Military Issue FLC Configurations - Redefining Issued Equipment (Episode 12)

[@col.strayga1389]

Just use a safariland MLS molle plate for the holster.

[@LegionPreparedness]

I appreciate that I forgot that existed!

[@joshberends1146]

I never knew this existed, so thank you.

[@anthonylombardi4168]

​@@LegionPreparednessGWOT soldier here. Setting one up for my kid for CAPa SAR school as a search and rescue vest/ medic vest for non combat civilian use LOL

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@anthonylombardi4168 that is pretty cool! It’s always interesting to see what people can do and how people can tailor rigs like this for all sorts of applications

[@ElMachoMucho]

I think the FLC is very underrated

[@LegionPreparedness]

I agree you can do so much with it

[@enterBJ40]

As a civilian I use it as s safety vest replacement since the ones provided in my job really suck. I use it to hold my tools, radio and cellphones (personal and company). Since is not safety complaints, I just add some 1 inch wide fluorescent webbing in the front, rear and sides. It performs really well . I can carry all I need and if need to expand I just buy some pouches in Ebay and modify to make it work. wonder why is not more popular as a tool holder/carrier among civilian contractors or technicians who have to carry a multitool or a Fluke tester and few screwdriver around in a factory or processing plant.

[@juweikwen4030]

Yes, cheap and good. I own 3* sets of US FLC vests for One-day hiking purpose.

[@intergalacticchicano]

I remember when i reclassed to a scout and got set to the Iraqi surge, one of the senior scouts showed me the second configuration on the old UCP MOLLE vest, ever since then i always did that until i got that more high speed MOLLE gear. I rarely bought any non issued Army stuff unless it was to make it more comfortable for me.

[@LegionPreparedness]

Thats awesome!

[@cthulhu6697]

I used to have an old FLC years ago and I set it up like your 2nd configuration so that it would be more like a chest rig. I much prefer the RACK vest when it comes to U.S.-made chest rigs, but for someone just figuring out what load carrying methods they prefer, they could do worse than a FLC ( like spending $30 and more for a Chinese-made Condor chest rig when they could have genuine U.S. military gear for cheaper ;) ). All the mods and configurations you show are better than wearing a FLC as it comes. I liked being able to bridge pouches across the ( always up after upgrade ) zipper so I could mount more gear. I didn't have an issue with the vest interfering with my pistol belt and the stuff on it. I adjusted it to ride like all of my chest rigs and tac vests, with the base of the vest at the middle of my belly button, and I use regular military pistol belts. Cool video, it would have made adjusting everything to my preferences a lot easier. A buddy of mine that was in the Marines finally said "Hey man, want me to show you a much better way that you'll like a lot better?" He helped me get everything just like I like it and I was just starting to really dig it when it got packed into a box among many boxes and I haven't seen it since. After I die, someone will probably find it in my garage in a box under a bunch of junk, still configured like that

[@LegionPreparedness]

I appreciate your input! Its cool to see the different ways people assemble their kit to figure out what will work for the masses

[@NC-tf7uz]

I really appreciate you taking the time to make videos on all these different systems. I am former Army and picked up some old kits from surplus that i used to use, but its been so long since I've set one up it's nice to hear someone go through the different options again. I was a POG when I was in, but I am definitely getting more into the kit setups and preparedness as a civilian especially with everything going on lately in cities.

[@LegionPreparedness]

You're welcome! I'll be adding some additional firearms content here in the near future as theres some things that have come up in my gunsmithing classes with SDI that can address and aid the students, school, and industry.

[@MisterJake]

I always hated the four straps on mine and now because of you, I’m down to two and can don it like a vest and it’s just as comfortable as before. The solution seems so obvious now but I didn’t realize it until I saw you do it. Thanks!

[@jerryrichards8172]

Iso glad I found your site I just orderd my first flc + pouches. I have been useing the vietnam set up since the 80 thank for what you're sharing ❤

[@TheBetito123]

Went to West Point like 4 years ago, 2nd configuration cadets used to call (Front Loading). As a new cadet myself i never understood what front loading was until now. It was simply chaning the belt config. Thank you so much

[@tonybarone5757]

We did that 20yrs ago when my unit was issued the gen 1 molle gear.

[@59plexi]

thanks for showing this! just got mine for camping....comes in handy dandy!!!

[@LegionPreparedness]

You bet!

[@Thatone98civic]

It definitely is one of the most underrated pieces of kit I just picked up 2 more of them

[@johnevans6480]

Thank you for the job, I was modifying my FLC vest and I was looking for different types of use. Personally, I use a modified radio pouch ( zipper closure system) as a light backpack and the waistpack as a poncho/light sleep system Carrier above the Buttpack.

