The Plate Carrier (PC) improves the load bearing capabilities of the SPC, integrates primary components among the IMTV, 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 (SAPI, ISAPI, ESAPI, XSAPI, Side-ESAPI (or ESBI))

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

Instruction

• PC Instruction Sheet Trifold [pdf]

Purchase Description

• 2009-07-07 [pdf]
• 2009-04-28 [pdf]

Acquisition

• Solicitation: M67854-09-R-3000 [RFP including attachments and amendments]
  • Contract:
    • M67854-09-D-3000
    • M67854-09-D-3001
    • M67854-09-D-3002

References

• 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/
• https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/M67854/M6785409R3000/listing.html
• http://www.defense.gov/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=4128