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SKU: MEDTAC1158

Type: Plate Carrier

Vendor: Chase Tactical

Chase Tactical Modular Enhanced Armor Releasable Plate Carrier (MEAC-R)

Name: Chase Tactical Modular Enhanced Armor Releasable Plate Carrier (MEAC-R)
Brand: Chase Tactical
SKU: MEDTAC1158
Price: 299.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Your Price: $299.00

Color: Black

Black

Ranger Green

Coyote Tan

Multicam

Cummerbund: SM/MD 26"-38"

SM/MD 26"-38"

LG/XL 38"-44"

2XL/3XL 44"-52"

$299.00

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Chase Tactical · Releasable Plate Carrier

Chase Tactical Modular Enhanced Armor Releasable Plate Carrier (MEAC-R)

The releasable version of Chase Tactical's Modular Enhanced Armor Carrier: a 2.5 lb Mil-Spec IR-treated 500D Cordura carrier with a rapid-release mechanism for emergency doffing, a full MOLLE cummerbund in three girth ranges, spacer mesh interior, padded routing straps and a drag handle. It is built to accept 10 in. × 12 in. standard or 11 in. × 14 in. extended hard plates, with a MOLLE cummerbund stated to take soft armor side panels. Carrier only — plates and soft armor are a separate purchase.

Accepts 10×12 and 11×14 plates2.5 lb unloaded — carrier onlyRapid-release emergency doffingMil-Spec IR-treated 500D Cordura

A releasable carrier is a medical decision made at purchase. When the injury is under the armor, the difference between a pull-tab and a full unbuckle is measured in the same seconds you were going to spend on the chest.

What's Included

One carrier per order, in the color and cummerbund size you select. The cummerbund is the part that changes with size, so the three girth ranges are shown separately. Colors offered: Black · Ranger Green · Coyote Tan · Multicam. Tap the cummerbund size you are buying.

VIEW ▾SM/MD 26"-38" — smaller to average adult torso

1× Chase Tactical MEAC-R carrier body in the selected color, Mil-Spec IR-treated 500D Cordura, approximately 2.5 lb
1× MOLLE cummerbund sized SM/MD, 26 in.–38 in. girth range, hook-and-loop closure, rapid-release capable
Rapid-release mechanism for emergency doffing of the carrier
Front and rear plate pockets — 10 in. x 12 in. standard, 11 in. x 14 in. extended, per the legacy page
Spacer mesh interior lining
Padded, fully adjustable shoulder straps with nylon and elastic routing
1× Drag handle that folds flat when not in use
Modular front placard system with hook-and-loop area
Armor is not included. No hard plates, no soft armor side panels and no plate backers ship with this carrier — the carrier is the platform, and the ballistic rating belongs to the armor you install in it.
No pouches and no spare cummerbund in another size are listed as included.

VIEW ▾LG/XL 38"-44" — standard large adult torso

Everything in SM/MD 26"-38", plus:

1× MOLLE cummerbund sized LG/XL, 38 in.–44 in. girth range, in place of the SM/MD cummerbund — the legacy page states this range covers the majority of adult personnel

VIEW ▾2XL/3XL 44"-52" — extended large, or worn over layers

Everything in SM/MD 26"-38", plus:

1× MOLLE cummerbund sized 2XL/3XL, 44 in.–52 in. girth range, in place of the SM/MD cummerbund — for larger operators or personnel wearing layers beneath the carrier

▾Specifications

Chase Tactical MEAC-R — specifications as published

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	Chase Tactical
Accepts	Hard armor plates: 10 in. × 12 in. standard, 11 in. × 14 in. extended, as the legacy page states it. The cummerbund carries MOLLE on both exterior and interior surfaces and is stated to take soft armor side panels. No armor level is named on the legacy page for either — the level belongs to the plates and panels you install.
Plate pocket cut	Not stated on the listing. The legacy page gives the plate sizes — 10 in. x 12 in. standard, 11 in. x 14 in. extended — and names no cut (SAPI, Shooter's or swimmer's). Match the cut of your plates to the pocket before ordering.
Armor included	No — carrier only. No hard plates, soft armor side panels or plate backers ship with it.
Weight	2.5 lb, carrier only, unloaded
Material	Mil-Spec IR-treated 500D Cordura
Release system	Rapid-release mechanism for emergency doffing
Cummerbund	MOLLE exterior and interior, hook-and-loop, rapid-release capable
Cummerbund sizes	SM/MD 26 in.–38 in. · LG/XL 38 in.–44 in. · 2XL/3XL 44 in.–52 in.
Interior lining	Spacer mesh — a three-dimensional fabric that holds an air gap between the carrier and the torso
Shoulder straps	Padded, fully adjustable, nylon and elastic routing
Drag handle	Yes — folds flat when not in use
Colors offered	Black · Ranger Green · Coyote Tan · Multicam
Part numbers	The legacy page gives a range only: MEDTAC1158–MEDTAC1166, described as Black/Green/Tan across the three cummerbund sizes. No individual part number is published, and none is published for the Multicam colorway.
Warranty	Limited Lifetime (Chase Tactical)
Country of origin	Not stated on the legacy page

