MOLLE II Equipment
Field user feedback on the original MOLLE led to modified designs to some of the MOLLE components. With these changes, MOLLE became MOLLE II. Specific changes included:
Eliminated the quick-release frame integrated into the load bearing vest (LBV)
The probe and socket mechanism changed to a quick-release mechanism for frame waist belt, now permanently-mounted to the frame
MOLLE II permanently attached waistbelt comes in one size (Same NSN as the MOLLE size small waistbelt, NSN 8465-01-465-2109)
MOLLE LBV redesigned to eliminate the molded waistbelt, called the MOLLE II Fighting Load Carrier (FLC) (Same NSN as the MOLLE LBV. NSN 8465-01-465-2056)
MOLLE Utility Belt (NSN 8465-01-465-2082) eliminated by building the functionality into the vest
MOLLE butt pack replaced by the MOLLE II waist pack (Same NSN)
MOLLE II Pouch, Canteen Carrier/Utility was introduced (NSN 8465-01-484-0450)
MOLLE 30rd Single Magazine Pocket eliminated (NSN 8465-01-465-2079)