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smc fsbe ii system (part 1)
fsbe ii system is an upgrade of the original fsbe system introduced in 2001.
fsbe stands for full spectrum battle equipment. fsbe system provides ballistic protection, brief underwater breathing capability, flotation, mission specific load carriage to meet various mission profiles of the
usmc force recon companies, fast, and meu (soc) assault teams.
pictures at the left showing most of the tactical nylon gear of the current usmc fsbe ii kit. almost all items are coyote brown (official usmc coyote brown color).
contents: eagle industries ciras land version body armor, rrv chest harness,
plate carrier, tan color low profile concealable body armor (used with the plate carrier), medium size patrol backpack, mbss style backpack, hydration carrier, various molle rifle and pistol mag pouches, fsbe 1 style leg panel, waist bag, water canteen pouches, grenade pouches, drop leg hanger, baton pouch, medic pouch, gas mask pouch, sea mk ii bottle pouch, admin panel, high capacity mag pouches, waist belt with suspender (war belt) and etc.
accessories include: gloves, rappelling hardware, combat knife, surefire flash light holder, sea mk ii breathing bottles.
most nylon gear in the fsbe ii kit is made by eagle industries. although many pouches are available commercially, eagle industries does not sell coyote brown version in public. besides, there are items which are not available commercially at all.