Function: Joint service item designed and developed to incorporate the requirements of the Army and Marines. This system was designed to replace the All-purpose Lightweight Carrying Equipment (ALICE) rucksack and Integrated Individual Fighting System (IIFS).





Description: The MOLLE consists of a modular rucksack with removable compartments and components, and a fighting load vest that can accept removable pockets for the Rifleman, Pistol, Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Gunner, and Grenadier configurations. The modularity allows individuals to tailor the load to meet mission needs. One waist belt serves both the vest and backpack, and allows quick-release of the backpack from the waist belt. The MOLLE will be made of woodland camouflage, water-repellant coated fabric.