Setting up your plate carrier for real combat: Afghan Deployment
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- Опубликовано: 22 дек 2021
- In this video I go over my plate carrier setup I wore for two tours in Afghanistan. To include medical SOPs for IFAK, dragging a casualty and thoughts on how much ammo, water, etc. to carry.
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Not carrying at least a basic load is a HUGE mistake imo and one I will NEVER make again. Was on a SKT mission in 06 Baghdad and I went out with only 4 magazines that day, long story short it was a day ZQ was out recruiting and he fired up the entire neighborhood, entire team was wounded in some fashion and I ran out of ammo. Worst feeling in the world being surrounded by and entire city block and nothing but a small fixed blade knife. Took two rounds to my front plate and a grenade blast to my face and arm.
Holy shit. You were lucky to get out of there.
@@MoistNuggeteer very, took our battalion quite a while to come get us. I was fortunate my men we excellent soldiers.
i remember after my very first firefight in afghanistan, i was working with an ODA and i was gunning on a truck with a Mk47. I thought we really dont need that much ammo. Maybe 500 rounds? 2k 7.62 link for the back for the 240? After that mission everytime i was asked how much ammo we should bring being a gunner....i asked "How much weight can this truck handle?" By the end of that very first firefight i went black on the m47 ammo, and had one 200 round belt left on the 240. And that was one day. After that wed go in for multiple days at a time. We would set up resupplies for the second night in, and the first 2 times after the multiple day ops in this place we realized we needed resupplies the first night rather than the second. I brought out 4k rounds of 5.56 linked the second op out there. I had half a nutsuck left by night fall and our dog handler was throwing me M4 mags just incase i needed more. My teamleaders truck was completely black on .50 cal ammo. Even when it comes to a full combat load i ask "how much more can i add without breaking my back?". You got super lucky my guy. We live and we learn. Its all a learning experience. Im glad youre here today to share that experience with us brotha
@@Kaotix_music my first firefight was in 03 durning the invasion assaulting the city of Najaf, nearly lost my head from the first round fired at us. I have had to many close calls and two enemy marksmanship badges to show for it. Im glad we learned and lived as well.
Wow, I couldn't imagine going into Gaza with 4 mags, we carried 6, plus however many you could with in your pack.
Can't express how much I appreciate that you take the time to explain why your gear is set up the way it is and then give an example from your service experience. Too many of these style of videos turn into gear infomercials and "look at my Gucci gear set up" instead of providing information.
Thank you
Seriously. empirical evidence beats everything in my book.
Just found this channel. I love it
Too true! I want the why so I can make informed decisions about how to run my gear.
This was always my biggest Gripe with these Kinds of Videos, they essentially show their Carrier and say "This is how i like it" and thats it, most of them have served before, but with a completely different Kit, so what they have at that Point in Civillian Version, doesnt give much Feedback to its actual Intention.
On the topic of water
When I started my armored truck job, it was miserable. I was wearing level 3A soft armor in 98˚F weather in an all black uniform in the deserts out here. The trucks AC barely worked so it was a giant metal hot box that sometimes felt like an air fryer. I know that guys in Afghanistan had it worse, but it was the advice of my coworker, a former Marine, who told me to bring as much fucking water as I can bring because as long as you stay hydrated, you will survive the heat. Ever since then I've always brought more water than I thought I needed because you never know.
I Love how easy this ruclips.net/user/postUgkxvAj3godqGAIP5rApM1laH767JGtPG1-h carrier is to adjust from my friend to me taking turns holding the baby! It provides great support on my back too! This has definitely made shopping easier! I always get asked where I get it too!
6:18 totally agree, grenades should arrive in a flock for maximum effectiveness
That's the way the old MACV-SOG guys would do it. Carry bags full of grenades and throw them as fast as possible. Of course they had a wide variety of grenades including the little golf ball size V40s
I'm a filthy poor and former mech guy,. but I again thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I was in one unit that insisted that we carry our IFAK on the back of our IOTV. It was spurred by a cat who had a few tours in Afghanistan under his belt as a Ranger, and he was the reason why it became part of our TACSOP, and why everyone carried multiple torniquets as well.
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience.
my unit taught IFAK on rear too, but not because of any SF crossover. It was just our own SOP that we developed on our own. 2 tourniquets has also always been bare minimum for me.
Clank clank kill a tank, brother. ;)
So many great things that I've learned from this video that I wouldn't have thought of myself, from the DARCY strap to keeping the pistol and knife on different sides, etc. Stuff that only real-world, active-duty combat experience can teach. Very thankful, here.
