Soldier Plate Carrier System



The Soldier Plate Carrier System or SPCS is a lightweight ballistic vest developed for the U.S. Army as an alternative to the Improved Outer Tactical Vest.

History
It was first issued to the 10th Mountain and 101st Airborne Divisions and has started to be issued to soldiers in theater.

Design
The SPCS is a lightweight vest featuring adjustable shoulder and side straps to ensure a proper fit and to keep the vest in place with minimal shifting during wear. Other features include padded shoulders, cable release, wrap-to-front design for a secure fit with easy donning, man-down drag strap, wire channel buttonholes, and Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) webbing for securing mission-essential equipment. The SPCS is compatible with the Soldier’s basic fighting load, allowing carriage of essential equipment including M-4/M-16 magazines, a hydration system, squad radio, and night vision equipment, as well as comfortable, secure, and balanced wear of a day pack or rucksack.

Source

 * This article incorporates work from https://peosoldier.army.mil/portfolio/index.asp?id=6f5ad3a8&pagenumber=20, which is in the public domain as it is a work of the United States Military.
 * KDH Defense Systems Magnum TAC-1 – Soldier Plate Carrier System