Special Task Force 420 Kit Discussion: Pattern 83 Battle Jacket

Today I am joined by Administrative Results, a member of Task Force 420, to discuss a legendary piece of surplus kit. The Pattern 83 Battle Jacket.
The Pattern 83 Battle Jacket was developed in South Africa, to be a part of the Pattern 83 system. This included the battle jacket, a chest rig, and the ruck sack. All of which were to be used together on a patrol.
Today we'll discuss the ins and outs of the battle jacket, and whether or not it is still relevant when compared to more modern kit.
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[@BlueJeanOperator]

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[@pyeitme508]

Rad 🤩

[@actually_a_circle]

Dude the original documentary this was inspired by is bad ass

[@oskar6661]

Considering the popularity of this rig (I used to run a crappy one about 20 years ago in airsoft), I'm surprised no modern manufacturer has made a quality replica. Even in beautiful nutria brown.

[@aaronkopp2008]

KommandoStore makes a replica M83 chest rig in nutria brown and ranger green. They also make a modernized one as well. Nutria brown is best brown!

[@frozentrip9175]

@@aaronkopp2008 how's the quality? the '83 SADF chest rig and battle jacket look like a good starting point for a rig loadout but I've yet to get the money for one (I'm an idiot with bad spending habits)

[@kr-lp2nj]

Varusteleka is making a pattern 83 inspired chest rig. It was shown on jari instagram a long time ago

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

MFH makes a replica in a variety of camo patterns (military 1st is a major retailer for them), they're pretty good ergonomic quirks aside.

[@wodinloki9504]

@@kr-lp2nj they do custom work to, you can always email them and ask about how much one setup the way you like could run, many other shops do custom work, tactical tailor etc.

[@chriskheir7688]

The reference to the SA special task force at the beginning is gold. If you know you know

[@AdministrativeResults]

Admin and BJO break down Angola

[@mitch511]

DEEP in some African bush.

[@jfrost1260]

AK mags in the battle jacket are similar to "backdoor pleasure". You can do it, but you might rip something important.

[@justinburger2558]

You can still pickup old pattern 83 battle jackets and chest rigs for $10-15 in South Africa, the rucksack is quite difficult to find for a reasonable price below $35. Managed to find a old diary in the chest rig I got

[@sp3v0nhotrocks93]

I’m soo jealous

[@B_kiz]

grab one for me bro!

[@jonmoate4184]

Older video but $120 for pat83 here in the states & battle jacket about $300

[@justinburger2558]

@@jonmoate4184 Getting difficult to find ones in good condition in south africa, but still super cheap around $20 for chest rig $30 for battle jacket

[@uurkisme]

Bro you should buy them all and make bank. They're 200$ plus these days in the states

[@DelcoAirsoft]

BJO and Admin: Let's use the Far Cry 2 music and font to attract viewers. Me a major Far Cry 2 connoisseur: I see what you did there... NOICE BRU.

[@efoxneo]

The best Far Cry that I would love to see a remake for.

[@obviousgreyman]

Caught that as well. Loved that game.

[@ThePyro3825]

I remember first getting a Pattern 83 chest rig and battle jacket over 10 years ago (thank the Blood Diamond/District 9/late Cold War/90s-era Southern Africa rabbit hole), and I thought to myself "this is a very niche thing that will never catch on outside of the forums".

[@GunMagWarehouseTV]

Love the intro! The real video it's based on is like a movie scene.

[@SadenIsWatchin]

Do you have a link to the real video?

[@GunMagWarehouseTV]

@@SadenIsWatchin you bet. you will see dead ppl, just as a heads up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIrSeYp8pKpsh5Y

[@PHIllip324]

@@SadenIsWatchin I forget the name of it but it's by Journeyman Pictures and it has something to do with the SAPS Special Task Force.