"thanks for what I've learned from the video"
"Stuff that only real combat can teach"
What's wrong with you
What’s wrong with you? That’s one way a person can learn, and he was thankful. It would seem there is something wrong with you my friend, not him. Unless I’m completely missing the point/intent of your comment?
@@readingthebible5413 he’s saying it was an oxymoron. “I learned from the video what you can only learn in combat.” I think it was a joke.
@@tidypog3272 LOL :D
@@readingthebible5413 What's wrong with you?
100% on the IFAK thing. My unit had the approach of using the casultie's IFAK, but I argued for using my own. I know the ins and outs of it, I know where everything is, I know what I have there at every time, and I know instantly where it is
This was for me, quite possibly one of the best video on plate carrier set up. I picked up some really good, useful ideas to add to my plate carrier. Thank you for a very informative video!
Glad to help, My goal not do a plate carrier review like the 6000 plus videos already out there
For real. Nobody talks about knife and nvg placement as well as realistic ammo requirements. This was good stuff.
@@daconqueror101 did you use nvg and realistic in the same sentence? :D
@@Valorius what's unrealistic about nvg's?
@@simply_based the fact that you think there is any scenario as a citizen that involves defense and night vision goggles that is realistic. There is not.
As a LEO who was on a tactical team, that technique of the use of the IFAK is outstanding. It was the SOP of our department that we would use the wounded officers IFAK but the SOP is a good idea.
As an “OLD” Ranger guy from back in the late 80’s and early 90’s we didn’t have all of this high speed, low drag gear that the teams and basic infantryman has today. I served in Panama in 89’ during Just Cause, Desert Storm and with Taskforce Ranger in Operation Gothic Serpent. First and foremost…thank you for your service and secondly….out-fucking-standing and informative video on your plate carrier set-up. I have just a few questions. Is the DARC strap from Spiritus Systems? Who makes your single mag pouch? What hydration pouch set-up are you using? And what are the contents of IFAK? Would love to see a video on what plates you’re using and your battle belt set-up. Keep em coming. I’m just old grunt who’s been outta the game for a hot minute. Looking to get trained up again. Thanks.
My hydration pouch is made by ATS tactical gear with a source bladder the single magpouch horizontal is ATS...a single pistol magpouch I do not remember it. Contents of my IFAK are pretty standard: quick clot, pressure dressing, extra gauze, nasal tube, I also keep medical shears, a needle, multiple chest seals, and of course I carried 2 tourniquets. Will do a belt video in the future
@@ModernTacticalShooting great. Thanks.
@@ModernTacticalShooting I may have missed it but is the DARC strap from Spiritus Systems?
@@richardedwin5980 yes but maybe discontinued not yo on thier website
Wore an ATS chest rig as a role player in the SF q-course for years! Viva La Pineland Guys!
The ATS is such an underrated company. The AEGIS II is probably the best plate carrier for the price out there
Nice tip on the nylon tube. In the fire service, nylon webbing is used in a similar fashion and it's small enough to keep in a leg pocket.
I was about to mention the same thing.
Thanks
Bravo-Zulu! That was an OUTSTANDING Presentation on the Proper way to Rig and outfit a plate carrier. I got the impression from your comments about a short mission becoming an all day or perhaps a multiple day affair a lesson that was learned from Missions like October 3, 1993 in Mogadishu Somalia.
Started to recognize the photos…your article taught me how to run my kit effectively years ago. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in a very organized fashion. Thank you sir
I just want to say this comment section is a plethora of knowledge and as a brand new cherry private Infantryman at the 25th ID I appreciate all your knowledge
After wearing many vests and carriers for many years, I learned new and different perspectives from this video. Thanks Jeff.
Great stuff, thank you for sharing your experience with all of us.
Great content. Glad I found the channel and thank you for your service.
Thank you for the knowledge Sir! This was a great video.
Outstanding explanations on why you run your kit the way that you do; a lot of thought was put into your systems from practical experience. We appreciate the knowledge you shared with us brother.
I really like the good logic behind your plate carrier setup!
Thank you for your service Sir. Hope you and yours have a wonderful and Merry Christmas.
Real great to see what you guys used compared to how i was trained and what i used in the Finnish army. Great information and tips. Thank you
Another great one. Thank you. I appreciate the time you take for us.
This was great and super informative. Can tell every time you talk equipment and guns etc you learned and improved every tour
Good seeing a fellow old timmer that is a righty/ lefty. I was over there 2018 and 2020. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I greatly appreciate it.
