Usmc plate carrier gen 3 for sale

I got out of the infantry and the Marines in general in March of 2014. I've since purchased an AR and a few other firearms, and I am looking to purchase a plate carrier. I loved the one I had when I was still enlisted, and I am looking for that exact one, if not one that is pretty much an exact copy.

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Instruction
Specification
Acquisition
Improvement
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Who makes the USMC Gen 3 plate carrier?
What brand plate carrier does the USMC use?
How much does a USMC plate carrier weigh?
Can Marines use their own plate carriers?

I understand that their are tens, if not hundreds of different manufacturers out there that make plate carriers, some better, some worse, some cheaper, some more expensive, but I want the one that I had when I was still in because it worked perfectly for me.

I'm not a prepper or preparing for a SHTF type situation, I just really miss everything, and having that for range use (sans plates) would be perfect. My friends and I do a lot of moving and shooting at local pits, and I kinda feel naked without a plate carrier, instead using a belt with mag pouches.

This is the carrier I had, for reference. Any help, any leads on how I can purchase one, will be greatly appreciated. Looking for the whole shebang, cummerbund, side SAPI pouches and everything. Thanks in advance.

http://ciehub.info/equipment/protective/PC.html

The BDS Tactical Gear USMC issued plate carrier / FLAK kangaroo pouch upgrade is made with a heavy duty # 10 YKK zipper and chain. Made with US Made 400 D Nylon fabrics this pouch fits directly into your issued plate carrier. All you need to do is pull the pouch apart and insert our upgrade with the hook meeting the loop on each side. The pouch will fit in your kangaroo pouch on your plate carrier. Simple and easy to use. Made in Coyote Brown. In Oceanside Ca.

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The Marine Corps Plate Carrier (PC) improves the load bearing capabilities of the scalable plate carrier, integrates primary components among the improved modular tactical vest, and contours the product for comfort and wear.

Component

one base vest assembly
- an outer shell base vest carrier with non-removable ballistic insert set (front and back)
- one set of shoulder straps
  - two shoulder straps with female buckle ends
  - one shoulder strap with yib-yab end, to create a lower profile for shouldering weapon
one cummerbund assembly
- two interchangeable left and right sides
- two interchangeable cummerbund adapters
- one emergency release cable
two side plate pockets with non-removable ballistic insert
small arms protective inserts (ESAPI and Enhanced Side SAPI)

The PC is designed to function with or without the Cummerbund and Cummerbund Side Plate Pockets, based on the user's desires.

Revision

The base vest assembly has been redesigned to have a removable front and back ballistic insert and a removable waist belt assembly.
The cummerbund assembly has been redesigned to consist of two interchangeable left and right sides, a left and right inner cummerbund, one cummerbund attaching stick and one quick release cable.

Instruction

PC Instruction Sheet Trifold[pdf]

Specification

PC Purchase Description
Gen II: DTL-14007A0000

Logistics

TAMCN: C00612F
X-Small: 8470-01-581-4880
Small: 8470-01-581-5037
Medium: 8470-01-581-5041
Large: 8470-01-581-5052
X-Large: 8470-01-581-5071

Acquisition

Sources Sought: M67854-09-I-3020 [1]
Solicitation: M67854-09-R-3000 [zip] [2]
- Contract [3]
  - M67854-09-D-3000
  - M67854-09-D-3001
  - M67854-09-D-3002
Sources Sought for converting IMTV soft armor inserts into PC soft armor inserts: M67854-15-I-1048 [4]

Improvement

PC Gen III

References

PdM ICE Product Information Sheets [2015][2018]
http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/Sentry/StoryView.aspx?SID=3954
Marine Corps Concepts and Programs 2010. Chapter3, p. 73. [pdf]
http://soldiersystems.net/2009/09/30/usmc-awards-imtvplate-carrier-contracts/

Notes

↑ https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/Contracts_Office_CTQ8/M6785409I3020/listing.html
↑ https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/Contracts_Office_CTQ8/M6785409R3000/listing.html
↑ http://www.defense.gov/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=4128
↑ https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/Contracts_Office_CTQ8/M67854-15-I-1048/listing.html

Who makes the USMC Gen 3 plate carrier?

Vertical Protective Apparel, LLC, of Shrewsbury, New Jersey, was awarded a $62,612,464 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to produce and deliver the PC Gen IIIs.

What brand plate carrier does the USMC use?

The Scalable Plate Carrier (SPC) is a plate carrier used by the United States Marine Corps as an alternative to the heavier Modular Tactical Vest (MTV).

How much does a USMC plate carrier weigh?

Soldier Plate Carrier System
Designer	KDH Defense Systems
Specifications
Weight	approx. 22 lbs (about 10 kg)

Soldier Plate Carrier System - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org › wiki › Soldier_Plate_Carrier_Systemnull

Can Marines use their own plate carriers?

Yes absolutely and this is especially true in the Infantry. As long as the piece of gear is helpful for that Marine's performance, then the chain-of-command is not really going to care all that much.