USAF TACP Plate Carrier Setup - ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 - U.S. Air Force Tactical Aircraft Party Controller 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 USAF TACP (Tactical Aircraft Controller Party), 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,
Here's the breakdown:
| COMPONENT TYPE | ITEM |
|---|---|
| Plate Carrier | ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 - MultiCam USMCA |
| Armor Plates | DFNDR Level III+C Pair |
| Side Armor Plates | DFNDR Rifle Rated Side Plate Body Armor |
| Side Armor Pouches | Crye Precision JPC™ Side Plate Pouch Set |
| Cummerbund | AXL Equinox Cummerbund - Medium MultiCam |
| Internal Front Plate Bag Padding | ICEVENTS® Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons |
| 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
|
| 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 | Spiritus Systems Multi Platform Radio Chassis Mk5 |
| Radio Pouch |
Tracer Tactical JTAC pouch
|
| General Purpose Pouch | Medium Vertical Utility Pouch - Blue Force Gear |
For more in our Future Plate Carriers Concept series, click here!
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