Every entry above is reproduced from the legacy product page or marked as not stated. The plate and panel sizes are carrier pocket compatibility — what this platform is built to receive — not a protection rating. The MEAC-R carries no ballistic rating of its own; the NIJ level, the standard and its edition, and any stand-alone or in-conjunction-with condition all belong to the plates and soft armor panels the buyer installs, which are a separate purchase.

▾Who Carries It

Tactical medics and Rescue Task Force personnel operating under Tactical Emergency Casualty Care protocols that increasingly specify a releasable carrier · Law enforcement tactical teams where a wounded operator may need the carrier off fast · Fire and EMS warm-zone responders · Agencies standardizing across mixed body types, where three cummerbund ranges cover a whole roster from one part number family.

A release mechanism only helps if the team has trained the sequence. Rehearse doffing on a casualty and on yourself, one-handed and with gloves, and confirm every member can find the pull-tab by feel — the release is worth exactly as much as the reps behind it. Then buy armor separately and deliberately: this carrier is a platform, and the protection level, the test standard with its edition, and any stand-alone or in-conjunction-with condition are properties of the plates you put in it.

Genuine Chase Tactical

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Black / SM/MD 26"-38"
Black / LG/XL 38"-44"
Black / 2XL/3XL 44"-52"
Ranger Green / SM/MD 26"-38"
Ranger Green / LG/XL 38"-44"
Ranger Green / 2XL/3XL 44"-52"
Coyote Tan / SM/MD 26"-38"
Coyote Tan / LG/XL 38"-44"
Coyote Tan / 2XL/3XL 44"-52"
Multicam / SM/MD 26"-38"
Multicam / LG/XL 38"-44"
Multicam / 2XL/3XL 44"-52"

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does 'releasable' mean in the MEAC-R plate carrier?

A releasable plate carrier incorporates a rapid-release mechanism that allows the carrier to be removed quickly through a simplified pull-tab or strap sequence, without requiring full unbuckling of all hardware in sequence. This is critical in medical/rescue contexts where emergency access to the chest — for thoracic injury management, CPR, or hemorrhage control — must happen rapidly. The MEAC-R's release system enables carrier removal in seconds rather than the longer process required for a standard plate carrier.

What size cummerbund do I need for the MEAC-R?

The MEAC-R cummerbund is available in three size options ordered at time of purchase: SM/MD covers waist circumferences of 26"–38", LG/XL covers 38"–44", and 2XL/3XL covers 44"–52". Select the size corresponding to your actual waist measurement in the tactical layer — if you typically wear additional base layers or TECC equipment under the carrier, measure accordingly. The hook & loop closure on each size provides adjustment range within the listed dimensions.

What plate size does the MEAC-R accept?

The MEAC-R is compatible with standard 10"×12" hard armor plates for most configurations, and will also accommodate 11"×14" plates for operators requiring larger coverage. Soft armor panels (such as the Chase Tactical CT-3A300-MEAC-PB Level IIIA set) can be used in the plate pockets as stand-alone inserts or as soft backers behind hard plates. The plate pockets are designed for both Shooter's Cut and SAPI-cut plate formats.

Is the MEAC-R MOLLE compatible?

Yes. The MEAC-R cummerbund features MOLLE webbing on both its exterior and interior surfaces, and the carrier's front and rear panels include hook & loop placard areas and vertical clips for pouch system attachment. The exterior cummerbund MOLLE accepts standard magazine pouches, tourniquet holders, and accessory pouches. The interior cummerbund MOLLE allows mounting of soft armor side panels without adding external profile.

Can rescue task force personnel use the MEAC-R during prolonged operations?

Yes. The MEAC-R was designed with sustained operational wear in mind. The spacer mesh interior provides ventilation and moisture management for extended use. The three cummerbund size options accommodate diverse operator body types across rescue teams. The padded, adjustable shoulder straps distribute plate weight ergonomically. For RTF applications, the releasable mechanism adds the clinically relevant capability of rapid access to casualties wearing the carrier during point-of-wounding care.

Chase Tactical Modular Enhanced Armor Releasable Plate Carrier (MEAC-R)

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Is the MEAC-R MOLLE compatible?

Can rescue task force personnel use the MEAC-R during prolonged operations?

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