[@LegionPreparedness]

thats awesome

[@steveturner3999]

Thanks for sharing this. I have 3 FLC’s and now have a lot more options since watching this.

[@cardinalpoints2839]

I love them. Have two, one set up for my 5.56 the other for .308. Probably under $50 each with mag, admin, etc pouches. Great for high power rifle competitions, I just throw it over the back of my seat and have access to everything.

[@benblake2780]

If running the FLC like a chest rig and removing the included belt, its really easy to make a back strap with a couple feet of 1in webbing and a pair of ITW Nexus buckles

[@snapswivel]

Thanks, great video. My flc came in up in the second configuration. The belt was sewn in place. I guess am going to keep a buckle back, don't want to start cutting it loose .

[@gunsofmasseffect4321]

I've been playing with them as of late, I've so far have purchased M81 Woodland, and ACU, Woodland works beat in my areas for 3 out of the 4 seasons, researching on how to possibly dye or paint the ACU white, for a winter setup, buy purchasing a complete ACU rifleman kit.

[@ironteacup2569]

I like the flc over all. I find it to work well. All it really needed was a back attachment for a camelback but otherwise it hasn’t show. It’s age to bad

[@dennisnaffah8733]

Go to fire force USA. They make back panels for the flc

[@LegionPreparedness]

I agree if it has a back attachment I think it would have had much better success

[@dasauto7346]

Thanks for helping me not hate my FLC's! I have one setup for paintball and am going to kit the other for training until I can afford a plate carrier and plates. The belt on my FLC's were shorter than here so I lose a bit of real estate, but still functions far better than default.

[@LegionPreparedness]

You’re welcome! Always here to help !

[@ArmouredCommander]

Hey man. Love your videos. I was wondering if you had a plan to make a vid on any tips and tricks for the standard large MOLLE ruck? You’ve modified so much of the standard conventional kit that I am dying to see how setup your ruck is. Love the videos. Thanks in advance! :)

[@LegionPreparedness]

I’ll do a video of that when I return to the states I’m currently in the middle of moving back to the states from Europe.

[@ssww3]

@@LegionPreparedness awesome stay safe

[@NC-tf7uz]

I would also be into that video for sure!

[@deismoday]

I like the FLC. Especially when you config it with the buckle behind you, making it into a chest rig, it's honestly pretty sweet. Similar to TAPS, but I think TAPS only shines when you clip it to your IOTV or PC. I tried the battle belt method while crossing the back straps into an "X" behind my back, but I didn't like it because the front portion of the vest would always drop and hang low whenever I had to bend or lean forward. One time it even smacked my casualty in the face while I was training on how to use a SKED. Lol but the battle belt was nice if only for the placement of the dump pouch. Regardless, back to the 2nd configuration and it's stuck with me since. Thanks for the vid.

[@LegionPreparedness]

I agree with you here. The cross strap method on the FLC is a great way to keep things tight to the body.

[@XxJames-PaulxX]

Great video, can’t wait for the rest of the series! Set my flc up in the second configuration today, I like it a lot!

[@LegionPreparedness]

Wifi permitting with this recent snow storm we'll have the rifleman and leaders flc setup tonight and then ill update the schedule on the website from whats coming out Jan 2022 - Summer of 2022

[@qinarizonaful]

IDEA! For split FLC and battle belt, you can 1. Weave paracord back and forth in the MOLLE slots in the lower inner edges of the back flap, pull to size and secure with one or more cord lockers! OR... 2. Use a pouch you want in the middle and weave like above from each side of the pouch to the flaps in back of the FLC! Everyone has a spare pouch!! Now every FLC comes with a free Battle Belt!!! Party On!!!🎉🫡

[@LegionPreparedness]

That’s not a bad idea at all! I dig it

[@JEJAK5396]

A few different ways to run it is to ditch the belt completely and instead for the rear strap use a length of 1”-2” wide elastic webbing and; 1. Sew it on to one side and use a buckle on whatever side you’re going to put it on from. 2. Use a buckle on each side. 3. Use triglides and keep the rear closed off and use the front in the split configuration.

[@LegionPreparedness]

Love it, I agreed !

[@JEJAK5396]

@@LegionPreparedness And for guys running issues Kit that can’t cut or modify it, you can easily add a rear elastic belt without permanent mods by using extra webbing and tri-glides

[@mrwdpkr5851]

If you don't mind " High Ride " you can put a IWB Kydex holster in a molle 2 double mag pouch .

