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Carrier GL Rig (NATO)

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The Carrier GL Rig is a ballistic/explosive-resistant vest worn by NATO forces in ArmA 3.

Overview[]

Designed with enhanced blast protection in mind, the Carrier GL Rig is a step up from the Carrier Rig and covers more parts of the wearer from area-of-effect munitions and landmines. It has a weight of 100 "mass" units[CfgWp 1], and provides protection for the wearer's neck, shoulders, chest, diaphragm and pelvis.

Unlike its lighter counterparts, the Carrier GL Rig is rated at Level IV standards. The wearer will be able to consistently survive a single blast from a frag grenade exploding at close range. It will also allow them to survive being hit by a 7.62 mm bullet at point blank range, though hits from certain higher velocity 7.62 mm bullets can still inflict fatal injuries. At distances of ~ 400 metres, the user will be able to survive ~ 3 direct hits to the chest from 6.5 mm rifle rounds.

When pitted against its bulkier counterpart, the Carrier Special Rig, the Carrier GL Rig provides additional storage space and allows the wearer to store up to 140 "mass" worth of ammunition and/or items.[CfgWp 2]

However, the Carrier GL Rig is not without its drawbacks. While it does possess an impressive base armour value of 78 for the chest/diaphragm plates, it only lowers 40% of incoming damage from ballistic projectiles. In stark contrast, the Carrier Special Rig has a value of 24 but reduces damage by 90%. Furthermore, the pelvic guard and other non-torso parts of the body have minimal armour values, as the vest is optimised specifically for reducing damage from explosions rather than ballistic projectiles.

Hitpoints[]

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LEGEND[SCR 1]
Green = Abdomen
Dark cyan = Arms
Orange = Chest
Violet = Diaphragm
Pink = Neck
Yellow = Pelvis

Body part Base armour value Damage reduction modifier (vs. ballistic) Damage reduction modifier (vs. explosions)
Abdomen 16[CfgWp 3] 70%[CfgWp 4] 70%[CfgWp 4]
Arms 8[CfgWp 5] 50%[CfgWp 6] 50%[CfgWp 6]
Chest 78[CfgWp 7] 40%[CfgWp 8] 40%[CfgWp 8]
Diaphragm 78[CfgWp 9] 40%[CfgWp 10] 40%[CfgWp 10]
Neck 8[CfgWp 11] 50%[CfgWp 12] 50%[CfgWp 12]
Pelvis 16[CfgWp 13] 70%[CfgWp 14] 70%[CfgWp 14]

Camouflage[]

  • Green: Ranger green colour with olive drab straps. Standard issue amongst Mediterranean NATO grenadiers/commanders.
  • Black: Matte black colour.
  • MTP: MTP camouflage pattern with khaki straps.
  • Tropic: Tropic MTP camouflage patter with forest green straps. Used by Pacific NATO grenadiers and commanders.
  • Woodland: Subdued woodland-themed variant of the MTP camouflage pattern. Exclusively used by Eastern European NATO forces.


Western Sahara Creator DLC only

NOTE: The following camouflage variants will only be available if the third party-developed Western Sahara Creator DLC is activated.

This is a premium asset that requires ownership of the Western Sahara Creator DLC.

  • Desert: Desert MTP camouflage pattern with tan straps. Used by NATO forces deployed to the North African theatre.


Trivia[]

  • Prior to the release of the Marksmen DLC[1], the Carrier GL Rig simply reused the same model as the Carrier Rig.
  • At ArmA 3's launch, the Carrier GL Rig only had Green and Black camouflage schemes available. Platform updates included as part of later DLCs would add the MTP (Marksmen)[1], Tropic (Apex)[2], and Woodland (Contact)[3] camouflage variants.
  • Similar to other free additions from the DLC's platform update, the Carrier GL Rig does not require ownership of the DLC to wear.[4]

Gallery[]

Config/script references[]

CfgWeapons

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> mass
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> containerClass >> "Supply140"
  3. ↑ CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Abdomen >> armor
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Abdomen >> passThrough >> "0.3"
  5. ↑ CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Arms >> armor
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Arms >> passThrough >> "0.5"
  7. ↑ CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Chest >> armor
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Chest >> passThrough >> "0.6"
  9. ↑ CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Diaphragm >> armor
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Diaphragm >> passThrough >> "0.6"
  11. ↑ CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Neck >> armor
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Neck >> passThrough >> "0.5"
  13. ↑ CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Pelvis >> armor
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 CfgWeapons >> V_PlateCarrierGL_rgr >> ItemInfo >> HitpointsProtectionInfo >> Pelvis >> passThrough >> "0.3"

Scripts

  1. ↑ diag_drawMode "FireGeometry"; diag_toggle "HitPoints";

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 van 't Land, J.J. 2015, SPOTREP #00040, Arma 3, viewed 30 August 2023, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00040>.
  2. ↑ Kovařič, V 2016, SPOTREP #00058, Arma 3, viewed 24 June 2024, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00058>.
  3. ↑ van 't Land, J.J. 2019, SPOTREP #00089, Arma 3, viewed 24 June 2024, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00089>.
  4. ↑ van 't Land, J.J. et al. 2019, Arma 3: DLC Restrictions, Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki, viewed 30 August 2023, <https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_DLC_Restrictions>.

See also[]

Wearable vests in ArmA 3
Level I Raven Vest • Rebreather • Tactical Vest
Level II Deck Crew Vest • Press Vest • Police Vest (Gendarmerie)
Level III Carrier Lite • CTRG Plate Carrier Rig Mk.1 • GA Carrier Lite (Rig, GL) • Modular Carrier Vest (Lite, GL)
Level IV Carrier Rig (GL) • CTRG Plate Carrier Rig Mk.2 • EOD Vest
Level V Carrier Special Rig
Armourless Chest Rig • Identification Vest • Kipchak • LBV Harness (Grenadier) • Leg Strap Bag • Multi-Pocket Vest • Rangemaster Belt • Safety Vest • Slash Bandolier • Tactical Chest Rig
(Parenthesis) denote variants.
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