck is commonly referred to as simply "ILBE". The ILBE ruck was designed to replace the existing [[All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment|ALICE]] and [[MOLLE (military)|MOLLE]] packs. The ILBE is designed by [[Arc'teryx]]'s Law Enforcement and Armed Forces "LEAF" program and manufactured by Propper Inc. The backpack is made from [[Cordura]] 725 [[denier]] [[fabric]], with [[MARPAT]] [[camouflage]] pattern printed onto it. The pack is also covered with a [[PALS grid]], for the attachment of smaller modular pouches. It includes a main pack, a detachable assault pack and a 100-ounce (3 liter) [[water reservoir]]. The ILBE can hold up to 120 pounds and has room for [[M224 Mortar|60mm]] and [[M252 Mortar|81mm]] [[Mortar (weapon)|mortar]] rounds outside the main pack. Specialized bags for [[Hospital Corpsman|corpsmen]] and [[Reconnaissance#Ground_reconnaissance_by_regular_or_special_forces|reconnaissance]] units are also available.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/pmice/IndustryInfo/ABPIMay07/LoadCaryEquip/USMCILBE.pdf |title=Advanced Planning Brief for Industry |date=2007-05-10 |format=PDF}}</ref>


Because the ILBE was fielded before the creation of the [[Modular Tactical Vest]], the pack does not integrate well, and this stress with body armor can cause discomfort and injury. [[Marine Corps Systems Command]] announced a replacement was forthcoming in 2009,<ref name="MCT replacement">{{cite news|title=Replacing Your Pack: Corps to consider range of rucks for ease of use, better wear|last=McCullough |first=Amy|coauthors=Curtis, Rob|date=December 14, 2009|publisher=[[Marine Corps Times]]|pages=22–23|accessdate=16 December 2009}}</ref> with possible replacements including two entries from [[Dana Design|Mystery Ranch]], [[Granite Gear]], and the [[United States Army|Army]]'s improved version of MOLLE. In 2011, the Corps released a solicitation for prototypes under the name "[[USMC Pack]]", outlying requirements that are similar to improved MOLLE.<ref name="USMC Pack solicitation">{{cite web|url=https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b165840eb67a6adf31d1d517f9421a9f&tab=core&_cview=0|title=Solicitation Number M6785411R3019; USMC Pack|work=Marine Corps Systems Command|publisher=[[Broad Agency Announcement|Federal Business Opportunities]]|date=April 8, 2011|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2010/12/marine-ILBE-pack-replacement-120810w/|title=Corps looks to field 100,000 new packs|first=Dan|last=Lamothe|date=December 8, 2010|publisher=Marine Corps Times|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://soldiersystems.net/2011/04/08/breaking-news-usmc-to-buy-new-pack/|title=Breaking News – USMC to Buy New Pack|date=April 8th, 2011|publisher=Soldier Systems Daily|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref>
Because the ILBE was fielded before the creation of the [[Modular Tactical Vest]], the pack does not integrate well, and this stress with body armor can cause discomfort and injury. [[Marine Corps Systems Command]] announced a replacement was forthcoming in 2009,<ref name="MCT replacement">{{cite news|title=Replacing Your Pack: Corps to consider range of rucks for ease of use, better wear|last=McCullough |first=Amy|coauthors=Curtis, Rob|date=December 14, 2009|publisher=[[Marine Corps Times]]|pages=22–23|accessdate=16 December 2009}}</ref> with possible replacements including two entries from [[Dana Design|Mystery Ranch]], [[Granite Gear]], and the [[United States Army|Army]]'s improved version of MOLLE. In 2011, the Corps released a solicitation for prototypes under the name "[[USMC Pack]]", outlying requirements that are similar to improved MOLLE.<ref name="USMC Pack solicitation">{{cite web|url=https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b165840eb67a6adf31d1d517f9421a9f&tab=core&_cview=0|title=Solicitation Number M6785411R3019; USMC Pack|work=Marine Corps Systems Command|publisher=[[Broad Agency Announcement|Federal Business Opportunities]]|date=April 8, 2011|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2010/12/marine-ILBE-pack-replacement-120810w/|title=Corps looks to field 100,000 new packs|first=Dan|last=Lamothe|date=December 8, 2010|publisher=Marine Corps Times|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://soldiersystems.net/2011/04/08/breaking-news-usmc-to-buy-new-pack/|title=Breaking News – USMC to Buy New Pack|date=April 8th, 2011|publisher=Soldier Systems Daily|accessdate=May 6, 2011}}</ref>


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Revision as of 15:56, 6 May 2011

A Marine wearing the ILBE during a training exercise.
The Assault Pack component of the ILBE pack is visible on the Marine at the very right

The Improved Load Bearing Equipment or ILBE is a United States Marine Corps program that includes individual load carriage equipment, individual hydration systems (Source One Hydration) and individual water purification. Since the rucksack was the first part of the program issued to Marines, the ruck is commonly referred to as simply "ILBE". The ILBE ruck was designed to replace the existing ALICE and MOLLE packs. The ILBE is designed by Arc'teryx's Law Enforcement and Armed Forces "LEAF" program and manufactured by Propper Inc. The backpack is made from Cordura 725 denier fabric, with MARPAT camouflage pattern printed onto it. The pack is also covered with a PALS grid, for the attachment of smaller modular pouches. It includes a main pack, a detachable assault pack and a 100-ounce (3 liter) water reservoir. The ILBE can hold up to 120 pounds and has room for 60mm and 81mm mortar rounds outside the main pack. Specialized bags for corpsmen and reconnaissance units are also available.[1]

Because the ILBE was fielded before the creation of the Modular Tactical Vest, the pack does not integrate well, and this stress with body armor can cause discomfort and injury. Marine Corps Systems Command announced a replacement was forthcoming in 2009,[2] with possible replacements including two entries from Mystery Ranch, Granite Gear, and the Army's improved version of MOLLE. In 2011, the Corps finished testing and released a solicitation for prototypes under the name "USMC Pack", outlying design requirements that are similar to improved MOLLE.[3][4][5][6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Advanced Planning Brief for Industry" (PDF). 2007-05-10.
  2. ^ McCullough, Amy (December 14, 2009). "Replacing Your Pack: Corps to consider range of rucks for ease of use, better wear". Marine Corps Times. pp. 22–23. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Solicitation Number M6785411R3019; USMC Pack". Marine Corps Systems Command. Federal Business Opportunities. April 8, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
  4. ^ Lamothe, Dan (December 8, 2010). "Corps looks to field 100,000 new packs". Marine Corps Times. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
  5. ^ "Breaking News – USMC to Buy New Pack". Soldier Systems Daily. April 8th, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Sanborn, James K. (May 9, 2011). "Your New Pack: Testing Finished for Unpopular ILBE's Replacement". Marine Corps Times. p. 16. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)

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