[@cb7677]

so funny they used this clip, it is classic original brus: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIrSeYp8pKpsh5Y

[@ginger0208]

@@SadenIsWatchin kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJaQiJh5hr95sKs

[@broadswordcdb5879]

Kicked me right in the nostalgia. Played airsoft in a repro 83 battle jacket long ago as a young autistic lad in my high school days. Tried it out with all my grown up toys now and I think the mag pouches are even tighter than the real thing unfortunately.

[@TheHaughtyOsprey]

What does your neuro statis have to do with anything?

[@jhutch1470]

Are you used to it being tighter than the real thing?

[@mitchbrown3753]

I had one of these when I was in the Aussie Army, one of the guys gave it to me. I loved it but stupidly sold it when I got out. Maybe I’ll need to get another now that I live in America and can have fun.

[@jackmccanna1377]

where are the diamonds

[@volgantifriebus9549]

In a cave somewhere probably

[@Lepiota]

Ur mom ate them

[@wcw2793]

SHOW ME DA DIAMONDS!!!

[@xxxlonewolf49]

They are on screen 😉

[@anondeilvers91]

I know you have. THE PINK ONE!!!

[@PHIllip324]

You joke about carrying a waifu pillow back there, but the P83 vest is probably big enough to seriously do it.

[@umbralobserver]

Ah nice to see a review on this, bought one a couple weeks ago for use when not wearing a plate carrier. I just really like how you can carry all your stuff in pouches that are all on one convenient rig. Will be perfect for day or 2 day hikes.

[@captainsaffa4673]

Steek,steek,steek! Gets my blood pumping everytime👌🏻

[@charlcoetzee402]

Can find them here in SA from around 20 USD.i wore one for years when doing counter poaching in the Kruger area.

[@sovereignstate6760]

Can you help me get one plz? ;-; they're so expensive

[@john2244]

Still have and use mine regularly. Rural armed response work.

[@GMRVC1]

Long term bush hunter mindset. Live off the land and bushcraft vs packing the kitchen sink. In the Boer war for S. Africa, the Dutch, hostile to the British and local tribesmen were feared for their marksmanship with the 7mm. Well known for headshots at greater distances than their adversaries could even reach effectively. The Dutch farmers were particularly effective bush hunters before they were forced to become warriors.

[@GaryOak92]

If you want a battle jacket but can’t source the OG, Australian Army m83 jackets are easily sourced and have some minor life improvement upgrades like fastex connectors on the side pouches.

[@user-uu2ez1xm9f]

I used to sell them online after using one in East Timor in '01, then Afghanistan in '05. Bought them from SA for cents on the dollar. Best rig i've ever used as a rifleman. Still have 50 odd battle jackets and 10-15 chest rigs boxed in my garage.

[@schnitzelmandownbadfrfr3778]

Australian?

[@ayegee6093]

Interested in selling any?

[@robertgarcia6561]

Love my pattern 83 chest rig, you could smell the age. Almost reminded me of digging out things from a footlocker. It's my favorite rig to run at the range or hike with.

[@GustheGunGuy]

Absolutely love the BJO/Admin collab videos, especially since they always use stuff that I have, too, lol

[@toolzrus5118]

old gear is slept on still good and will still work

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Love that you used the SAP-STF audio from that OG documentary, hellyeah!! I really like the Type 83 Battle Jacket, got a secondary- issued MFH made one (was UCP- ACU before I dyed and rattle-canned it) that was issued out sparsely to active and national guard units for a time, my only issue with them is the configuration of the magazine pouches on the waist section, very awkward trying to get to the ones on the far right hand side for right-handed shooters that primarily reload with the left hand. Just an ergonomics quirk. I use the Grenade pouches for my Compass and other stuff like Tape roll, spare Rag or Balaclava, Batteries, things like that. The Hydration/ large cargo pouches are nice, can fit quite a bit in them apart from a Canteen (like NODs). Also on non-surplus Type 83 BJ's (the MFH made ones), the Mag pouches are really tight, they usually only hold one STANAG mag each instead of two. The Shoulder padding is also something to be desired with improvement, a little on the bulky side (again especially the MFH ones), can be easily replaced with EVA Foam pad fill in modification to slim down the profile without sacrificing comfort (also helps with buoyancy as a side benefit, the original padding is open cell foam which isn't nearly as effective).

