6 Mag Bandoleer and M8 Bandoleer - Know your Gear

[@JTimberB.45]

SGT Pous, you bring wisdom and tricks of the trade without the nonsense, showmanship and clickbait. Thank you for the clear, concise and informative videos. You will be remembered and looked at for knowledge for years to come.

[@pousinboots]

THANK YOU 😃 I greatly appreciate your support and feedback! I teach in a way I would like to be taught. I like to be straight to the point and concise; no fluff. I will carry on in this manner because I deem it most effective.

[@JoshuaBressel]

​@pousinboots, you're doing great work, brother! If I might pass on a tiny trick myself, the MOLLE bandolear is a HUGELY underrated piece of kit. Unfortunately, you can't fit 6 PMAGs, but you CAN fit 6 Lancer mags. If you add a pair of snap links, Grimloks, or D-rings to the 2 little loops in the bottom, you can secure it to your belt to keep it from flopping. The one downside is that, unless you resnap the flaps, you have no retention. While significantly more expensive($60 vs about $15), the Blue Force Gear bandolear fixes the issue by having 6 separate pouches with mag retention. It's a great way to plus up on mags. Another option is running 4 mags(or 5 with BFG), and some utility items like a TQ

[@Revelations-cp6if]

I will never take my bandolier for granted ever again. Wish i got this sort of orientation with all my gear instead of the usual, "figure it out."

[@pousinboots]

I feel the same way. That’s why I put this together for everyone. Glad you found it useful 👍🏼

[@shanewoody1424]

I've been in the Army for nearly 13 years and had no idea those items had so much utility. I wish someone had taught me this as a Private.

[@pousinboots]

I know right?! This is exactly why I’m sharing this knowledge. To elevate our Army as a whole 💪🏼

[@heyitsdogg]

I swear doing that with the m8 bandoleer was a part of basic. Should still be

[@shanewoody1424]

@heyitsdogg agreed brother

[@joecentral-o9984]

​@@pousinboots if this was army standards, I would still be in. I had zeeeero motivation to stay and recoup vs leave

[@TheJoeyboots]

Same here! 😂

[@brndesk]

Back in the 70's we always saved the safety pins and pinned them to our bush covers. In helicopter ops we would pin the cover lanyard to our collars so you wouldn't loose your cover to prop blast. We also carried them to use as a hasty method to close gaping flesh wound lacerations.

[@joecentral-o9984]

😮

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

​@@joecentral-o9984It works. The Romans had wound staples. Same principal.

[@99Racker]

Old Marine Sergeant here (prior to the 6 mag bandolier). Yes, we carried 20- rd mags like you illustrated. Frequently 21+1 mags and bandos with stripper clips. For a truck gun now, I use the 6-mang bando but I use 550 cord with sufficient length (tied to the left side) and I use a plastic loop and clip. The loop so I can adjust length and the clip to attach to the opposite loop. I carry the cord life you show and the cord through the top webbing for comfort. It works well. Thanks for the field demo.

[@ReichenbachEsq]

The citizens of the United States appreciate the valuable presentation of information. Thank you 🤗

[@eliminshrintar]

Always a pleasure to see a professional soldier demonstrate their craft. Former Marine grunt myself and loved getting hip pocket classes like this from seniors. Thanks for the nostalgia trip!

[@fabiogaming9268]

This is the kind of knowledge that really sets soldiers up for success. I wish these were taught more. Thank you!

[@pousinboots]

I feel the same way 😄 Thanks you

[@Midwestprpr]

As a pog specialist, it is great seeing a NCO doing NCO things, teaching others.

[@pousinboots]

I’m glad you appreciate it! It’s something I wish NCO’s did for me. We’re here to pass on knowledge that was passed onto us. Problem is that when that chain is broken, newer NCO’s have less to work with. I’m trying to break that cycle. I hope this knowledge helps!

[@rickw5024]

Cool to see some of the new fandangled gear. I was in back in the 80's and all we had was the LBE's and alice packs. If it didn't fit in the med or small alice pack ...."We didn't need it" is how I was explained it by our Platoon Sergeant. Good times!!!!

