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Individual Integrated Fighting System
The integrated individual fighting system (IIFS), often appropriated as "individual integrated fighting system" by collectors, is a load-carrying equipment and existence system, introduced in 1988 as a possible replacement for the ALICE (all-purpose lightweight individual carrying equipment) system that was employed by the United States military since 1973. IIFS components are the ITLBV (individual tactical load-bearing vest) – later replaced by the ETLBV (enhanced tactical load-bearing vest), the 40mm grenade vest aka grenade carrier vest (GCV), the FPLIF (field pack, large with internal frame) pack, and the ECWSS (extreme cold weather sleeping system) sleeping bag, cover, and sleep accessories. Sourced from The vest is known officially as the ITLBV (individual tactical load-bearing vest), though it's sometimes shortened to TLBV (tactical load-bearing vest), and unofficially referred to as the 'M-1988 LBV' or 'LBV-88'. An upgrade to the vest, the ETLBV (enhanced tactical l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cold War
The Cold War was a period of global Geopolitics, geopolitical rivalry between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) and their respective allies, the capitalist Western Bloc and communist Eastern Bloc, which lasted from 1947 until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. The term ''Cold war (term), cold war'' is used because there was no direct fighting between the two superpowers, though each supported opposing sides in regional conflicts known as proxy wars. In addition to the struggle for ideological and economic influence and an arms race in both conventional and Nuclear arms race, nuclear weapons, the Cold War was expressed through technological rivalries such as the Space Race, espionage, propaganda campaigns, Economic sanctions, embargoes, and sports diplomacy. After the end of World War II in 1945, during which the US and USSR had been allies, the USSR installed satellite state, satellite governments in its occupied territories in Eastern Europe and N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
US Woodland
U.S. Woodland was the former standard issue camouflage pattern of the United States Armed Forces from 1981 to 2005 in the cut of the Battle Dress Uniform and a dozen other pieces of clothing that were issued, until its replacement in the early 2010s. It is a four color, high contrast disruptive pattern with irregular markings in green, brown, sand and black. It is also known unofficially by its colloquial moniker of "M81" after the year of its adoption, however this term was never officially used by the U.S. military. Although BDUs have been long phased out of frontline use in the U.S. Armed Forces, U.S. Woodland is still used on some limited level since MOPP suits, vests, and other equipment were printed in it and never fully replaced. Some modernized uniforms such as modified BDUs and FROG gear were used by special forces such as the USMC Forces Special Operations Command and United States Navy SEALs. Development and history The woodland pattern is similar to the Vietnam Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IIFS Grenade Carrier Vest
The integrated individual fighting system (IIFS), often appropriated as "individual integrated fighting system" by collectors, is a load-carrying equipment and existence system, introduced in 1988 as a possible replacement for the ALICE (all-purpose lightweight individual carrying equipment) system that was employed by the United States military since 1973. IIFS components are the ITLBV (individual tactical load-bearing vest) – later replaced by the ETLBV (enhanced tactical load-bearing vest), the 40mm grenade vest aka grenade carrier vest (GCV), the FPLIF (field pack, large with internal frame) pack, and the ECWSS (extreme cold weather sleeping system) sleeping bag, cover, and sleep accessories. Sourced from The vest is known officially as the ITLBV (individual tactical load-bearing vest), though it's sometimes shortened to TLBV (tactical load-bearing vest), and unofficially referred to as the 'M-1988 LBV' or 'LBV-88'. An upgrade to the vest, the ETLBV (enhanced tactical l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defense Logistics Agency
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Defense (DoD). The agency is staffed by more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Located in 48 states and 28 countries, DLA provides supplies to the military services and supports their acquisition of weapons, fuel, repair parts, and other materials. The agency also disposes of excess or unusable equipment through various programs. Through other Federal government of the United States, U.S. federal agencies, DLA also provides relief supplies to victims of natural disasters and humanitarian aid to refugees and internally displaced persons. Structure DLA is headquartered in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. It contains numerous offices responsible for supporting the overall agency. The agency has several major subordinate activities operating in the field: * DLA Aviation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, primarily supplies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Stock Number
A NATO Stock Number, or National Stock Number (NSN) as it is known in the U.S., is a 13-digit numeric code used by the NATO military alliance, identifying all the 'standardized material items of supply' as they have been recognized by all member states of NATO. Pursuant to the NATO Standardization Agreements, the NSN has come to be used in all treaty countries. However, many countries that use the NSN program are not members of NATO (e.g. Japan, Australia and New Zealand). A two-digit Material Management Aggregation Code (MMAC) suffix may also be appended, to denote asset end use but it is not considered part of the NSN. In France it is known as a ''Numéro de Nomenclature OTAN'' (NNO), or "NATO Identification Number". In Spanish-speaking countries it is known as a ''Número Nacional de Efecto'' (NNE), or "National Item Number". An item having an NSN is said to be "stock-listed". Structure The NATO Stock Number consists of the NATO Supply Class (NSC or FSC) and the National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USAF Security Forces