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@GunsAmmoGear They're Chinese made, also Cordura Nylon is not the only brand/ type of Nylon on the market, and not the only type used in contracted manufacturing for gear for the military. Cordura Nylon is a proprietary brand and a competitor with other Nylon manufacturers, many Nylon Mills produce various blends and types of Nylon including but not limited to Cordura brand Nylon. They're stitched well, insofar as the material, the outer shelling of the pouches and some other parts are 700D or 1000D nylon, the strapping is nylon, the liner of the pouches and dividers and the grosgrain are a plasticine vinyl nylon blend, padding is open cell foam (that can be replaced if you want to use closed cell eva foam instead). They're overall more rigid than the SADF original rigs, but break in nicely over time. Much like the ucp-acu webbing vests we got in the Army for stateside training use, they're constructed along the same contract standards and were a secondary-issued piece of kit to national guard and reserve units as well as some active duty units for a time (I've got one that i'm doing a giveaway with after customizing it with a dye and paint job).

[@SS-tr5ru]

Admins South African/ rhodie accent is 🔥

[@Bluecollarjoe6B9]

The South African Taskforce reference at the beginning is gold.

[@ilocosmetro]

I believe in Battle Jacket Supremacy

[@GryphonIndustrial]

Canvas GP strap with the hooks cut off, paracord on one end, and an ALICE adjustment strap on the other... not a combination I'd ever thought to see.

[@thegrandinquisitor8239]

Admin threw a Bru into the vid and now I wanna watch Blood Diamond for the 69th time.

[@zappypuma]

Still got my 83 jacket and rucksack and still original after all these years and two 2L rig water bottles.

[@rochcoach]

Admin rocking those Rhodie Zero Shorts, and looking way better than I do in them

[@patrickoberem9109]

Having fought in one of these I can say they were really functional. You could travel light, fast and silently. The chest webbing was also great, usually worn with main pack ( Grootsak). The main pack could be dropped in a hurry and then you were highly mobile and ready for the fight. They were forged and designed for our bush war.

[@Tusk_III]

Awesome channel. Keep up the great work bru!

[@swojal1493]

Gorka suits are super underrated

[@chadkhl1690]

In Europe, repro 83 chestrigs are the tits for airsoft, every kid had one. Mine was in French CCE CAMO, first chestrigs I ever owned

[@christianbgood2910]

Standard issue when I was in the SADF. loved the battle jacket. I used to mount it over/on the back of my grootsak with my staldak (helmet) on the top of the grootsak when moving to a TB. Then the grootsak gets left at the TB while the battle jacket was used for the essentials...mostly mags. The back pouch at the top was mostly used if carrying the radio or wet gear and rat packs while the side pouches were used for the dixies...etc. everything you needed for and extended patrol. No time wasted, you could go into fire and movement immediately with your battle jacket making everything you need easily accessible. Good times, no armour needed.

[@empire-classfirenationbatt2691]

Yep. Just finished my 2 year contract in the SANDF. Really solid kit. Still works. At the bottom back pouch I generally carried my dixie (mostly during training) and at the top either my poncho or if there was no need I would put other miscellaneous stuff in there I'd need for when we were on a long halt. Side kidney pouches had my 2 litre bottles or one and then the other empty for empty mags/random stuff. Served me very well. Now looking at buying some bateleur 90 webbing for my time in the reserves.

[@TheDanGuy]

A modern take on this would be a platatac vm-rig with the caf mod and a chicom y harness. Any modern camo you need, 8 mags, 4 he, 2 admin/ med, 2 gp, y harness adds space for water and dems etc. Damn fine kit if I say so myself.

[@conorfoster2337]

I fucking love mine, I can fit enough alcohol to killyself in it and still have a fighting load. You can also take your rig to a tailor and have the flaps extended if you can't sew, allowing you to use 47 and vz58 mags. Mine came with an empty pack of Courtleigh cigarettes in the map pouch.

