Battle Belt Setups with Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo 

Coch probably doesn’t remember this but he gave me my first battle-belt back when I was the 3rd phase corpsman, he took pity on me when he saw me at the range shooting with no holster. it had a Sig p226 Safariland holster and I think it was Blackhawk, it was salty so it gave it character, I still have it 😇

This guy is the most accurate depiction of a retired SEAL. Its also great to learn from someone who doesnt have hardcore Captain America vibes. Kudos 🙌.

No fluff, no hype, no nonsense, all experience !!!

Cool to see gear from a different era.

Mark is to me, what a Tier one operator should be. Such a humble, simple and nice guy, it's a breath of fresh air especially nowadays with so many other tier 1 operators coming out tooting their own horn. God Bless you Mark!

When you put me through 3rd phase, I thought the sights on my Sig might have been off. You took my pistol and keyholed two rounds on a black dot, handed it back to me and said, “they look good to me.”

Love the low-key explanations! Makes it very easy for a civilian to understand the thought processes and mindset going into a personal setup

In case I needed to throw a bomb at somebody- Coch” the best thing I’ve ever heard hahaha this guys humour is the best!

I set mine up just like Adam West did his in 1966. Complete with a live herring as a treat for friendly seals.

"Mileage may vary", ain't gonna lie, gonna use that in my next class.

Good to know a lot of the "Home Depot work arounds" I have used and seen used in the 3rd world are functional in the worst environments. People talk a lot of trash about DIY, but if you do your research and test your kit, DIY can lead to a better understanding of what you're running and cheap functional gear. The best gear costs a fortune that most dont have. That's no excuse to not have gear at all. It won't have the Crye logo though. I know, bummer.

Cool stuff Mark. Now I don't have to ask you what you took to war. But I still have more questions. Your Cousin. oh yeah, thanks for the tour when we visted.

I really enjoy watching Old Dogs bring out their gear and show the evolution of what they used to carry to what they now carry or their last deployment carry. Did you guys ever have an op where you ran out of ammo? 2-3 pistol mags and 3-4 SMG/M4 mags seems "light". Obviously loadout reflects level of credible intel on potential number of hostiles, and Black Hawk Down situations are rare.

Always nice to see the evolution of gear. But more important I think is why change occured.

“Pull some things off an individual... tag and bag”. He ain’t talking about their phone, wallet, keys.

Great to see the progression. Safelife Defense has a great belt. 2 inch w/ molle with the inner/outer style belt like others. Reasonably priced with great quality to support all your gear. I run the same esstac pouches with my IFAK thus far. Cheers.

Love how you noted that people always give shit about having knives on the back and your response is a middle finger basically lmao pure gold

Sounds like « coch » is always cool and pragmatic 🤙🤘

I love seeing all the old homemade rigs. That must have been so hard to work with all that canvas and metal alice clips

I used the glock knife in 2012 in Kandahar, that's one of my favorite blades for sure. It can definitley handle a beating.

Very cool to see the evolution of gear over the years and how things have changed for better efficiency. Seems like everyone is going more minimal, lightweight, and more modular. And it seems like everyone is moving to Velcro over the molle setup for fast and easy pouch removal. Just set up my own belt and I’m sort of like your “gen 3” setup here with the padded belt, it was cheap, it works, and has held up great so far. Nice to hear from the experts with real world experience! I’ve noticed I prefer more weight on my hips than my shoulders so I am loading up my belt and keeping everything else minimal. Helps if you have back problems. Your hips can take a lot of weight very easily which is why hiking and backpacking backpacks have a very burly hip belt.

Thank you for your service! I always love seeing how others equip their belts.

made me laugh when he said something about rolling into Iraq when "we were still trying to figure it out" ... so many of the new products came from duct tape/zip-tie/para cord modifications made during desert storm while we were trying to figure it out!

I like your style. Expressions are worth many words.

Man you must have a mini museum at home! As a marine i bought a lot of stuff myself, how was that in your days? So cool to see the evolution and some of the same ways of thinking in your gear setup. love these vids Mark!

Always cool to see how the real ninjas set their kit up! AWESOME STUFF!

First and foremost thanks for your service. One of my boys just retired off the teams a few months ago. I enjoy watching the evolution you bring to your videos from us "old heads" to the new bread of gear.