The United States Air Force Security Forces (SF) are the Land warfare, ground combat force and military police service of the United States Air Force, U.S. Air Force and United States Space Force, U.S. Space Force. The USAF Security Forces were formerly known as Military Police (MP), Air Police (AP), and Security Police (SP) at various points in their history. Mission As outlined in United States Department of the Air Force, Department of the Air Force publications, Security Forces are responsible for protecting, defending, and fighting to ensure U.S. Air Force, joint, and coalition mission success. They are responsible not only for installation law and discipline enforcement, but also base defense and ground combat. The USAF uses the term Air Base Ground Defense (ABGD) for defense of U.S. Air Force bases. This specialty is filled by members of the Air Force Security Forces, who serve not only as military law enforcement officers, but also as ground combat troops defending ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Police Corps (United States)
The United States Army Military Police Corps (USAMPC) is the uniformed military police, law enforcement branch of the United States Army. Investigations are conducted by Military Police investigators under the United States Army Provost Marshal General, Provost Marshal General's Office or special agents of the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division, Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID). United States Army Military Police units have combat zone responsibilities in addition to their law enforcement duties. These responsibilities include mounted and dismounted patrols, response force operations, area damage control, route reconnaissance, cordon and search operations, critical site security, and convoy and personnel escorts. Operationally, these duties fall under the "security and mobility support" discipline of the Military Police Corps. Mission The United States Army's Military Police provide an important function in the full spectrum of Army ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M67 Grenade
The M67 grenade is a fragmentation hand grenade used by the United States military. The M67 is a further development of the M33 grenade, itself a replacement for the M26-series grenades used during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the older Mk 2 "pineapple" grenade used since World War I. Overview The M67 grenade has a spheroidal steel body that contains of composition B explosive. It uses the M213 pyrotechnic delay fuze. The M67 grenade weighs in total and has a safety clip to prevent the spoon on the grenade from being triggered in the event the safety pin is accidentally pulled. The safety pin prevents the safety lever, or "spoon" on the grenade from moving and releasing the spring-loaded striker which initiates the grenade's fuze assembly. The M67 is typically known as a "baseball" grenade because it is shaped like a ball that can be easily thrown. According to the FY2021 US Army Justification, the average cost of a single M67 grenade is around 45 US dollars. The M67 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M16 Rifle
The M16 (officially Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is a family of assault rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States Armed Forces, United States military. The original M16 was a 5.56×45mm NATO, 5.56×45mm automatic rifle with a 20-round magazine. In 1964, the XM16E1 entered US military service as the M16 and in the following year was deployed for jungle warfare operations during the Vietnam War. In 1969, the M16A1 replaced the M14 rifle to become the US military's standard service rifle. The M16A1 incorporated numerous modifications including a bolt-assist ("forward-assist"), chrome-plated bore, protective reinforcement around the magazine release, and revised flash hider. In 1983, the United States Marine Corps, US Marine Corps adopted the M16A2 rifle, and the United States Army, US Army adopted it in 1986. The M16A2 fires the improved 5.56×45mm (M855/SS109) cartridge and has a newer adjustable rear sight, case deflector, heavy barrel, improved ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snap Fastener
A snap fastener, also called snap button, press button, press stud, press fastener, dome fastener, popper, snap and tich (or tich button), is a pair of interlocking discs, made out of a metal or plastic, commonly used in place of traditional buttons to fasten clothing and for similar purposes. A circular lip under one disc fits into a groove on the top of the other, holding them fast until a certain amount of force is applied. Different types of snaps can be attached to fabric or leather by riveting with a punch and die set specific to the type of rivet snaps used (striking the punch with a hammer to splay the tail), sewing, or plying with special snap pliers. Snap fasteners are a noted detail in American Western wear and were also often chosen for children's clothing, as they are relatively easy for children to use compared with traditional buttons. Invention Modern snap fasteners were patented by German inventor Heribert Bauer in 1885 as the "Federknopf-Verschluss", a novelt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hook-and-loop Fastener
Hook-and-loop fasteners, commonly known as Velcro (a Generic trademark, genericized trademark), hook-and-pile fasteners or touch fasteners are versatile fastening devices that allow two surfaces to be repeatedly attached and detached with ease. Invented in the mid-20th century, they are widely used in clothing, accessories, and various industrial and consumer applications. The fastener consists of two complementary components: one with tiny hooks and the other with soft loops. When pressed together, the hooks catch the loops, creating a secure but temporary bond. The fasteners can be separated by peeling or pulling the surfaces apart, often producing a distinctive ripping sound. History The original hook-and-loop fastener was conceived in 1941 by Swiss engineer George de Mestral, which he named velcro.The word Velcro is a portmanteau of two French words: "velours" meaning velvet, and "crochet" meaning hook. The idea came to him one day after he returned from a hunting trip wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IIFS Tactical Load Carrying Vest
The integrated individual fighting system (IIFS), often appropriated as "individual integrated fighting system" by collectors, is a load-carrying equipment and existence system, introduced in 1988 as a possible replacement for the ALICE ( all-purpose lightweight individual carrying equipment) system that was employed by the United States military since 1973. IIFS components are the ITLBV (individual tactical load-bearing vest) – later replaced by the ETLBV (enhanced tactical load-bearing vest), the 40mm grenade vest aka grenade carrier vest (GCV), the FPLIF (field pack, large with internal frame) pack, and the ECWSS (extreme cold weather sleeping system) sleeping bag, cover, and sleep accessories. Sourced from The vest is known officially as the ITLBV (individual tactical load-bearing vest), though it's sometimes shortened to TLBV (tactical load-bearing vest), and unofficially referred to as the 'M-1988 LBV' or 'LBV-88'. An upgrade to the vest, the ETLBV (enhanced tactical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
