A type of vest worn by military personnel, police officers and special forces in combat. It contains integrated ammunition pouches, slots for grenades or other equipment, and sometimes a built-in holster.
May overlap with plate carrier due to modern open top design of some vests that enables the insertion of armour plates. Especially if the front side look flat and stiff.
☑ post #6233509 depicts a load bearing vest. Pouches are integrated with the vest.
☒ post #5400538 depicts a chest rig. Pouches are separate from clothing article, situated on the torso/chest.
☒ post #5944716 and depict load bearing equipment. Worn around the waist, the gear may consist more than just ammunition pouches.