I used the cord off a hand mike to make a lanyard....we had plenty of them

Blue alpha gear 2 pc belts hard to beat, can be configured for range work, competition and battle using just one set up. Check them out along with blue alpha gear, high speed gear, g code, or esstac pouches. Love my set up configures for any mission with no or very minor changes.

Monotone and hard to follow. Great content but awful delivery. I almost fell asleep.

Love hearing this first hand experience

I remember feeling like this guy on Mondays.... Ouch.

You can see it in his eyes. This man has seen death...and has taken it pretty well.

Excelente video! Soy Infante de Marina Argentino Retirado - Serví desde finales de los 80´ hasta 2010 y durante muchos años - usé un Equipo similar al exhibido en 1er lugar - de "la Vieja Escuela" Rústico y confiable. Un abrazo desde Argentina!

WOW you NAVY BOYS HAVE GREAT STUFF! I HAD OLD Vietnam stuff when my dad was in the Marines. I in listed in 1987-1991. I was Marine Force Recon sniper. We used Allis Web belts that read 1967 or 1968 or 1970 Lol. Web belt with a plastic buckle. 2 M - 1968 plastic canteens, 2 M-14 nylon pouches. M12 nylon holster and M12 mag pouch from 1972. I had a rook sack and butt pack then suspenders with shoulder harnesses. My K-Bar and compass on the shoulder pads. 30 years later you guys have sweet stuff seal! Semper FI Navy!

Great info on progression of belts. I need to upgrade to a 2 piece belt. Thanks for the info.

Rare earth magnet held 40lbs or weighed 40 lbs? I heard earlier about not giving a f*ck about vests so i have to assume weight means nothing to you carrying those huge steel balls.

Thanks for your service brother! Great info!

Good stuff! Like the history and explanation of the various stuff. This cat has a great delivery too... Thanks dude!

Great show and tell of battlebelt evolution. I’m married to ALICE tho. Your mods to ALICE would be interesting to see.

Like your advice which makes a lot of sense. Very much the KISS and operational method.?👍👍👍

I love the Kore battle belt. Played with the blue alpha belt and hated it. I hate the cobra style buckles because you can't adjust them on the go. The Kore has a ratchet system that's rated for 20 lbs. I'm never going to be clipped into a chopper so good enough for me. Micro battle belt like that last one he showed. I've put a lot of time on that thing now and I haven't had any issues. The new stuff is good. One of the best instructors I've ever had runs a padded belt though and I don't see him ever changing. Old eod guy so he's earned the right to run whatever he wants. One other thought: as you are placing mags, I'm finding it handy to have at least one pistol and one rifle mag on the side of your dominant hand so if you have to go weak side or one handed you always have a mag.

Thank you good sir and Tactical Hyve, you brightened my evening. Thank you for the knowledge as well.

Simple and effective. Thanks

Been thinking about updating my belt but I'm a creature of habit. Still rocking same belt from 02 in Afghanistan

In ref to the helmet vid (now removed/private) Firstly. Good vid as usual Coch. Secondly. "When I went to X Team" Instead of "When I joined the toughest unit in the Navy" Was humbleness a course back in the day? I hope the younger generation is paying attention.

That was awesome seeing the old school kit next to the new stuff 🤙🏻 badass

one question pops to mind about these set ups is that there's no hydration system of any kind. So I ask Mark how did you use to carry water? did you just have a good ol' canteen or did you use a camelbak or did ya just shove water bottles where ever you could fit them? XD

Can you please post links to the companies when you got your equipment. You kinda said the belt company name too fast. I worked LE and have my leather duty belt but it needs a good nylon upgrade.

Wish you would have listed the names of companies/gear. Goood info. Thanks. JMHO

inner/outer velcro belt combo is what L.E. has been wearing for decades. I can't believe no former cop turned operator showed ya'll that before then.

Been loving your videos, I watch and rewatch them as I refine my equipment and technique. Can you make a video about the different rifle zeros and their effectiveness? Currently have a 100 yard zero on my rifle.

What was the name of that breacher shotgun pouch/scabbard? It looks interesting and might be useful for a shockwave when I am riding on trails

Love your style man! Subbed!

Ah yes, the good old bungee. Because the sea tends to steal your shit... I got rid of the heavy rubber diving bags on my shit after I got a food vacuum sealer.

Unfortunately I was out of town when you guys came through Chicagoland area last time. Are you coming back anytime soon?

does anyone know what the big light rail thing on the 226 is on the second belt. i bought one of those holsters a while back and was puzzled why it seems way to big!