[@tylerfreal6472]

i run a eagle war belt with molle drog leg panel and bought the safrialand molle adapter with qls and works great

[@LegionPreparedness]

Very Good!

[@ElMachoMucho]

Last year I saw the original Mollee 2 informational video and there is soooooo much you can do with this issued gear than I realize at the time

[@LegionPreparedness]

You can do a lot it just takes a little bit of problem solving and you can create allot of solutions

[@ssww3]

@@LegionPreparedness you can also mount a molle hydration pouch but the drag handle will me covered

[@joedamore9350]

Heavy duty zipties the 150 lb ones will hold you pistol at a drop down length securely.

[@joedamore9350]

I got one and it still seems like the old school lbv with the flc war belt is the better system. You lose a few pouches, but it is easy on and easy off. Am i missing something? Cause im pretty much stuck in this set up with that drag handle and the war belt seems like it should be connected in some way for support. I'd appreciate any advice in running this effectively in the two piece configuration. We had h harnesses and lbvs when i was in maybe thats why i still gravitate to that.

[@benjakiela1748]

Never thought of making this like a chest rig by flipping the belt around. And or using it as a stand alone belt.

[@LegionPreparedness]

Its a good system overall. Even though its been phased out of most of the military it's still a good back up to or just simple training system.

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

Second way is best imo can forget about the using zipper and cover it with mag shingle

[@faolanlupus]

A company called Fire Force makes a back panel for the FLC! I'd post a link but KZbin won't let me. They also make flc's in colors like green and black.

[@LegionPreparedness]

I like this! I will buy it for a future video

[@Slider77755]

I want to get one of these now.

[@LegionPreparedness]

Do it!

[@Slider77755]

@@LegionPreparedness you should make a video putting it on

[@ssww3]

They are cheep to buy

[@jerryrichards8172]

Can you tell me from what date the flc was in service from ? I like the history of this stuff❤

[@actually_a_circle]

I got a flc just yesterday and whoever it was issued to cut the molle belt to fit them (theres maybe 7" of belt left, they where tiny) and now it's useless to me😢

[@bill4894]

Explain which method has more adjustability for different size outer wear. Here in Michigan we have some pretty wild temperature swings . I think with the original set up and the front unzipped using the two buckles would provide more room and quicker transitioning between clothing.

[@LegionPreparedness]

I would agree with that statement. That’s why there are multiple configurations. You get to choose what would be best for your mission, operational environment, and duty position

[@rodderickwheatley8762]

With the FLC configured with the buckle at the back, does the buckle interfere when you carry your ruck? Ie rub on your back

[@dirtyscoundrel2013]

Just watched the beginning. Does it have built in rifle magazine pockets?

[@LegionPreparedness]

It does not

[@dirtyscoundrel2013]

@@LegionPreparedness thanks. And thanks for responding.

[@qinarizonaful]

Hi! Really enjoyed this content! I recently happened across 3 x Gulf War British (shhhh, I know), Osprey vests with 9 pouches each for $39 ea. I bought two for buddies, and we will set them up like this. I love the suspension from the full netted vest, and extra MOLLE all over the Osprey back. I love getting close to the ground, despite what others say. Being a 48G3 AF, I didn't hump that much after training, but set up with load bearing belt, buttpack, M9 and M4 and small Alice or Recce/LBT pack (to fit over or instead of my Aircrew Survival vest, since it only had kit for 30 min anyway!) in case I got shot down on the helo. As aircrew, we almost always put the MOLLE plate pistol holster just to the left of the midline upper chest, at 45 deg down for access, and cleared the tucked chin, so the M9's hammer wouldn't bite you in the jaw. Rarely ran a drop leg... PJs did though. We trained to reconfigure our ANVIS 4949s to ground config with head straps, cuz we didn't expect to run the flight helmets, or later "Darth Vader" helmets stuck on the ground! Great content! Thank you!!! 🫡

[@LegionPreparedness]

That is pretty boogie! I enjoyed the read!

[@nickmoeckly9639]

Do you know how any ways to attach army surplus molle 2 hydration carrier to this vest

[@LegionPreparedness]

Most the guys I knew that did that would just zip tie or 550 cord it on

[@lukebrown3390]

Thanks for the vid! By any chance do you have any experience with the Eagle Industries H Harness? I’m currently building one but I can’t find many resources about it.