Thank you for your service sir! The wealth of knowledge you shared will hopefully save many lives down the road. I wish you and your family the best and Merry Christmas!
Love that DARCy strap, so simple but so effective. Great video, thanks.
I actually found this extremely useful. We do a lot of urban warfare in my unit n the darcey strap SOP is a mega idea. nice and simple
Thanks for the voice of experience. Great info. Semper Fi.
Excellent break down of how and why. I enjoy watching your content. Keep them coming.
RLTW/DOL 1977-2004
Great video! Explaining the difference between the Range / one man PC versus working with a team, is essential for people to understand the whys of any setup. I ran an Eagle PC set up for 7.62 on my last tour and it was set up quite similar to Jeffs. I still have that PC but rerigged it for working alone in a emergency. My AK centric setup for PSD work in Iraq with a mostly LN team was different, since we were doing convoy ops and some base defense .
Lot of good useful knowledge on plate carrier setup in this video. Not many use soft side armor as described (Level IV front/back and soft side) but it makes a lot of sense and is how my personal carrier is setup.
Thank you for sharing what people actually carry for war and what works. It really helps the next generation of fighters and soldiers.
I love operators show & tell! Great video!
First video of your channel I’ve seen. Very informative. Thanks!
Great content for us guys that have not been overseas in actual combat
I carried a piece of webbing in my turnout gear as a firefighter similar to the Darcey strap! Very informative! Thank you Sir!
Thanks Jeff, great video as always man.
I just found your channel scrolling through gear vids. I was in the infantry back in the late 80’s-early 90’s when we had the old Alice gear. This is all new to me, sort of. I really appreciate your style of explaining/teaching not just about what the gear is but why you have it where you do, and how that’s more useful. Thanks for all of the practical applications!
I was in the 20th Group (NG) for a little while after I got off active. Never got tabbed or made it to the Q course though as I met my ex-wife and didn’t think that was a good choice for me starting a family. Awesome bunch of guys though!
Thank you for your service, Learned a lot.
That’s an interesting SOP for medical, idk what big army wants, but what I’ve been teaching my guys(regular infantry), is to keep your ifak as far back left as possible so that someone else can treat them. I also have been teaching them to keep a second set of medical supplies on their battle belt if they have one. I actually learned about the Darc strap from one of your blog posts so we trained that with tubular nylon affixed to their IOTVs
I'm an old dinosaur, but I always taught my guys to carry as little extraneous gear as possible. RSI's and heat casualties don't help anyone.
@@ValoriusSometimes you just have to suck it the fuck up, BUT within reason. Any grunt can say they've at some point carried more than the standard combat load so I have zero qualms with carrying a little extra medical which weighs way less than an extra 7 mags.
@@jacobkilman8444 let's see how well you're sucking it the f**k up when you're 50 and arthritis has eaten what's left of your joints. Grunts give enough to this country it shouldn't curse us for the rest of our lives. My men carried what it took to do the mission and not an ounce more.
Great video, it seems i chewed alot of the same dirt as you at similar times. Was in Ghazni and Logar in 2014 and Helmand in 2016
Yes we just missed each o
Very good video! I'm very happy I took the time watch it.
Great practical advice. Love it
WOW ! Clear concise practical tactical advice. Thank you Sir.
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great instructional and informational video
I run the same setup southpaw rifle setup on carrier and belt and right handgun shooter and I thought I was the only freak! Lol thank you for your videos and service!!
Great video. I love how he explains the “why” behind his setup.
Awesome video very informative and thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for your insight. I learned a lot
Thank you for your service.
I've been to and have had a few bad days in Logar. Respect.
Thank you for these interesting videos
Great video- appreciate your advice.
You are so squared away it's awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge!
You are too kind
@@ModernTacticalShooting brother I would like to thank you for pointing out that you do not want to run out of ammo in a firefight one of the biggest things I have made comment on so many channels is people need to carry more mags in a SHTF there is no resupply you are the only person that I have seen pointing this out online thank you keep up the good work brother
Love your channel bro! Keep up the vids, especially the shooting drill ones!
Alot of great info! Thank you
Thanks for sharing the knowledge
Agree wholeheartedly with most everything that you said, but specifically want to emphasize the need to always have a basic load of ammo on your person; the need to always pack your NODS; and the need to always carry water.
Op Gothic Serpent went out for a short/quick mission. Left their NODs behind....
