Modifications to the USMC Gen 3 Plate Carrier
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2 ай бұрынModifications to the USMC Gen 3 plate carrier.
This video will outline how to take the bulky issued USMC plate carrier and make it into something that’s less so.
You’ll only need:
-outer plate carrier and load-bearing panel
-cummerbunds of your choice, either the minimalist elastic ones or the structural ones
-shock tube
-needle-nose pliers
Front soulder strap tuck: 1:07
Soft and hard armor install: 2:02
LBV corner tuck: 3:14
Back shoulder strap tuck: 3:43
Cummerbund adjustment: 8:45
Final look: 10:49
note
If you choose to use the elastic cummerbunds, the visible portion of the stretchy elastic should be on the BACK plate bag. The velcro by the non-stretchy end of the cummerbunds should be at the FRONT. Also the laser cut molle on the elastic cummerbund should face inside your plate carrier, towards your ribs.
HUGE shoutouts to @localskinwalker and Josh Glomba for many of these ideas. One thing I love about the Marines is how like-minded folks can come together and share ideas in order to help out the force, instead of gatekeeping information. These guys generously gave permission for me to showcase some of their ideas in this video.
In future I’m going to create a video on aftermarket add-one that I integrated with my own issued Gen 3 carrier to really make it more usable and comfortable.
I’ll also make a series of videos that outline what gear setups made my life incredibly easier at each stage of my career so far: vehicle-borne rifleman, security forces, rifleman, team leader, squad leader, combat instructor and now acting platoon sergeant. I’ve had a few LTs ask so I’ll do one for y’all as well. I will also talk how your gear should adjust based upon your mission set.
Hope this video helps! I was planning to release this a long time ago but anyone in the military knows that the training never stops.
Stay lethal folks.
Drop any further suggestions in the comments!
@comfycouchreviews 2 ай бұрын
I remember when PDMICE/SYSCOM asked for recommendations on a posted prototype photo. They literally fielded the opposite of what combat arms NCOs asked for.
@GruntHacks 2 ай бұрын
That’s because the USMC is not interested in Job specific equipment. They wanted a plate carrier that would check a ton of different boxes for a ton of different jobs and they got it. It’s mediocre at everything and good at nothing.
@MrSwccguy 2 ай бұрын
The more you mod it the more it looks like a Eagle SPC arguably the best issued plate carrier for all the non sof people.
@GruntHacks 2 ай бұрын
I agree! Just wish the buckles were up front. That’s originally why they were phased out.
@GruntHacks 2 ай бұрын
Wore one for two years at SOI
@MrSwccguy 2 ай бұрын
Im sure someone now can mod them to the front @@GruntHacks
@bruceyung70 2 ай бұрын
I think these things are fabulous! So much high technology and better protection! Let me tell ya… when I fought in Iraq in 2003, I was issued a steel plate that was placed inside of my vest and that was the only protection. This system looks light years ahead. Thanks for this video bud!
@GruntHacks 2 ай бұрын
You are 100% correct, tech and gear have made huge advancements in the last 7 years or so. The issue I have with this stuff is that despite the USMC claiming to prioritize Warfighting and infantry, the gear we are given is catered to the ‘do-it-all’ mentality. Theres so much better stuff out there but we don’t get it because it doesn’t check all these unnecessary boxes the USMC imposes.
@burgerking8280 2 ай бұрын
Pro tip, tuck the zipper in the bottom and tape it up it so the sapis dont sag so they actually are placed properly
@GruntHacks 2 ай бұрын
The zipper shouldn’t have anything to do with how the plates sit! Theres a smaller inner pouch for them to sit in so they should never touch the zipper part. See the portion of the video where I insert the plates!
@burgerking8280 2 ай бұрын
what im saying is putting the plate into the plate bag the plates sag low to the molle on the plate carrier and to get the plate to the top of the plate bag i just taped the bottom to have it sit high
@GruntHacks 2 ай бұрын
Are you referring to how the load bearing panel sits way higher than the plate goes?
@matthew2764 2 ай бұрын
I don't understand how you manage to weave that shock tube through the molle at 10:21. my molle is so tight it was impossible to do this setup. Any advice?
@GruntHacks 2 ай бұрын
Bend it the opposite way, thread the cord through the top and pull it the rest of the way through using a needle nose!
@Joyner.D 2 ай бұрын
Based off this plate carrier this is an officer
@GruntHacks 2 ай бұрын
No! This is a plate carrier that I borrowed from one of my PFCs for this video.
@deadeye5155 2 ай бұрын
The gen 3 was a horrible upgrade, if you can even call it that.
@GruntHacks 2 ай бұрын
Still somehow better than most Army carriers…
@deadeye5155 2 ай бұрын
@@GruntHacks I would say they are both equally shit. Not including the JPC or AVS which are some of the best on the market.
@GruntHacks 2 ай бұрын
The JPC is good for direct action, AVS is WAY more durable and IMO the better choice for a grunt. But there’s even better carriers out there. I think the Eagle SPC reigns high