[@LegionPreparedness]

I don’t but I’ll look into it in the future. However, I’ll post the rifleman kit setup tomorrow. I would use that as a reference point to start from and build your h harness with that concept in mind

[@LegionPreparedness]

I’m honestly not a big fan of the h-harness system, nor were a lot of people I’ve worked with. However, I realize it’s usually always available on venture surplus and there variations of it that other companies make it. I’ll try and grab one up from venture surplus and put one together as a Gen purpose low vis kit

[@operhater7386]

I've found the best use for the FLC is tossing it in the trash and utilizing a battle/war belt.

[@LegionPreparedness]

Unfortunately there are still leaders in the military that require the use of it. It comes down to either help square away the dudes that have to use it so they are more capable with what they have or leave them to suffer until their leadership get pushed out because of their narrow mindedness. You choose! We both agree it’s not a great system but knowing how to set it up is going to set you up for success in the future by helping others and if you ever have to resort back to it you know how to make it work and give yourself the edge ;) ! Keep an open mind and you’ll be able to conquer all 🤙🏻

[@johnathondavid801]

I'm in a unit that doesn't allow battle belts or anything that isn't issued to us from CIF/Unit supply.

[@LegionPreparedness]

What Unit are you in?

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@operhater7386 Definitely not what I'm tracking. I've heard from multiple active and NG Infantry personnel and Units that some do allow the use of commercially available products, and there are numerous units that do not allow the use of commercially available products.

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@operhater7386 it is what it is

[@MissingLinkMTB]

I miss the FLC as a Guardsman. It just worked well for most of what we do. I can't stand the new rifleman's set we're issued.

[@nationaldeath4029]

Don't cut. Punch holes with an ice pick. Then just bolt it on. I would use helmet hardware because they are flat and rounded off.

[@nicholasfecteau4476]

Loving your reviews, is there any chance of you reviewing a Shellback Tactical Banshee Elite 2.0 in the future?

[@LegionPreparedness]

We’ll put it on the request list

[@MunitionsDudTester]

You mentioned you think there's better options out there. What would those options be?

[@LegionPreparedness]

To the flc as a whole, London Bridge, AWS, Tac Tailor to name a few

[@briansirianni2369]

I have a question, what year is this equipment? 2000's or before?

[@TheBetito123]

Its Molle II i think its early 2000s

[@ronhanish]

drag handle very uncomfortable on neck, i cut mine off

[@LegionPreparedness]

That is an optio

[@MrSelfDestruct00]

Any opinions on FLC vs TAPS?

[@LegionPreparedness]

Flc is more universal taps is more restricted to just m4/ar setups

[@MrSelfDestruct00]

@@LegionPreparedness if all you're doing is land nav and m4, do you think one is superior or about even/user preference?

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@MrSelfDestruct00 I would probably go taps cause you can do more with less.. it already comes with pockets for mags, radios, and accessories. The flc you have to purchase all the extra pouches

[@MrSelfDestruct00]

@@LegionPreparedness Thanks for the tips and quick replies!

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@MrSelfDestruct00 absolutely

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

? What's the point? You've taken a system that's already better if you've got a team mate and made it necessary to have a team mate? Hey, Bro, buckle my bra? Thank God for ALICE. Don't get me wrong, I have a FLC but it's set up for AR mags, water, and IFAK only. You know, the way it's designed to be used. It gets stored with my rifle.

[@LegionPreparedness]

The point is to aid the viewers in configuring their FLC in a manner that’s best suited for their application. You also don’t need a team mate to buckle the back of you configure it that way unless you’re fat. At the end of the day it’s shooters preference there’s no right or wrong way to set this thing up. There’s a guy on Instagram that’s isolated different ways to build the FLC that we’re inviting to film with and he’s doing a lot of other stuff that’s really impressive. So be open minded about kit because you can do some really incredible things with it if your willing to take the time and get creative with it

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Rules for a soldier. 1 never volunteer. 2 never walk when you can ride. 3 when there's food, eat. 4 never stand when you can sit, never slt when you can lie down. 5 when there's nothing to do, sleep. I added #5 but it has bearing. 6 the greatest sin is envy. 7 see rule #5. #6 leads to I want shiny new stuff. #8 lay off the caffeinated snacks until they're needed. LOL, yooboob is full of folks that remind me of why you don't allow tweakers access to paint, saws, or automotive tools. Like Paracord rifle slings. When you need the cord, now you have no sling. Anyway, see rules #5&6.

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

​@@LegionPreparednessBTW, I've done the shock cord mod on a 3 cell mag panel. Outstanding mod! 👍👍👍👍👍😍😍😍