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Personal Equipment

Personal equipment on display

With unrivalled operational experience, the British Army has developed an armoury of powerful and versatile weaponry, from grenades to heavy machine guns, supported by state-of -the-art body armour and personal load carrying equipment.

  • Personal Clothing

    The Combat 95 clothing system is designed to provide the soldier with exactly the right degree of protection for any operational environment.

  • Personal Role Radio

    Personal Role Radio enables section commanders to react quickly, aggressively and efficiently to rapidly changing situations, including contact with the enemy.

  • Personal Load Carrying Equipment

    Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE) is a tough, modular system of camoflaged belt, yoke and pouches.

  • Personal Armour

    Soldiers are issued with Combat Body Armour (CBA), which can be further reinforced with ceramic armour plates (Enhanced Body Armour (EBA))