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CG483 LC-2Cover, Water Canteen (since 1991, this sample cover is from 1995) CG483 LC-2 Cover, Water Canteen (sample from 2007) Case, Field First Aid Dressing The case for dressing or compass was also an element that was previously developed and finally included into ALICE. The LINCLOE variant was rejected since it was intended for carry two old-type dressings (FSN 6510-201-7455) while meanwhile a new type of field dressing was developed (twice thinner). There was no need then to use the enlarged LINCLOE case. The first type of a nylon case for field dressing or compass was clas- sified as "Limited Procurement" under FSN 8465-935-6814 on 24 April 1968. The was same as in M1956 LBE, but it was made of lightweight OG106 4 oz. nylon cloth, had a plastic snap and an alu- minum drainage hole in the bottom. On the back, there was a nylon webbing strap with one belt-strap keeper with interlocking slide. Case was designed to keep single field dressing or lensatic compass. Only one contract was awarded (DSA100-68-C-2743). Those cases were used in Vietnam and they were probably never used together with ALICE. In the meantime, the standard field dressing was replaced by a new one, in plastic wrapper (FSN 6510-935-7084). From that point on, the M1956 LBE or "Limited Procurement" case could hold two dressings. On 21 July 1971, MIL-C-43745 spec was published. As a result, the nylon case was standardized, but never introduced to production. The plastic snap was replaced with a metal one, while the aluminum drainage hole – with a brass one. The case was in- cluded into ALICE in January 1973, but with a small change – 4 oz. Nylon was replaced with 7.25 oz (Amendment 1) and the contracts for their production were immediately awarded. In March 1973, an amendment was made in the spces, so the case should fit two dress- ings (FSN 6510-159-4883), while the box with a mixture of sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate was removed, but that did not re- sult in introducing any changes of dimensions. Yet, the cases had to be properly tests for fit (Amendment 2). Soon after the issuing the case, it was noticed that one of the con- tractors – S&S Garment and its sub-contractor National Line Co. used smaller snaps in 1973-74. Snaps were weak and some of them would tear off. Additionally, an incorrect production process was im- plemented – no hole was punctured, before placing the snap, which resulted in its weak seating in the material. In April 1975, another change in MIL-C-43745 spec was introduced which ordered the cor- rect placement of snaps of proper size. The designation of the case was also changed by addition of LC-1 (Amendment 3) and changing the FSN to NSN 8465-00-935-6814. A reviewed version of MIL-C- 43745A was announced in December 1975. It included all the three previous amendments plus placement of nylon cloth under the clasp (three layers of nylon in order to prevent it from tearing off). Cases in such form and in OG106 were produced in 1976-1989 (last contract DLA100-89-F-EF50). MIL-C-43745 spec was revoked on 2 August 2000 and A-A-59523 CID has been applicable since 9 De- cember 1999. The production of cases was resumed on 1 Decem- ber 1999 (SPO100-00-F-EA79) but in CG483. The last contract SPM1C1-09-D-0016 was awarded on 18 May 2009. It should be highlighted that in the 1990's, no cases were produced and CG483 ones did not appear until the 2000's. Carrier, Entrenching Tool Carrier, Entrenching Tool, Hand Folding, Lightweight Plas- tic, LC-1 was designed as part of LINCLOE in July 1969. It is one of the few elements that did not change at all since the trials. The en- trenching tool (or e-tool) carrier was molded from very flexible EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate), with rough structure on the outside. The plastic is very resistant to ageing and mechanical damage. On the back of the carrier, there were two belt-strap keepers with inter- locking slides. On the front there were four large drainage holes and a smaller one in its bottom edge. The carrier was fastened with two plastic snaps. In March 1970, the plastic snaps were replaced with metal ones. The e-tool carrier was standardized on 24 September 1972 under FSN 8465-001-6474. MIL-C-43831 spec was published on 26 January 1973 and the only difference between the test model and the serial production one was the addition of a fifth drainage hole on the front. In 1975, the carrier has been assigned NSN 8465-00- 001-6474. www.fragoutmag.com