My problem with the whole thing is that there were 10s of thousands of sets of PLCE handed back supposedly to re-equip the RDF...... but getting you hands on an issue set in many units is like looking for hens teeth. There are career courses going on at the moment where people doing weapons training and trying to do Part 3 of the fitness test and they can't get PLCE.
Personally, I love PLCE. Once you get it, check it and fit it, it is a dream to work with. Yes, it doesn't work too well in vehicles and Helis (the Large Utility Pouch was designed for vehicles but who uses that?) but for Mark 1 Leg borne RDF, it is perfect. Lack of Patrol packs is a big problem and a more comfortable Bergen might be welcome but remember the '58 Ptn Backpack?
As for packing lists (Trying to keep on thread), I am very much in favour of listing what should be carried but totally against the idea of stating exactly where it should go (except for important items ie. IFAK). I mean, who really gives a damn where you keep your Camo Cream as long as you know where it is and can access it when you need it. I have seen courses where guys were chewed out over having their Camo cream in their left pocket rather than their right.
Personally, I love PLCE. Once you get it, check it and fit it, it is a dream to work with. Yes, it doesn't work too well in vehicles and Helis (the Large Utility Pouch was designed for vehicles but who uses that?) but for Mark 1 Leg borne RDF, it is perfect. Lack of Patrol packs is a big problem and a more comfortable Bergen might be welcome but remember the '58 Ptn Backpack?
As for packing lists (Trying to keep on thread), I am very much in favour of listing what should be carried but totally against the idea of stating exactly where it should go (except for important items ie. IFAK). I mean, who really gives a damn where you keep your Camo Cream as long as you know where it is and can access it when you need it. I have seen courses where guys were chewed out over having their Camo cream in their left pocket rather than their right.
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