Award of Phase IV Camouflage Uniform Contracts

On 31 October 2011, the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Army approved the selection of multiple camouflage patterns to continue field trials and more extensive computer analysis during FY12 for the Army’s Phase IV Camouflage effort.

The U.S. Army selected five vendors to proceed forward to develop a family of camouflage patterns that will be effective across a myriad of environments. The effort, commonly known as Phase IV and managed by PEO Soldier, enters the second phase of selection with the award of these contracts by narrowing the field to five selects. These selects were chosen following a rigorous technical evaluation backed by solid scientific analyses and incorporating critical Soldier input from the field.

Four industry partners and one Government team will produce fabric for prototype uniforms and Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) camouflage uniforms for field trials and other evaluations in FY2012:

1.      ADS, Inc. (teamed with Hyperstealth, Inc.) – Virginia Beach, Virginia
2.      Brookwood Companies, Inc- New York, NY
3.      Crye Precision, LLC – Brooklyn, NY
4.      Kryptek, Inc. – Fairbanks, AK
5.      Government pattern developed at U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), Natick, MA

Each offerer submitted a family of camouflage patterns (desert, woodland, and transitional) along with a single coordinated pattern for the Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE). 

The second step will entail scientific analysis including field trials and will take approximately nine months. This will be followed by a cost benefit analysis to determine if the Army will adopt a new camouflage pattern.

The Army pro-actively works alongside our sister Services in several developmental projects, with Phase IV being one of them. We share the results of our camouflage research with the other Services, and would place no restrictions on other Services wearing uniforms in the newly developed patterns. 

For more information, contact Steve Abate, Army Contracting, at (508) 233-6160. 

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Kryptek camouflage patterns

The Kryptek Highlander ™ camo pattern is designed for the elite Soldier in transitional terrain with the purpose of improving stealth and enhancing survivability, ultimately increasing the lethality of the user. Kryptek™ camo patterns provide a tactical advantage to the Operator by reducing visual acquisition through the combination of proven camouflage concepts, scientific principles and field testing. The Kryptek™ designs incorporate proven principles of visual deception based on mimicry of foliage, animal, marine and geographic visual qualities. These principles have been combined with evolutionary concepts and fused with state of the art technology to offer the utmost in effective concealment in differing environments. Kryptek™ utilizes a multi-directional design to effectively conceal in a multitude of terrains that have either a lateral or vertical flow. The bi-level layering of the patterns incorporate background transitional shading and sharp random geometrical foregrounds to create a three dimensional effect that ensures the utmost in concealment at both close and long ranges. These components combined with colorations selected and matched based on input from testing and observations from Operators in the field make Kryptek™ Camo the ultimate in passive battlefield deception.

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Introducing A-TACS FG Camo

Ever since the launch of the original A-TACS Camo Pattern, people have been asking for a green variant of the pattern. The easy answer would have been to create a simple re-color of the existing pattern and release it as a green variant. Taking that approach may have been easier and faster however, it would not have been the correct way to create an effective temperate climate pattern. The characteristic environmental elements and shapes found in greener, more temperate settings needed to be addressed.

The answer was found in the creation of an entirely new pattern based on the A-TACS Camo’s  unique “pattern within a pattern” concept. The addition of simulated depth was also necessary in order to add visual disruption to further break up the human silhouette.

After over a year of development and input of countless tactical professionals, we are proud to introduce A-TACS FG (Foliage/Green) Camo. Utilizing numerous shades of green sampled directly from a variety of forested and transitional terrain elements combined with various shades of earth, A-TACS FG Camo was developed to be effective in a wide range of temperate environments. As with the original A-TACS AU (Arid/Urban) Camo pattern, the organic pixels in the micro patterns are grouped into larger, more defined  “macro” shapes creating larger more defined patterns. The larger organic shapes and strategically placed shadow elements within the macro pattern help to create a unique three-dimensional effect never before seen in a tactical concealment system.

Following this announcement in the coming weeks, we will post more photos as well as updates on specific A-TACS FG Camo gear being offered by our manufacturing partners in addition to specific information regarding product availability.

 

 

A-TACS FG Camo gear in photos provided by, Propper (ACUs and Boonies) Tactical Assault Gear (Plate Carriers and Pouches), Blue Force Gear (Weapon Slings) Grey Ghost (Plate Carriers and Pouches) Beez Combat Systems (Plate Carriers), Danner (Boots)

 

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Propper’s New design on Combat Shirt

PROPPER INTERNATIONAL

Propper unveiled their new line of Tactical ACUs that soon to be available in A-TACS, to record crowds. The introductory product line will include basic ACUs and boonie caps all sewn to military specifications.