[@connor95880]

I live in South Africa and I bought the pat 83 for 16 dollars and the chest rig for 20 Love the video was really good👌

[@B_kiz]

grab me one ill pay shipping!

[@jhutch1470]

@@B_kiz Have him grab you ten. You could make good money on the extras. LOL

[@porty4444]

"You could put anything you wanna keep cold in there tommy boy"

[@davidoftheforest]

I have mine in CADPAT

[@TexasSurplusPro]

A truly beautiful bromance.

[@josephpratt8774]

Y’all should give the British combat vests some love.

[@medicineman6454]

I finished half a large loaf of garlic jalapeño cheese bread while watching this...thanks for the entertainment. Was thinking about picking one up awhile back, but saw how much some places were charging and went with an old school Arktis rig instead.

[@dakotamaiden4331]

Shit dude...half a loaf...

[@stoutstanding5674]

I know I'm very late to the party here but... I have used a pattern 83 jacket for around 5 years in my previous role in the military and my current role as a contractor and I think its an amazing piece of kit. not only have I used it to support my armour and day sack but as a stand alone on patrols it absolutely excels. Now in my current role I'm able to carry all the kit and equipment I need to and I can have it stowed and ready to bull up when I need to

[@ExtremeGearLabs]

Radio or 2L water bottle in rear upper pocket, meatcan in the lower rear pocket, 2L or radio in hip pockets as well. Check out ExtremeGearLabs for more South African influenced gear.

[@bruceonderdonk6848]

I got a p83 to use a work rig, and I can confirm that there are many Down side to it, along with many ups. the rig it self is extremely comfortable and durable, it holds up to three days worth of shit if you need it to, along with the fact that it's easy to repair. Now the down sides are, it's really bulky, it's rare and if you break it to much your probably not going to find another one, it's a stand alone piece so it is for the most part ment for one job and one job only and for the price it's not worth it sometimes. Tldr it's good but it's not for everyone.

[@colebehrens4824]

Does anyone else see the similarity between this dynamic due and garand thumb and mojo? 👀

[@TheFlowersOfNaivety]

I use my SA-83 repro I got in 2004 for airsoft with MP5 mags and out on hikes with my AR. I love it.

[@John037A1]

Like the font used, Rare to see em

[@0fficer47]

The far cry 2 music hits hard... My GPS is blinking! My guns are jamming! Malaria is pounding

[@civilizationsend]

HAHA for the AK mags just put the cover tab at an angle .... its holds just fine

[@ingram0774]

I like how bjo can keep admin on track

[@bigchimptactical]

My son who is an anime authority I will have you know will point out to me.... "It's pronounced 'why-foo' dad." 🤣

[@schnitzelmandownbadfrfr3778]

Im sorry for your loss

[@bigchimptactical]

@@schnitzelmandownbadfrfr3778 mmmkay

[@rowdyboy00]

Taking a shit and drinking my coffee. ☕️

[@Porty1119]

That intro is a vibe and half. I think I need to start using 5-tone signaling on my radios now.

[@sten9556]

Ja boet...the old South African Police Special Task Force...seriously hard core.

[@marcota458]

The stf have a specific patt 83 copy made in green cordura with two std water batttle pouch, never used patt 83 nutria for other than training

[@rogersmith8480]

Where can I purchase a BEW PATTERN 83 BATTLE CHEST RIG? The 1000D one, please.

[@comradeamerican4393]

My 6b5 and 6b3 had Russian candy rappers in them lol

[@spotmyimpactbro]

SADF gear are baller as all hell. Nutria shirt and jacket is what I desire.

[@liamphillips2967]

The British Assault vest In DPM which came about 10 years after the 83 is quite similar, I have some time on it and I love old PLCE and DPM kit. Sucks when it gets wet tho.

[@loosecannon6852]

Love Nutria Brown ! You guys didn't say Bru nearly enough !

[@justin8561]

Hearing the dubbed sf special service video made me bust tf out laughing y’all are fucking hilarious for that

[@ExtremeGearLabs]

This rig was contemporary to Israeli Epod harnesses which used velcro closures.

