Instead of the M16-style layout the Army has been accustomed to since the 1960s, GDOTS took their prototypes in a different direction with the bullpup configuration — the action and magazine located behind the fire control unit of the rifle.
Heckler & Koch contracted High Speed Gear to provide more than 30,000 TACO rifle pouches as part of their fulfillment of the Army squad designated marksman rifle contract.
High Speed Gear was awarded the contract to provide Infantry Combat Equipment (PM ICE), Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) with 150,000 double rifle magazine pouches. The HSGI X2R TACO MOLLE Pouch was chosen for its preferred functionality, versatility and weight.