Soon to follow, Propper revealed their latest TAC-U series of gear in the pattern which will feature a newly designed Combat Shirt and Pant loaded with innovative features including a half-zip front with loop fastener for nametape on back of the collar, a fully articulated elbow with external elbow pad openings, integrated dual cuff with thumb hole and A-TACS printed hook and loop fasteners, multiple dual layer pockets and a double layer stretch shoulder with shoulder pad pockets. 

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Propper gear in A-TACS will be commercially available at a number of tactical retailers this Spring. Check back soon “Where to Buy” section that will list retailers carrying these items and other A-TACS gear.

782 Gear Unveils New Designs

782 Gear is located in Fall River, MA and operating from remote offices in Spokane, Washington and Northern Virginia, 782 Gear was born from the inspiration of those who put their lives on the line each day in the defense of our freedom in the GWOT. Professional users such as military, law enforcement, and first responders demand the utmost in comfort and performance from their clothing and equipment... it may mean the difference between life and death. With over fifty years of industry experience and world class in-house design capability, our vision of what our customers need and want is crystal clear.

Duro Textiles, LLC has a tradition going back to 1947 and is one of the country's largest dyers, printers, finishers and distributors of textile products. Duro has maintained a leadership position within the textile industry through a commitment to new technologies, customer service and product innovation. The company is headquartered in Fall River, MA and employs 500 people. Duro Textiles is owned by Patriarch Partners LLC. The Patriarch platform is a vertically integrated distressed private equity firm with robust in-house operational turnaround expertise. Patriarch has managing funds with over $7 billion of equity and secured loan assets with equity investments in more than 70 companies, and controlling interests in approximately two-thirds of these. 

Velocity Softshell ¼ Zip Pullover

Product Description

We can't make you faster...but you might feel that way in this high-function, ultra-light piece. Essential lightweight ops gear, packable, with an amazing warmth/weight ratio. Superb protection from wind and water.  Athletic cut, 2 and 4-way stretch materials provide mobility and comfort.  2-way quarter zip design allows added ventilation even while still keeping the collar closed.  Full-zip jacket version also available.

• Schoeller® NanoSphere® treated 2-way stretch shell
• Tweave DURASTRETCH® 4-way stretch panels
• Moisture-wicking lining
• Zippered pocket for wallet, MP3, smokes or dip
• Weight (medium) - 9.6 oz (272g)
• Available in Multicam®

Rogue Parka

Product Description

An amazing 3-season parka merging the best of hard-shell and stretch soft-shell technology without sacrificing mobility.  A core-insulating, fleece lining enhances comfort.  Zip access to chest and belt mounted items enhance functionality.  A best-in-class hood (optional, #7825002) compliments this amazing piece of foul-weather gear. 

• Ultra-durable  3-Layer Gore-Tex® military hardshell
• Tweave 4-way stretch softshell with DWR
• Polartec® Power Stretch® fleece
• L&R 2-way side zip access to belt hung essentials
• Zip chest pockets, pencil/Maglite sleeve pocket
• Zip core vents allow access to shirt pockets
• ID panel stows in tail pocket (optional, #7825003) 
• Available in black, Multicam® (m/c available Jan/Feb '11, $80 up-charge)

 

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Army to test Marine camo

Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson / Marine Corps Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct urban terrain training on Dec. 13 aboard Fort Pickett, Va.

By Dan Lamothe and Lance M. Bacon - Staff writers
Posted : Tuesday Dec 28, 2010

The Army is moving to replace its combat uniforms, and will test variants of the Corps’ popular Marine Pattern camouflage in the process.

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Army seeks 3 variants of camo to replace UCP

The new camo patterns would cover global climates and environments

By Lance M. Bacon - Staff writer
Posted : Sunday Dec 19, 2010

The Army is shopping for three new combat uniforms — a woodland variant, a desert variant and a “transitional” variant that covers everything in between.

As the search begins, it is evident the current Universal Camouflage Pattern is not even an option.

Officials are adamant that the selection will not be a “fashion contest” in which Pentagon generals pick the one they like best. Instead, hundreds of test hours and mountains of data will be compiled to determine the right mix of colors and patterns.

In the words of Col. William Cole, project manager of Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, the intent is to provide an “operationally and scientifically validated” camouflage pattern that will provide global coverage for an expeditionary Army.

For now, the design and colors of your next uniform are anyone’s guess. For example, digital patterns work well in some environments, but not as well in others. Sometimes a vertical orientation is best, while other times a horizontal would be optimal. And when it comes to colors, there are 15 different military operating environments with unique colors that change with elevation and seasons.
The Army followed by testing dozens of camouflage patterns in four backgrounds common to Afghanistan: The rocky desert terrain, mountainous terrain, cropland/woodland terrain and sandy desert terrain. The top performers were MultiCam, Woodland and Desert MARPAT and AOR 1 and 2 uniforms. UCP, on the other hand, was in the bottom 10 for all four backgrounds “and did not perform well in any of them,” according to the report.