[@davidfrench3657]

Digging the Far Cry 2 music in the background 😆

[@BCBridger]

One simple word: kommando store

[@RandomGuyOnTarget]

The video audio in the beginning 👌 IYKYK 🔥 🚗 💥

[@jarrettdavis1181]

One of the best bromances on the internet

[@ginger0208]

You got the opening scene wrong! The driver was steering with a pistol in one hand! I demand a redo

[@TheSilmarallion]

They are starting to reuse them with the Wildfire services in South Africa.

[@rbpdaddyqb8895]

Look at New Zealand army vests from mid 90s to 2010 s area they have a similar design for the bush in Dpm that you can wear a pack over , check it out might Mack a good vid

[@royd-l]

Had a pattern 83 knockoff as a high schooler which I had cut up with scissors and put back together in a way that I thought looked badass. But I cringe at the thought now and wish I had the vanilla rig 😞

[@lukefigg1351]

when you guys coming to South Africa for first hand experience of the African bush and you can come get cheap pat. 83 gear

[@markadam4911]

Lekker lekker!

[@calvinruggles732]

I love the (sort of) R5. Great vibe Bru

[@stuartbennett7614]

Had one in kosovo, carry plenty but foam backing was a serious fire hazard

[@bradyjohnson8400]

see the lbe and slick armor is very based

[@jedboell4059]

My 2 favorite bois

[@captainsaffa4673]

These sell for like R495($30) in South Africa.

[@sovereignstate6760]

Is there a site you know of from them where one could actually purchase one?

[@captainsaffa4673]

@@sovereignstate6760 in South Africa?

[@sovereignstate6760]

@@captainsaffa4673 Yes, like a business there that has a website you can order from.

[@sovereignstate6760]

@@captainsaffa4673 Did you send some? I got a notification you commented, but there's nothing here.

[@captainsaffa4673]

@@sovereignstate6760 they keep removing the post

[@ax4178]

THOSE VOKKEN PRAWNS BRU' !!!!

[@evilgasm5320]

Dankie vir die een :)

[@jhutson1729]

Lbv 88 and lbv 92

[@PrivateerCptMills89]

Pattern 83 hard af

[@jp8824]

This getting out of control. Now there are 3 Travis Haley clones...

[@pyeitme508]

Woah 😳

[@Stefan-X24]

It was made for 35 round 5.56 magazines. Not 50 round 7.62 magazines.

[@The_trees_have_ears]

“Fight all night and sleep during the day” Ah, I see you also subscribe to the afghani style

[@kiwi_comanche]

Ah yisssss lekker bru.

[@paleosteveo3501]

I absolutely need to know how and what light they are using on the galil.

[@Jeremy-pi5mz]

Finally some South African Galil/ R series content haha

[@morgansmit8564]

3:58: But you are so wrong. Battle Jacket with back pouches empty was worn under the Grootsak (rucksack), when contact was made the Grootsak was dropped, leaving you with your ammunition and basic loadout, including some water with which to fight.

[@hfulhorst]

lbv88 gang *checking in*

[@rhodieranger2874]

If you used to larp as Danny Archer while playing Far Cry 2, go ahead and hit give these channels some algorithm food.

[@lokischildren8714]

The Rhodesian were forward thinking too for there kit My patrol commander used a South African assault vest in northern Ireland in 2000

[@paulbrower1812]

The dawgz love larping, and larping loves the dawgz

[@stayfrosty3720]

You gonna ask administrative results to marry you yet? Yall are always together js

[@jaimieoxford8212]

I am Groot Sack HA HA HA HA HA listening to your attempt at Afrikaans is funny as hell bro 🤣

[@civilizationsend]

battel jacket is more for day patrols and motorized infantry ... chest rig for mechanized

[@fisherchanKSK]

STF OPENING~!!!

[@rungunpeppers]

Nice video, liked & subscribed 🤗 Where are you buying these "Mexican" targets?