US Army Gen III Level 6, Extreme Cold & Wet Weather Jacket, UCP

Description

This is a level 6 jacket that is a part of ECWCS. The water and wind proof coat is worn as an outer layer to protect the wear, typically one or two thermal layers are worn underneath. The zip up jacket has a stow-able and adjustable hood. The cuffs and waist are adjustable to keep the elements out and there are pass through pockets on the jacket. There is a spot for rank sleeves on the chest. This is a great outer layer jacket for cold days outside and when worn with thermal layers keeps the wearer warm all day.

Features:

• Part Of ECWCS – This is part of the US Army Extended Cold Weather Clothing System that is used to protect the wearer from cold to extreme cold weather situations and environments. The system consists of 7 levels of clothing and various accessories that can be worn in multiple configurations. When worn properly in appropriate conditions the system is designed to keep Soldiers warm in temperatures from +40 degrees to -50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Stow Away Hood – There is a stow away hood in the jackets collar for inclement weather.
• Zipper Closure – Has a zipper to secure contents stored inside.
• Chest Pockets – Has pockets on the front of the chest.
• Hood With Adjustable Drawstring – This item has a hood with an adjustable drawstring.
• Universal Camouflage Pattern, UCP – Following in the steps of the USMC and its adoption of a digital camo, the US Army adopted the Universal Camo Pattern in 2004. The pattern was designed to function suitably in any environment. The overall intention of a camo capable of that is to remove the need to issue a camo pattern for each potential combat zone and environment, thus making the production and issuing of camo easy to troops. The camo was adopted and saw use in both Iraq and Afghanistan, where it would perform at best adequately. As a result of the camo not performing as good as intended the US Army began looking for a replacement. By 2011 the US Army would test in a variation of UCP, UCP-D, against Multicam in Afghanistan in the search for a replacement. By 2012 all US Army Soldiers deploying as combat troops to Afghanistan would be issued uniforms and gear in Multicam and UCP would be phased out of service in 2019 as a service camo. UCP would commonly come to be referred to as ACU, based of the adoption of the ACU pattern uniform that was adopted at the same time, much the same as the woodland camo came to be called BDU.
• Windproof – It will help break the wind an hold warmth even in windy weather.
• Waterproof – Waterproof means that it will not absorb water or be damaged when submerged in water.
• ECWCS Level 6 – This layer consists of a water and wind proof jacket and trousers that act as a hard shell layer over thermals or the standard uniform. Level 6 layers are intended for wear in cold to wet conditions. The jacket and trousers are lightweight and low bulk and when worn over thermal layers are still breathable to help prevent overheating.

Manufactured by:

• Various Government Contractors – This item is manufactured for the US government by various contractors.

Country of Manufacture: USA – This product is manufactured in the #1 country, the USA.

Issue Type: USGI – These are genuine US government issued items made to military specification (mil-spec).