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MARSOC purchases retro woodland camouflage

By Gina Cavallaro - Staff writer
Posted : Sunday Dec 19, 2010

The order consisted of 300 sets of Crye Precision’s G3 combat pant and G3 combat shirt in the woodland pattern, and green AirFlex knee pads and AirFlex field elbow pads.

Rest of the article HERE

Australians to Adopt MultiCam for Use in Afghanistan

In a shocking decision, the Australian military announced today that they are going to conduct an extended wear trial of the MultiCam pattern for troops serving in Afghanistan. Like in the US and UK, Australian Special Operations Forces have long used MultiCam due to its increased effectiveness. Following their lead, Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced the change to the new pattern today at the biannual Land Warfare Conference in Brisbane. By “change” we mean the extension of the SF wear trial that has been going on for years.

“Special Forces soldiers have said this is the uniform they want to wear,” Mr Clare said. “The camouflage pattern provides troops with greater levels of concealment across the range of terrains in Afghanistan – urban, desert and green. It also makes it easier for our troops to do their job.”

The plan calls for all Australian troops going ‘Outside the Wire’ will be outfitted in MultiCam. What is really interesting is that Mr Clare discussed issuing the same uniforms used by his SOF which are the Crye Precision combat uniforms rather than the standard DPCU in a different camo pattern. However, he also stated that “I have also instructed the Defence Materiel Organisation to pursue the purchase of a licence to provide for the potential manufacture of this uniform in Australia if the extended trial is successful,” Mr Clare said. Could this be the groundwork for an Australian MTPesque creation?

Furthermore, does this initiative mean the demise of the short lived Disruptive Pattern Midpoint Uniform unveiled earlier this year? The whole point of the DPMU was to alter the DPCU’s pattern slightly to be more effective in Afghanistan. Designed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), it combined the colors of the two uniforms the Australian Army currently uses. 

Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) members enter the training compound at Multi National Base Tarin Kowt. Picture: Department of Defence

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Propper International launch of the new A-TACS® ACU.

Propper International™ and Digital Concealment Systems are proud to announce the Spring 2011 launch of the new A-TACS® ACU.

A-TACS represents a radical step forward in the science of concealment technology. The patented A-TACS process replaces digital square pixels with small organically shaped pixels, removing all 90-degree angles to create a more natural appearance. Additionally, the organic pixels are segmented into larger groupings organized within the pattern, creating a unique “pattern within a pattern” concept that enables A-TACS to conceal the operator more effectively at greater distances than previously possible. The pattern also features a greater range of inter-mingled natural colors for enhanced concealment. The base color is a neutral tan, designed to blend effortlessly in open, rocky or arid environments.

“Propper is honored to be a part of such a groundbreaking development in military and law enforcement concealment,” said John Asaro, VP Marketing for Propper International. “We are dedicated to providing the best possible apparel to the soldiers and officers who serve our country, and our partnership with A-TACS solidifies that effort.”

The Propper A-TACS ACU is sewn to military specifications and made from 65/35 poly/cotton ripstop fabric for maximum durability.

The A-TACS ACU is among the most anticipated A-TACS products launching worldwide and will serve as the core component of the product line, which includes boots from Danner®, packs and nylon kit from Tactical Assault Gear™, single or dual point gun slings from Blue Force Gear™, and weapons and optics systems from Remington®, Bushmaster® and Bushnell®. This broad collection of introductory products represents the first full head-to-toe concealment system offering to tactical professionals in the U.S.

Propper will advance the A-TACS product line with boonie hats and combat shirts. These items will be available for purchase from Propper authorized dealers.

 

About Propper International

Since 1967, Propper has outfitted the United States armed forces, law enforcement professionals and first responders with only the highest quality apparel. Propper is a leading manufacturer for the Department of Defense and has produced more than 75 million garments for the U.S. Military. Propper garments are extremely durable, comfortable and functional in the field. For more information, visit www.propper.com.

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ArmorWorks 3D camouflage applique dubbed “TactiCam.”

