Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment or M.O.L.L.E. (pronounced 'Molly') is the latest innovation in tactical gear and is currently being used by military forces, police units, private contractors, and civilians all over the world. The term M.O.L.L.E. was first coined by Specialty Defense Systems but is also used interchangeably to describe all load bearing systems that use a Pouch Attachment Ladder System, or P.A.L.S. for short. A P.A.L.S. grid consists of horizontal rows of 1" webbing with stitched columns spaced 1.5" apart. The M.O.L.L.E. system works by weaving the straps of pouches through the webbing of a rig. A properly woven M.O.L.L.E. pouch MOLLE Vest secures tightly to the rig, but still allows the user to move or remove the pouch to meet different mission needs. The M. O. L.L.E. system was first introduced in 1997 but did not see widespread use until 2001 when it was issued to American troops serving in the Middle East.
M.O.L.L.E.'s biggest advantage is modularity and ease of use. M.O.L.L.E. offers the user the ability to set up their rig to their specifications, unlike a dedicated pouch system that you would normally find on older style tactical gear. When you purchase a MOLLE style rig the first thing you will notice is the webbing that runs all over the body of the rig. This offers the user the ability to mount and remove pouches to meet their current operational needs. You can change a 3 day load out to - a simple run and gun set up on the same M.O.L.L.E. rig by quickly removing or adding pouches.
M.O.L.L.E. is the latest, and best, innovation in tactical gear. It has changed the way units tactics are performed and allows the user a customized set up. M.O.L.L.E. can be adapted to any mission specifications, which is why it has become the preferred tactical gear system for the United States Military.
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