Editing MOLLE (section)

== Fielding ==
The MOLLE system was introduced in 1997, but did not see widespread issue until after the [[September 11 attacks]] in 2001, primarily by U.S. troops serving in [[Afghanistan]] and [[Iraq]]. 

MOLLE entered full rate production in August 2001. Fielding began in October 2001.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=March 2007 |title=MOLLE factsheet {{!}} PM Soldier Equipment |url=https://ciehub.info/References/peosoldier.army.mil/factsheets/SEQ_CIE_MOLLE.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523224810/https://peosoldier.army.mil/factsheets/SEQ_CIE_MOLLE.pdf |archive-date=23 May 2011 |access-date=14 May 2025 |website=peosoldier.army.mil / ciehub.info (clothing and individual equipment) |quote=MOLLE was authorized for inclusion in CTA 50-900, and entered full rate production in August 2001. Fielding began in October 2001. Current pre-planned product improvements include a modular holster, leader’s pouch, ANPVS 14 pouch, vehicle panel and rucksack liner."; "The MOLLE large rucksack with frame and straps weighs 8 lbs empty.}}</ref>