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

Description

This is a level 6 jacket that is a part of ECWCS. The water and windproof 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:

• Stow Away Hood – There is a stow away hood in the jackets collar for inclement weather.
• Two Way Zipper – Zipper includes two pulls allowing the user to open and close the zipper at different areas.
• Zipper Storm Flap – This jacket has a storm flap for covering the zipper in inclement weather. Storm flaps help insure water and wind are not able to pass through the zipper.
• Hood With Adjustable Drawstring – This item has a hood with an adjustable drawstring.
• Pass Through Pocket Flaps – Open Flap pockets for reaching through and accessing layers worn underneath.
• Reinforced Elbows – Elbows on sleeves are reinforced to withstand harsh use.
• Adjustable Sleeve Cuffs – Sleeves have either a button or hook and loop adjustable cuff for fit and wear.
• Jacket Drawstring – This jacket has a drawstring at the waist that can be tightened or loosened. This helps the wear regulate the warmth and comfort of the jacket.
• Multicam – Originally design in the early 2000’s as a competitor to UCP, Multicam was passed over after the selection of UCP. Even with UCP being adopted the camo would still see widespread use by special operations forces across the US Military in Iraq and Afghanistan. As UCP was found to not be suitable and replacements were searched for Multicam was selected as the interim camo for use by deploying US Army Soldiers. The camo would not be issued in full scale within the US Military. With its selection for use in Afghanistan it was known as OEF Pattern. Garrison uniforms in Multicam were never made, with all Multicam uniforms issued in the US Army being fire resistant. Multicam was replaced by OCP, when it became the standard camo pattern for the US Army in 2015. Due to the similarity of Multicam and OCP the gear and equipment in those patterns, not uniforms, are commonly intermixed until widespread issue of OCP was completed.
• 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.
• 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).