Description
This is an Flame Resistant FR version of the Level 5 Soft shell jacket that is used by the US Army. It is near identical to the standard issue soft shell jacket but with different materials. It features a stowaway hood, two chest pockets, and shoulder pockets. The 2-way zipper that runs up the center is freeze resistant, and has a storm flap to keep debris and ice out. The zip-up chest pockets include mesh for a little ventilation, and the armpits have zippers for the same purpose. The material is slightly stiffer than the standard softshell but still works great as a semi- windproof, water resistant layer. Overall this is a great option for a softshell jacket whether you’re flying around in a helicopter or just need an awesome jacket with some extra protection.
Features:
- Flame Resistant – Will not catch fire when exposed to flames. It will burn but it will not drip or catch fire.
- 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.
- Zippered Pockets – Pockets have a zipper closure to secure contents.
- 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.
- Stow Away Hood – There is a stow away hood in the jackets collar for inclement weather.
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).
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