[@mabs9503]

I love those 6-mag bandoleers.

[@jolly3633]

the snaps in the assault pack...I had no idea. thx!

[@pousinboots]

No one knows 😂! I hope soldiers start using it now 😉👍🏼

[@kevinmreams]

Right?! As soon as I saw that, I had to run and grab mine, and sure as shit, there they are.

[@citizendaily9879]

Sgt respectfully WHERE WERE THESE VIDEOS WHEN I WAS SERVING this video needs to be standard day one learning material for new soldiers and leadership

[@pousinboots]

Yup! That’s why I’m making it available for all our soldiers 👍🏼

[@LancerMyMan]

This is great stuff. Thank you for the great demonstration. In my years as a soldier, I feel not enough emphasis was placed on knowing the gear that was issued. I would read the manuals that were sometimes part of the issue, but I seemed to be one of few soldiers who did. All soldiers, regardless of MOS, should know the basics. Know ever adjustment and how versatile some of that stuff is.

[@pousinboots]

This is exactly why I’m sharing this basic knowledge. You’re right, very few take the time to read the manuals to maximize the potential of their issued equipment. Hopefully sharing knowledge with these videos can help remedy this.

[@mitchellatwood4865]

Here’s a tip for snaps/ zippers. Iosso products (American made) makes a lube that keeps snaps from corroding, rusting shut. Used it on my duty gear for 15 years. Never had a snap freeze up. ( snaps used with leather cuff case , magazine pouch etc always corrode faster because of chemicals in the leather, it seems) if you go from rain/snow etc, to sun, those snaps are going to corrode/ rust shut. Just makes it easier to maintain your gear and the snaps won’t pull off/through the material.

[@ssnerd583]

E-Z Snap....great stuff....

[@ScottWilliams323]

SGT Pous, love your videos. Share them with my son who is an Army Cadet. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@pousinboots]

Thank you sir! I appreciate your support! Best of luck to your son as a future Army Leader 😃👍🏼

[@ScottWilliams323]

He could use a great platoon sergeant like you. Plue, being Airborne is a definite bonus!@@pousinboots

[@VIVALAPINELAND-rh1ux]

This is some good shit man. I had no idea that the bandoleer and assault pack were intended to go together. I bet all this stuff is all written down in a manual somewhere, but there is just so much army literature that nobody can hope to process and retain. All of the real knowledge is passed down by high performers like you.

[@zanderalberto3576]

This channel is oddly relaxing... with a great sense of humor and comedy, but its also nice seeing military gear and their most intended use/instructions/secrets. Really shows the ingenuity of the army (I guess?)

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

We used to used the 7.62 belt bandoliers for our shower/hygiene bag. Worked awesome and was compact.

[@mikes1063]

The claymore bag was even better for a shaving/shower kit!!!

[@georgesiere161]

This is the type of field craft knowledge that is the mark of a professional soldier. Great job providing this info and passing on to the troops.

[@greenfire6924]

Just stumbled in off manifest- what a great channel! As a stale old "dirt dart" from the T-10 Alpha days (2Panther/Eighty Deuce) we did get suburb training back in the day. However, I must comment, how much better it would have been if we had KZbin and a guy like SGT Pous to supplement our training. RESPECT!

[@pousinboots]

Thanks for your feedback and encouragement! I think all of our soldiers can benefit from the knowledge I share 👍🏼

[@Andy_in_NH]

Excellent video and information! I have several 6 Mag Bandoleers in the Woodland and Three-Color Desert camo patterns. The pouches won't snap closed with two Magpul PMags in them. To remedy this I had the flap covers extended. A friend modified his by installing a second cap and socket slightly below the first.

[@MrTimjames117]

Something tells me this is some type of undercover bosses series. As in, "SGT" Pous is hiding them three rockers, wreath, and star. But in all seriousness, I love your channel. Been in 15 years but switched over to the guard and its refreshing to see this type of commitment and professionalism. Keep it up!

[@schlirf]

Perhaps the manufacturer(s) should extend that cover some time in the future so the bandolier can actually carry eight mags.

[@Jishhhhhhhh]

Love that chest rig bandoleer idea. great video!