@@georgejoseph4164 Exactly. We are either in learning organizations that incorporate lessons learned - lessons written in blood - or we are committed to be fools that repeat the same mistakes again and again.
Always good to get perspective from those who have been in interesting locales. I remember seeing your work in SWAT magazine, and subbed to your channel. Looking forward to more solid information.
Thank You!
Thank you for your service! Keeping our freedom safe.
This information is priceless, coming from pure experience, love the content and the channel 👍🙏
Thanks!
I can already tell this is a good one
Thanks,great set-up.
Really good insight. Found your channel a little bit ago. Not your atypical former sof guy. Really enjoy your content. And liked this look into your why and how. Can’t find the recovery Handel anywhere. Never thought about having something like that but definitely ran into the issue of armor sliding up and moving when dragging guys. Might have to just rig one up with some nylon. Keep it up sir.
A buddy of mine had the idea of using a strap and carabiner attached to the front of his belt that he could attach to a casualty like a drag leash. Gets you pulling from your hips and allows you to use both hands on your weapon or to clear obstacles out you way, etc.
Just got my Crye SPC last night. Good timing.
GREAT video. Thanks so much!
I always carried a knife (one of them, I carried three), on patrol duty and SWAT duty, along my centerline. THAT way... it was grabbable with either hand. I had one on my off hand side too, but the center line blade was for "intimate encounters". Just a point of thought.
Excellent rules and review 👏🏻 👍🏻 👌🏻
Good content. Go out like you are not coming back in 15 minutes. Not SF, Navy here but we tried to place emphasis on this principal at unit level training.
That source attachment looks great!
Proven and reliable tips 👍 nice and simple. Good video
Thank you for confirming every single thing that I have exactly where I have it... people have made fun of me for having my nods on the right side behind my pistol on my belt and 8 mags 240 load out... wow I'm glad I think like you although I've never been where you've been... Your kit is awesome
Thank you,, Gear arrangement should be all about user not SOPs or group think, some SOPs for certain items sure but not everything
I've always placed my IFAK on the side or rear. Wasn't uncommon to do this during my years in the Army and in Iraq/Afghanistan. I've also seen a lot of foot patrol guys running radios on the rear.
Where you run the radio all really depends on your job and equipment available to you. A lot of JTACs/CCTs run their radios up front because not only are they sometimes carrying multiple but also using those radios is their primary duty. Those radios are their weapons because they are the connection between the ground units and aircraft.
@@jonahsmith2708 of course, everything is always situationally dependent, that's just common sense.
great info, thank you!
I've been looking at ATS or D3 for chest Rig .
Super nice detailed video bro ..
cant tell you how many videos I have watched over a few years now to try and learn as a civilian on how to make myself ready for whatever {i was in the peacetime Navy so I was willing to serve} however no combat experience at all, but none has been as straightforward in explaining the what, how and why as you have in this video. Well liked and a new subscriber. Thank you for you service and your willingness to teach us. Hope you do many more.
Glad you liked it!
Jeff dropping knowledge bombs 💣
Great channel , thank you
That Darcy strap is a very good idea!
This is the most underrated Guntube channel out there. Good job Jeff, keep it coming!
Thank You next video out tomorrow 10:45!
Cool setup man
danke für das Video, sehr informativ ;)
Thank you - very informative.
That horizontal magazine holder was a nice detail.
Honestly thought this was going to be a Fudd video but I've learned more in this video than I could have ever expected. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I save fudd stuff for when I talk about 1911s
@@ModernTacticalShooting Haha ride on! One of our units used some 1911's...some units didn't want to give them up. Not sure the glock was the better choice, but that was after I got out. Super cool videos man. Thanks again!
Treating yourself with the items in your IFAK is easier told than saddled and rode, in my experience. All I kept accessible to me was my CAT and a couple of old school green battle dressings. I know our medics would re-cock everyone's IFAK with all new/updated stuff prior to every deployment and making sure they were all identical.
Very informative, thank you
Awesome channel. Keep plugging away and you will be up there with tactical rifleman.
Very informative.
I like your take on an IFAK. As a civilian I always thought it was weird how everyone talks about using the IFAK of the guy who's down when it could be blown or shot off him like you said
The Army (at least the Infantry) has shifted towards the IFAK being for others to use on you. I feel like many of the concepts pioneered by SF dudes in the early 2000s - 2010s has slowly trickled down to the conventional level. Really interesting to think about.
Great info. Leave it to S.F. to always teach others great ways to survive.
Big Thank you.
That range in the beginning looks like an ankles worst nightmare!!!!!