I love seeing the worn out bungee and frayed velcro look. Black duct tape and sweat stains. nice.

Lol our battle belt in Nam Brown Water was all Alice with a leather holster and knife was a kbar. Man I'm old

Personally I like the old school kit

On the bright side, if you did drop your Beretta pistol and it went to the bottom of the deep blue sea, it wouldn't be a great loss.

Really liked the breakdown and how you talked about the different belts you ran over time and what was the concept behind those belts and set-ups. How well do you think the newer velcro inner belt outer belt combo would fare with long extended use? Especially in a mounted or dismounted patrolling scenario?

Home Depot suspenders… freaking navy seal 😂🤣😂🇺🇸

Retired police officer..when we went from leather gun belts to nylon it was such a relief.

What’s the link ,phone number ,for training how much, let’s get it on!

"Stay away from the old stuff." No, I don't think I will.

Thank you for your service, much respect sir.

Thanks brother. Much appreciate your good instruction and reasonable approach.

Pretty sure that is a QLS not ALS I have the Esstac Shooters belt and I love it.

Love to learn from you Coch. Thank-you for sharing.

Coch you're awesome. Myles these videos are great. Thank you to both of you.

Its lost a lot of its bounce. Haven't we all.

Could anyone understand what he said the name of the manufacturer of the last belt is? Sounded like S stag or S tag but I can't find anything like it. The belt is similar to what is used in USPSA competition, Alpha is the most popular brand. But they aren't "tactical", more for competition. Thanks to anyone who can help!

Coch reminds me of my old salty Senior Chief.

Bought and AR QBC wylde camber main problem is looking for a place to train within 50 miles. Plenty of ammunition. Red & green dot put 20 round through it. Served in the navy 1987-1993 retired in NAB Coronado . I had planned on going across the street as a striker . Retired early. Looking at the foundation page I blessed. Thank You for all you do and have done !

This is the guy after which I could jump into the deepest hell

It's interesting to see you move towards hooknloop instead of from it. Padded belts became a thing here back in 08 (Swedish company Snigel Design brought out theirs then) after velcro belts had a couple of years success following leather. With any amount of weight beyond radio, cuffs and some misc, I'd go padded. But that's me, in my line of work.

What was the maker of the 3rd gen rig before all the attachments?

awesome video straight to the point Coch check out Ronins battle belt some say it's better that Blue Force

100mph tape and 559 cord is one THE MOST important kit to have with you ALL the time. 101 uses and then some.

I have a problem to get my glock knives out fast (in a hurry) one handed. In addition to that the only way i found to stop it from rattling is to glue the cover of paracord into the sheeth. Did i miss the knife on the second rig? I also wonder what you had in your cargo pants over the years.

As always short, sweet and pristene. Thak you.

This dudes Revolutionary War kit is legit!

Thanks champ. Interesting evolution

This guy is fuckinh hilarious. and your can tell he knows his shit

Coch love the VLOGS. Can you do a few reviews of the service weapons used like the MK25, MK 24, MK23, MK 11MOD O, MK 12 MOD 1, MK18 MOD 0, Seal Knives, dive equipment etc...

Great video. Thank you for your service !!!!

Safari-laminate, sir. Not pleather. LOL.

Any thoughts on quantity of spare pistol mags carried? 2 seems to be the standard number, I'm curious if there any variation for more or less.

You can tell he’s done it all . It’s nice to get first-hand knowledge from somebody who knows what He’s talking about no BS .

Being from the 70's and seeing the evolution of gear is awesome. It's not just the weapons but the support gear. We as a society need to pony up for research and development in this area, save our team members lives. We need to remember when this was done with no armor, jury rigged most everything. We've lost to many.

great stuff CLASS ACT THANK YOU!

PUT THE BATTLE BELTS ON SO WE CAN SER EVERYTHING AND HOW ITS LAID OUT.....WHEN THEY ARE LAYING ON THE TABLE ITS DIFFICULT TO SEE ON VIDEO. THANKS

What kind of light attachment rail mount is that on the sig?

Another very interesting video, Coch. 👍

Humble, Professional and Informative. They don't make frogmen like they used to. Love the historical kit evolution.

good stuff, thanks

Hey Coch thanks for keeping us law abiding citizins up to date! Appreciate your time

I like your idea and location for dump pouch. You never see that on other people's belt setups.

Nice progression. I’m at your stage 3 looking at the new Velcro version. Thx Coach. Shotgun sends