[@yoho1021]

173rd - a truly elite airborne unit unheard of - true leaders are built there

[@patrickharrison8978]

Good shit, Brother!!! I actually learned something from this video. I've been talking about the M8 Bandolier and the way they can go into speedball for years. Also, I've never heard different classes for speedball! Awesome video

[@ArizonaAstraLLC]

Excellent video Curious to see how this changes with the M7 entering service

[@jed6rar]

9:09 clean beret adjust

[@pousinboots]

Yeah I wanted to make sure it was still good to go 😄

[@SYBEX21]

Right on they have been making that since '42. What a great video. Keep up the gret work . Havre anb Airborne Day!

[@billyj.williams2341]

I personally always loved the 6 mag bandoleer. Used them in position 2 and 3 (with 550 cord) many times on my OIF/OEF deployments. Tothis day I keep a few around the house just incase..... Too bad they have the snap in the wrong place and won't latch with 2 Magpul PMags in the pockets, which is what Marine Corps issues currently.... We were taught all about the features of the old M8 on the rifle range in Boot Camp (1995 for me) but I was surprised in 2003 during the invasion how many troops didn't understand how they worked.... must have gotten dropped in boot camp and not picked up in SOI (at least by the Marine Corps)... This is good knowledge for young troops. Thx for not letting it get lost Sgt.

[@pousinboots]

It’s very basic knowledge which is a simple added value for our soldiers in my opinion 😉👍🏼 Thank you for sharing your experience and supporting my efforts 😃

[@robertchambers7461]

Great videos definitely putting this as a part time of a STT coving how to use all the ocie gear

[@greenjello]

Once again, a professionally delivered and informative video. You now have a new sub. Thanks for your time and effort!

[@adamniehaus5835]

I always wondered what the button snaps on the 6 magazine bandolier were for . Now I know

[@Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

Спасибо за полезную информацию. Расскажите больше об особенностях снаряжения и униформы. У меня много Американских вещей в Украине, которые помогают на войне, но о многих нюансах я не знал.

[@tedmartin5178]

Thanks I always learn something watching your videos. Well done!

[@apamburn]

Fantastic content thank you so much! For a while I ran the six mag bandolier as an improvised chest rig. Similar to the way that you demonstrated wearing it on your chest. It's obvious that this was at least in part a design consideration given the tabs on the bottom corners. It would have been much improved if the designers had used velcro on the flaps instead of buttons. A lot of your other use cases and configurations I hadn't thought of so thank you so much for sharing!

[@hanzusmc7898]

Great info on the bandoliers! I can’t believe this stuff hasn’t been passed on throughout the years. Was taught that in my first fleet unit, and always taught that to my team & then squad later on first live fire training events. Leaving the string in they make ok expedite frag grenade pouches/carriers also. The safety pins make great helmet band and goggles retaining devices for your brain bucket also. Great items to stash away because you can make them into anything ie extra IFAK gear also, but claymore pouches or satchel charge bags work great also. USMC mentality repurpose anything useful.

[@nealkrueger6097]

As a salty old Marine NCO, you tough this old Devil Dog a new trick . I've been trying to figure out the New Fangled Mollie Elbe Gear. All we had in the 1980s was LC2 and Alice packs and M16-A1'S. Heck, we even had some Vietnam War era. Gear issued for the aggressor teams . There is nothing like running through the training area bush (Camp Pendleton) in Black dyed hospital scrubs and wearing canvas web gear with you hind end flopping the breeze.😅

[@AN_PVS-2]

I appreciate this awesome demonstration of issued gear. My brother is a junior soldier in thr 82nd, and I'm goint to send this to him. Im a bit worried about his and his peer's attitude towards issued stuff, as hes always asking me about or buying aftermarket stuff like crye and other expensive mag pouches. As for me, a Corpsman in the Marine infantry, I always thought most of what we got was just fine.

