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If you’ve bought a MOLLE II FLC vest, a rucksack, or a handful of pouches separately, you’ve probably wondered how they’re supposed to go together. The Army didn’t design MOLLE II as a single product, it’s a kit of interchangeable parts, built around six configuration sets and three load levels, all spelled out in the […]
Gear up with the Smiths Surplus ATAP Loadout Guide — your field-tested reference for configuring the Airborne TAP Panel. Learn how this modular platform streamlines your plate carrier or ruck setup for maximum efficiency in airborne, tactical, and field operations.
Tactical Assault Panel Setup Guide: How to Configure Your TAP The Tactical Assault Panel — commonly called the TAP, TAPS, or TAP chest rig — is the U.S. Army’s current modular load carriage platform, issued under NSN 8465-01-580-0689 (OCP) and NSN 8465-01-583-6329 (MultiCam). Developed to replace the Fighting Load Carrier (FLC) vest, the TAP can […]