US Army Level 5 Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket, UCP

Description

This is a level 5 cold weather jacket that was used in the US Army Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS). The jacket is wind and water resistant and is worn as an outer layer over other insulating layers such as the Army Level 3 fleece jacket or the Level 2 grid fleece shirt. The jacket zips up and has a stow away hood in the collar. The shoulders have pockets and there are zippered vents along the sleeves as well. These are ready to go lightweight jackets for cold and windy days.

Features:

• Wind Resistant – This is wind resistant which means that it helps break the wind and keep the wearer warmer.
• Water Resistant – It can be exposed to water for a short period of time without being damaged or saturated with water. Generally not recommended to submerge Water Resistant items unless item is made for that level of exposure.
• Zip Up Shirt – This shirt is a zip up, which means that the front is closed with a zipper.
• Shoulder Pockets – Includes pockets on the shoulder for small items.
• Includes Hook & Loop Fields – For attaching name tapes, ranks and other ID patches.
• Stow Away Hood – There is a stow away hood in the jackets collar for inclement weather.
• 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 5 – This layer consists of a soft shell jacket and trouser set that is meant to be worn in a moderate to cold conditions and over thermal layers or the standard uniform. The jacket and trousers are low bulk, wind and water resistant, and cut to allow for good mobility while remaining lightweight.

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).