Army Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS)
The Army Generation III ECWCS was designed to be functional in multiple cold weather climates and activities. It is a multi-layered system that allows Soldiers to adapt to environmental conditions. The new materials allow a greater range of breathability and protection. The GEN II ECWCS is more compatible with body armor, weighs 12.85 lbs total, and comes in 12 components.
- Lightweight undershirt and drawers
- Midweight shirt and drawers
- Fleece cold weather jacket
- Wind cold weather jacket
- Soft shell jacket and trousers
- Extreme cold/wet weather jacket and trousers
- Extreme cold weather parka and trousers
Photo from PEO Soldier
Soldiers should refer to PEO Soldier for more information.
There is no clear guidance, especially written on the wear of the new GEN-III XCWCS. Pretty soon local regulations and restrictions will make every thing but the new poly-pros useless. Do you have any written guidance. Here on deployment the latest version of 670-1 we can download from military websites is FEB 2005. We don't even wear BDU's??????????
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