[@pousinboots]

I appreciate your feedback 👍🏼 There generally is a culture to overlook issued gear. But I believe we can maximize its potential and make better use of it by digging into the TM and learn all that there is to know. I’m a naturally curious guy so I research and play around w the equipment to find creative solutions not necessarily found in the TM. I figured I would compile everything I learned into a video for others to benefit from my findings. But you’re right, issued gear is undervalued. Sometimes soldiers deem it more important to “Look cool”.

[@johnmills969]

Well done SGT, great video. Show my age here a bit. But if you don't pull the white string. You can store 20 rd mags.

[@randynguyen762]

Will you be doing a video on what the medium ruck is capable of? Freaking love these video. Makes sense on why things are the way they are. Also nice to teach joes on these for range days or just better knowledge in the field

[@pousinboots]

That is part of the plan. The medium has a few things going for it but not as much as the assault pack. I just have a bunch of other videos I’m working on first. Yeah exactly, quick nuggets of knowledge to throw to the Joes 👍🏼

[@scottc287]

Wow, is that the new facility on the old Dal Molin airfield? Movin' on up from Ederle.

[@pousinboots]

Yes. Half the airfield is now a park “Peace Park” and the other half is Caserma Del Din.

[@brianloughnane781]

Your a good teacher/instructor.

[@pousinboots]

Thanks! I appreciate your feedback 😃 I enjoy teaching and helping others 💪🏼

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

LOL. All of the people spending money on ammo pouches, when the Government has them already for a lot less. And I'm guilty.

[@stevenhall2408]

Back in the 70s and 80s my go to was a claymore bag along with modified alice gear but sometimes I ran little recce missions with a canteen in one cargo pocket and a few mags cravat wrapped for noise, my CAR with just a shroud line dummy cord and a 1911 on a lanyard tucked in my back. Oh and a can of C rat pound cake! Thanks Sgt. Love this stuff. ABN 75.

[@joeh8785]

BTW, the 6 mag bando holds 3 bx25 mags nice and comfy for your plinky varminty needs. LOL That friendly and encouraging Hot Shots Part Deux smile at the end of "I hope your future ammo resupply goes well."

[@raybeak]

Can you make series for molle medium rucksack

[@hammer8771]

SGT I need you to make these things about every piece of gear brother I love this shit

[@ghilliem.g.5824]

These are both so incredibly cool

[@pousinboots]

It’s all about making use of what we already have 👍🏼

[@IPWNUinRL]

Great knowledge transfer, thank you for sharing.

[@pousinboots]

That’s what I’m trying to do! Share knowledge. I want our men and women to become better at their craft.

[@IPWNUinRL]

@@pousinboots the true hallmark of a man who has mastered his craft is passing that knowledge along rather than gatekeeping. Keep up the good work, thank you for your service💯🇺🇸

[@pousinboots]

@@IPWNUinRL I completely AGREE. Can’t stand gate keepers. Usually reflects a lack of competence in my eyes. The Spotlight Ranger.

[@barnaclebill1615]

I absolutely loved the video. I honestly didn’t know that much about either bandolier! Thanks for the great knowledge and love the channel! 👍👍😁🇺🇸

[@pousinboots]

Thanks for your feedback! I didn’t know as much until either until I started doing research. Lots to learn from a small topic huh? I didn’t mention that in Vietnam, they used 20 round magazines in the M3 bandoleer which had 7 pockets. Giving the soldier 140 rounds per bandoleer. Our current M8 (if not double stacked) has 4 pockets for the 30round mags so giving you 120 rounds. Pretty much same ball park of rounds.

[@photobygary]

great video.

[@JR-ld1et]

Great vid

[@TheTacticalChannel]

SGT Pous your videos are amazing. On a platform filled with wanna be tactical guntoobers just trying to sell stuff, you provide amazing real world expert advice on issues equipment. Keep up the great content! - Greetings from 2nd BDE 11th ABN

[@pousinboots]

Thanks for your support! I believe our soldiers tend to overlook the real potential of our standard issued TA-50. Some spend money when instead they could make good use of the U.S. Army Standard Issue gear. Maybe all it takes is a new perspective and share of knowledge 😉

[@shanewaldrop1625]

Your an outstanding leader Sgt Pous!

[@GenStallion]

I did not know that. I had an assault pack for 4+ years. We never once discussed how to use those buttons.

