introduction

M1956 LCE – Load Carrying Equipment has been designed to make carrying the equipment easier and more comfortable for a soldier. It allows the soldier to carry tactical combat gear in the most effective manner for lethality and survivability on the battlefield. M-1956 LCE came at a period when the United States Army was in the process of adopting a new service rifle, and thus the system is very general-purpose in nature, designed to accommodate ammunition and cartridge magazines for a number of standard issue small arms. The M-1956 LCE remained in service from the late 1950s through the 1980s and set the standard for future United States military load-carrying equipment.
B6-35071 U.S.Army Individual Equipment is in 1/35 scale, cast in grey resin and includes parts of basic configuration for 3 U.S. Army infantrymen. Belts and suspenders are supplied as PE parts.

Note that this kit doesn’t include canteens but BRAVO-6 has B6-35049 U.S.Canteens with all types of water bottles used by US Army in Vietnam.

box

Standard BRAVO-6 cardboard box labeled with a photo of the individual equipment of a Vietnam War U.S. soldier. Backcover has an illustration showing how to assembly PE utility belt, H suspenders and other components.
Resin and PE parts are inserted in a few transparent ziplock bags.

parts

Casting quality is top-notch with no mistakes. There is no need for a serious cleanwork . Resin excess on bayonets and E-tools should be removed and extra care is needed when removing M16 bipod. A quick sanding will make all ready to paint.
Kit includes 6 resin blocks and 1 PE sheet. Here is a list of the kit content;

BLOCK - A included 2 inside the kit.

XM28 Gas Mask Bag

M1961 Buttpack

M17 Gas Mask Bag

M18A1Claymore Mine Bag

BLOCK - B

M1956 First Aid/Compass Pouch

M1956 Small/Shorty Ammo Pouch - 2 pieces

M1956 Universal Ammo Pouch 1st issue - 2 pieces

M1956 Universal Ammo Pouch 2nd issue - 2 pieces
Please see photo for details of M1956 Ammo Pouch types.

BLOCK - C

XM3 Bipod Case

M3 Binoculars

M1956 Pistol Ammo Pouch

M17 Binoculars Case

M51 Folding Shovel/E- Tool in M1956 E-tool Cover

M16 Bipod in open position

BLOCK - D

XM991 Flashlight

M7 bayonet in M8A1 scabbard

M1942 Machette in M1967 Self Sharpening Steath

M1911A1 Colt Pistol in Leather Holster

Magazine for Colt Pistol

M1911A1 .45 Caliber Colt Pistol

BLOCK - E

M51 Folding Shovel/E- Tool in M1956 E-tool Cover

M1961 Buttpack

M1956 Universal Ammo Pouch 2nd issue - 2 pieces

M1956 First Aid/Compass Pouch

M7 bayonet in M8A1 scabbard

PHOTOETCHED SHEET

M1956 H Suspenders - 3 pieces

M1956 Pistol Belt horizontal weave with ball type buckle - 2 pieces

M1956 Pistol Belt vertical weave with Davis fastener

conclusion

Very useful kit to detail Vietnam War U.S. figures or to display dispersed equipment in your dioramas.