TM 10-8465-236-10 TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR MODULAR LIGHTWEIGHT LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT (MOLLE) II DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 02 NOVEMBER 2009 WARNING SUMMARY This warning summary contains general safety warnings and hazardous materials warnings that must be understood and applied during operation and maintenance of this equipment. Failure to observe these precautions could result in serious injury or death to personnel. Also included are explanations of safety icons used within the technical manual. For first aid information, refer to FM 4-25.11. EXPLANATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ICONS BIOLOGICAL – biohazard symbol means that contact with nuclear or biological material can cause harm to the equipment or the user. CHEMICAL – drops of liquid on hand shows that the material will cause burns or irritation to human skin or tissue. FIRE – flame shows that a material may ignite and cause burns. a HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DESCRIPTIONS WARNING Dispose of in accordance with FM 3-11.5 if exposed to any chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) elements. WARNING Improper cleaning methods or use of unauthorized cleaning liquids, solvents, dry cleaning, or drying clothes in a dryer can injure personnel or damage the MOLLE II. Failure to follow these instructions could result in harm to the soldier. WARNING Do not store equipment in containers that could trap moisture. Failure to follow this warning may result in degradation of the equipment. b TM 10-8465-236-10 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON, D.C., 02 NOVEMBER 2009 TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR MODULAR LIGHTWEIGHT LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT (MOLLE) II REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes, or if yo u know of a way to improve the procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter, DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to: Commander, TACOM Lif e Cycle Management Command, ATTN: AMSTA-LC- LMPP/TECH PUBS, 1 Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299- 7630. You may also send in your recommended changes via electronic mail or by fax. Our fax number is DSN 793-0726, and commercial number (309) 782-0726. Our email address is [email protected]. A reply will be furnished to you. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. i TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. WP Sequence No. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND THEORY OF OPERATION General Information ............................................ 0001 Equipment Description and Data ........................ 0002 Figure 1. MOLLE II and Components .......................... 0002-3 Figure 2. Fighting Load Carrier (FLC) .......................... 0002-5 Figure 3. FLC Rear View .............................................. 0002-7 Figure 4. FLC Front View ............................................. 0002-8 Figure 5. Pockets/Pouches .......................................... 0002-9 Table 1. Pockets/Pouches Use .................................. 0002-10 Table 2. Accessories/Components ............................. 0002-11 Figure 6. FLC Complete .............................................. 0002-15 Figure 7. Rifleman Set ................................................. 0002-17 Figure 8. Pistol Set ...................................................... .0002-18 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS – Continued Page No. WP Sequence No. Figure 9. Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Gunner Set .................................................... 0002-19 Figure 10. Grenadier Configuration ............................. 0002-20 Figure 11. Medic Set ................................................... 0002-22 Figure 12. Light Fighting Load ..................................... 0002-24 Figure 13. Assault Pack Load ..................................... 0002-25 Figure 14. Full Pack Load ........................................... 0002-26 Table 3. MOLLE II Data ............................................ 0002-27 Theory of Operation ............................................ 0003 CHAPTER 2 – OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Operations under Usual Conditions – Sizing ...... 0004 Figure 1. Adjustment Tab ............................................. 0004-2 Figure 2. Webbing ........................................................ 0004-4 Figure 3. Buckle ........................................................... 0004-6 iii TABLE OF CONTENTS – Continued Page No. WP Sequence No. Figure 4. Free-Running Ends ........................................ 0004-7 Figure 5. Secured Free-Running Ends .......................... 0004-9 Operation under Usual Conditions - Pouch/Pocket Attachment ................................... 0005 Figure 1. Correct Pouch/Pocket Attachment ................. 0005-2 Figure 2. Wrong Pouch/Pocket Attachment .................. 0005-3 Operation under Usual Conditions – Canteen Pouch ................................................... 0006 Figure 1. Canteen/ ......................................................... 0006-2 General Purpose Pouch Operation under Usual Conditions – Large Ruck Procedures ...................................... 0007 Figure 1. Large Ruck ..................................................... 0007-2 Figure 2. Quick-Release Buckle .................................... 0007-5 Figure 3. Lanyard .......................................................... 0007-6 iv TABLE OF CONTENTS – Continued Page No. WP Sequence No. Operation under Usual Conditions – Assault Pack Procedures .................................... 0008 Figure 1. Assault Pack, Front View ............................... 0008-2 Figure 2. Assault Pack, Rear View ................................ 0008-3 Operation under Usual Conditions – Bandoleer ............................................................ 0009 Figure 1. Bandoleer ....................................................... 0009-1 Operation Under Usual Conditions – Waist Pack .......................................................... 0010 Figure 1. Waist Pack ..................................................... 0010-2 Operation under Usual Conditions – Frame Procedures .............................................. 0011 Figure 1. Frame ............................................................. 0011-1 Figure 2. Adjusting Straps on Frame ............................. 0011-2 Operation under Usual Conditions – Waistbelt/ Ruck Attachment Procedures ............ 0012 v TABLE OF CONTENTS – Continued Page No. WP Sequence No. Figure 1. Waistbelt Attachment with Non-slip Buckles ............................................ 0012-1 Figure 2. Buckle Tab ..................................................... .0012-2 Figure 3. Folded Webbing Toggle ................................. 0012-3 Operation under Usual Conditions – Ruck Sustainment Pouches ................................ 0013 Figure 1. Ruck Sustainment Pouches ............................ 0013-1 Operation under Usual Conditions – Radio Pocket ....................................................... 0014 Figure 1. Radio Pocket .................................................. 0014-2 CHAPTER 3 – TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Table 1. Troubleshooting Index .................................... 0015-1 CHAPTER 4 – OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1. Hydration Systems ......................................... 0016-3 vi