[@oscarpuente2029]

outstanding!

[@richardharrold4357]

Thank you SGT.

[@pousinboots]

You’re welcome 😉

[@SteveJanisCreates]

I’m not military but those 6 mag bandoliers are giving me a great idea for my CERT group for an emergency gear bag if we have to deploy quickly. Thank you so much!

[@iplayfenderbass1]

Just a heads up, the 3 and 6 mag bandoliers don't fit pmags, only aluminum mags. I scooped some up at the surplus store and learned that the hard way.

[@zombieresponder]

​@iplayfenderbass1 plenty of videos here on KZbin explaining how to stretch them to fit pmags. The alternative is to insert one up and one down.

[@TheJoeyboots]

I never thought about that. Wow

[@otetechie]

Oh man I haven’t thought about speed balls in years.

[@wango556]

Thanks Sern- we would teach the Iraqi police force to save the safety pins and use those as a closure when doubling the magazines.

[@pousinboots]

Good idea!

[@Aren-1997]

I’m not in the Army, or have any intent to use these, but was still a very interesting and well presented video to watch.

[@Bravebelly]

Amazing video! Thank you

[@pousinboots]

I appreciate your feedback 😃

[@alexismyname2284]

SGT Pous, Great Video!! I was really hoping you could make a video on how to properly reframe your large rucksack after you get your name stitched on. It something I struggled with when I first got to the unit and still don’t know if I did it properly, as well as all the attachments that go on the rucksack. If it’s not too much trouble, it would also be great if you could make another video on how you would configure your large rucksack or medium rucksack for a 6-12 mile ruck march, again great video and thank you for all the help.

[@pousinboots]

Hey! Here’s the video I used on KZbin on how to assemble the Molle II rucksack: Type “Army rucksack assembly” 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6G5gqFrYsSHrZosi=c0UJxeGzvInq1IPh

[@RobertBurton-h4t]

Great work! thank you for your service Oorah

[@pousinboots]

Appreciate the support! 👍🏼

[@MegaHogzilla]

So incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@LuminaryCursorem]

Very cool man! Thanks for introducing me to the combat bra. I have to say, Pous is an interesting surname.

[@Iwillfigureoutanamelater]

Can't wait to see all of this have to change for the incoming XM7 LOL!

[@phh2400]

Hi Pous, nice to see new video. I would add one thing - the six mag molle II bandoleer is a really tight fit for military stanag magazines. Wider, popular magpul pmags or lancers (and similar) will fit inside, but unable to close and secure. But nothing what adding a second snap fastener or bit of velcro wouldn't fix. I would also like your comment on having loaded magazines in the assault pack front pocket. IMHO it would be better to have the snap fasteners inside the main pack, perhaps bit slower to deploy, but maybe double the load, and more importantly, closer to the human body. And use front pocket for lighter things, like rain jacket, or perishables, e.g. MRE,

[@heymanmotorsports49]

Thank you for the knowledge transfer paratrooper! Literally sending this video to my troops after I type this response.

[@jinchaos93]

Didn't even know bandoliers were used like that

[@bluemonday09]

Excellent video

[@gaugeray7462]

Thank you sarge.

[@friendofcoal]

Did they quit putting a stripper clip guide/speed loader with the M8 Bandoleer?

[@kimber3865]

It's still in there

[@pousinboots]

Yes yes they’re still there. Always in the far left pocket. Just not in every bandoleer.

[@alangriggs4420]

ONE per can in the top Bandoleer.

[@petercannova5026]

thank you good stuff

[@pousinboots]

You’re welcome 👍🏼

[@codyamann12345]

Dude, the army needs to just put you in charge of making tutorial videos to go on some variation of ArmyPubs or something. So much of the Infantry's knowledge/TTP's is just passed down through generations of NCO's, and its really easy for that chain to break and for this knowledge to be lost for decent portions of the force (especially in non-light units).

[@pousinboots]

You’re completely right about the broken chain of knowledge passed down. A lot of people hold that knowledge to themselves because they want to look good when the moment arises that they can flex that knowledge. It’s like that everywhere. Knowledge is power. As an NCO, I deem it important to develop all of our soldiers. We can always be better.

