U.S. Army Infantry Platoon Leader - ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 - U.S. Military Infantry Platoon Leader Plate Carrier Concept Build List
This series showcases different plate carrier configurations using the ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 Ultralight Minimalist Plate Carrier as the core platform. Each entry focuses on a specific role, detailing the pouches, components, and thermoregulation tools used to tailor ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 to that mission set.
This build highlights a configuration concept for the next generation of U.S. Army Platoon Leader, providing a reference list of the equipment chosen for this role-specific setup. Keep scrolling for the breakdown or watch the original short here.

If you are looking to replicate this build, we have all of the items that comprise it listed below for your convenience. For items we stock, there is a hyperlink. Items from other companies are listed for your own kit building needs.
Here's the breakdown:
| COMPONENT TYPE | ITEM |
|---|---|
| Plate Carrier | ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 - MultiCam USMCA |
| Armor Plates | DFNDR Level III+C Pair |
| Admin Pouch | Admin Pouch - Ferro Concepts |
| Cummerbund | AXL Equinox Cummerbund - Medium MultiCam |
| Frag Pouch | Frag Grenade Pouch - Eagle Industries |
| Smoke Pouch | PIMPS Smoke Pouch - Dynamic Principles |
| Phone / Device Mount | Juggernaut Case Armor.Mount Plate Carrier PALS/MOLLE (Phone) |
| Phone / Device Case | OPRTR Phone Case |
| Placard | Micro MOLLE Placard V2 - Dynamic Principles |
| Placard Insert | Micro 3x 5.56 Insert - Dynamic Principles |
| Dangler Pouch |
Velocity Systems Lower Abdomen Pouch
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| Cooling / Heating Canteen | ICEFLASK® in ICEFLASK® Wing Holster - MultiCam |
| Cooling / Heating / Hydration Bladder | ICEPLATE® Gen 3 Drinkable in IMS Pro Gen 3 Sleeve - MultiCam |
| Radio Pouch |
Tracer Tactical JTAC pouch (x2)
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For more in our Future Plate Carriers Concept series, click here!
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