Eagle Industries Multi-Purpose Chest Rig v1 (2007)

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DIG2 (AOR1 Prototype):

Unlike the later version 2, this earlier version of the Eagle Multi-Purpose Chest Rig (MPCR) does not have a central zipper in the front. It also has two symmetrical radio pouches sewn onto the sides with no MOLLE attachment points.

Pouches:

Lower rectangular pouches closed by buckles are intended for spare radio batteries. Grenade pouches are sewn to inside-facing sides of the radio battery pouch.

Tag:

Buckle:

2007 dated buckles.

Bottom:

Drain holes on bottom.

Inside:

Main body has a velcro loop lined document compartment.

Usage Photos:

US Navy SEALs:

DEVGRU:

Late 2000’s – early 2010’s(?): DEVGRU Red Squadron. The SEALs on the far right of the lower two rows are wearing the MPCR v1 chest rig [1].
Late 2000’s – early 2010’s(?): Mario Romero [2].
Late 2000’s – early 2010’s: Chris Beck, a Black Squadron member [3].

British Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR):

From [4].
From [5].

One member of the British SRR used a DIG2 MPCR v1 on an overseas deployment likely in the late 2000’s – early 2010’s.