[@LarryGraham7]

Well presented! I really enjoy these videos. Happy Passover/Easter. Btw, I'm drinking a G&T. Cheers!

[@pousinboots]

Thank you! Buona Pasqua from Italy! 🇮🇹😃

[@discosanandreas]

Hooah Sgt. Pous. - PAO HHQ 82nd Airborne 97-01

[@멍멍이-f8o]

Wow it’s very amazing. Thank you for your sharing. Impressed 👍 Greetings from 🇰🇷

[@chuckfinley3152]

The safety pin mystery revealed

[@blacktronpavel]

Great video. The only thing I don't like about the 6 mag bandoleer is that it doesn't fit PMAGs. I've been running the latter since 2006.

[@davidhaynes4425]

Excellent video…..thank you

[@pousinboots]

You’re welcome 😉

[@kenmckittrick7876]

Thank you Sgt Pous. You make it look good. You're putting out Great videos, you should be like a spokesman for the Army or maybe even have an Action figure made of You. No Homo, I was in the Navy during the Ronnie Reagan years. Can you put out some Ranger bebroll videos featuring Woobie and rain poncho tip n tricks?

[@Frens03]

Go Sky Soldiers! Cheers from Vicenza

[@davelindgren5245]

I never thought I would watch a 15 minute about Bandoleer management and learn something during the entire 15 minutes, but I did.

[@xusmico187]

Never thought this was needed this was taught by out combat vets

[@charlesaferg]

This is incredibly valuable yet has so few likes and views. Share this.

[@pousinboots]

Hopefully soldiers take away something from this video and apply it at their level 👌🏼

[@slantana]

10 years in the Army, 5 as a grunt and 5 in reserve psyop. As others have said, I did not learn about the bandolier versatility until recently. I really wish I'd snagged a bunch for myself when running the ammo point on range days. No one ever showed me the bungee/6 mag bandolier hacks, either. Those bandoliers stayed buried in a box of my unused TA50 until CIF turn in.

[@pousinboots]

I think most 6 mag bandoleers are buried away deep in storage for nearly everyone 😂I did too! It was only after making the Assault Pack video 👉🏼kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6LTYXlqrtt8pq8 that I discovered it.

[@cjtexas9646]

Very cool and informative video! Thank you so much!

[@pousinboots]

You’re welcome! 😃

[@romeotango8650]

Great presentation. Your presentation style, cadence and tone reminds me very much of the great Paul Harrell.

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

I've seen photos of ARVN wearing M8 around their waist. Small waist = less real estate?

[@remotetrekker-dg3re]

Excellent class.

[@domin8rdominant763]

Thanks for sharing this with Californians that only have ten round mags that would for sure be super hard to retrieve one of these.

[@robertosullivan672]

From one Sgt to another (Irish Defence Forces, Infantry). Well done. very informative and exactly what we should be doing as NCO's. Any chance you could do videos on how you pack the MOLLE 4K and/or the Assault pack for say, 24-72 hours? Looking to compare to how we do it and see if I can learn anything new. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks and Sláinte.

[@pousinboots]

I appreciate your feedback! That’s something I want to do actually. I was thinking about taking some leave days to do a video on that. All depends on time available tbh. That’s a good recommendation! Thanks 😃👍🏼

[@dwj388]

One of those 6 Mag bandoliers and a Claymore bag and you're going to be the ultimate lightfighter.

[@leaningforward5294]

Nice job Sergeant. ARCOM

[@pousinboots]

Thanks! I wish 😄

[@SPEC4Gaming]

7 years in the Infantry and this entire video had me going "What the fuck?!" Turns out all that stuff is useful and not just something I should throw in a duffel and forget about until CIF asks for it back! Gotta say tho - as a bald dude? Dig the hair style! Gotta recommend to your barber!

[@pousinboots]

I reacted the same way the more I researched everything for the video 😂

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Is your bungee an issue item? What length?

[@jamespseaman4136]

A canteen holder holds more magazines!

[@kamyk5215]

Maybe a film about new abn tap?