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Marine Modular Load Bearing Vest
Stock Number Reference: Nomenclature NSN QTY. Assign Date Vest, Load Bearing 8415-01-440-9528 1 1997-01-29 Pocket, Ammunition Magazine, 40mm 8465-01-440-5885 2 1997-01-17 Pocket, Utility, Medium 8465-01-440-9530 2 1997-01-29 Pocket, Utility, Small 8465-01-440-9538 2 1997-01-29 Pad, Belt Unknown 1 Unknown