load bearing equipment
A type of gear that is worn around the combatant's waist and utilizes suspenders to help balance the load. It has pouches that contain items important for combat such as ammunition, canteen, combat knife, entrenching tool, grenade, magazine, sidearm, and more. Also known as combat harness.
The Russian military SMERSH is a prominent example.
☑ post #5944716 and post #4928802 depict load bearing equipment. Situated around the waist, they consist of more than just ammunition pouches.
☒ post #7001003 depicts a load bearing vest. Pouches are integrated with the tactical vest.
☒ post #5400538 depicts a chest rig. Pouches are separate from clothing article, situated on the torso/chest.