ArmorWorks is introducing at AUSA an innovative 3D camouflage applique called TactiCam that has the potential to reduce vehicle signature in radar, infrared and visual spectrum.
The new material has already demonstrated effective signature reduction in tests and is undergoing optimization. The outer layer of the TactiCam material is shaped in randomly generated three-dimensional pattern displaying varying geometric shapes, in different depth levels.
This digitally generated random pattern surface reflects energy from the vehicle in an irregular pattern, disrupting the detection of the vehicle by electro-optical and millimeter-wave radar sensors.
The material can be applied with infra-red or radar absorbing suppressing materials, and be filled with insulation that can both suppress emissive spectral frequencies, while reducing solar heat gain.

According to Gary Sopko, Director of vehicle programs at ArmorWorks, the new, lightweight material operates passively, and as an insulating layer, also contributes to reducing the thermal signature emitted by the vehicle’s surface, wheels and engine.
Visual camouflage can be applied over the outer layer matching camouflage patterns used by the military or adapted to operational requirements. Sopko added that the TactiCam could eventually be integrated into armor panels in production, or as retrofit to any ground vehicle.
The company plans to include the material with a ceramic basis layer, providing additional ballistic protection to the vehicle. TactiCam was displayed at AUSA 2010 applied onto the improved Stryker wheeled armored vehicle at the General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) stand.

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Multicam now available from 5.11 Tactical.

The 5.11 Multicam Rapid Assult Shirt 65% Polyester 35% Cotton Ripstop Multicam pattern sleeves have double articulated elbows for maximum durability. Angled shoulder pockets offer easy access and a loop patch on both arms allows patch application. A lighter weight 5oz knit body with back and side mesh inserts has wicking and moisture management perfect for wearing alone or as a base layer under body armor. The ¾ zip front allows added ventilation and zips to a full mandarin collar to prevent chafing from body armor. The hardwearing 5.11 Multicam Rapid Assault Shirt are available in sizes Small to 3XL and prized starting at $59.99.

 

One of 5.11’s most requested styles, considered by many as the new standard and a replacement for the old style BDU, the 5.11 TDU, is now available in Multicam. The 5.11 TDU Pant has all the features an operator needs. Utilizing 65% polyester 35% cotton ripstop Multicam material, which resists tearing and abrasion, 5.11 Multicam TDU pants are triple-stitched and bartacked in all stress areas. A self-adjusting comfort waistband with no metal buckles helps you bend and stretch with ease. The double-layered knee pockets fit neoprene kneepads for on-the-ground activities on the range or in the field. Front pockets are strong and roomy. Large side pockets are designed with an added inside pocket containing a divider allowing each side to hold two AR mags securely. Two rear pockets round out the storage needs of any assignment. Genuine YKK® zippers and quality PRYM® snaps stay zipped and snapped even under the most strenuous activities. 5.11 TDU pants in Multicam are available in sizes Small to 3XL and prized starting at $69.99.

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Soldiers receive new MultiCam ACUs, gear

By Lance M. Bacon - Staff writer
Posted : Sunday Aug 22, 2010

CAMP SHELBY, Miss. — A new Army Combat Uniform — boasting nearly a dozen improvements — was unveiled here Aug. 10, and received the quick approval of roughly 3,600 Iowa National Guard soldiers headed to the ’Stan.

The attention-getting ACUs were one of a dozen changes made to improve the safety, comfort and functionality of the Army combat uniform and combat load. Each soldier received 22 new or improved items, all of which were fielded in the Army’s new MultiCam pattern — what the Army calls OCP, which stands for Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern.

The upgrades, driven largely by soldier input, went from idea to issue in only nine months — a turnaround the Army’s top NCO characterized as “pretty phenomenal.”

“The OCP allows soldiers to get far closer to the enemy before being observed, and I believe [the uniform is] safer,” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston said. “And we’ve never issued equipment faster than we are now.”

The new gear will be issued to the two brigade combat teams deploying to Afghanistan each month. In addition, a phased approach for troops with at least 120 days left in theater will begin in December and is expected to last no more than eight months.

While the MultiCam pattern is exclusive to Afghanistan, all improvements will also be implemented in the Universal Camouflage Pattern ACUs, according to Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller, Program Executive Office Soldier.

When soldiers will see the new ACUs depends on a few factors. Topping the list is the need to first issue the existing stock to ensure the Army doesn’t get stuck with that bill. But Fuller said the transition should begin “within a matter of months.”

Soldiers can expect a uniform that breathes and wears better, yet provides better flame resistance, Fuller said. The collars are better, the crotches are stronger and there is less Velcro.

The new and improved ACUs include the following upgrades:

• The MultiCam pattern. This is the result of in-depth analysis that started with 57 camouflage patterns. It provided the best concealment in a variety of tests in Afghanistan, and is especially proficient in the rugged terrain near the Pakistani border, service officials said.

• A better collar. Less Velcro and a new design keep it from crumpling up for a more comfortable wear.

• Infrared patches. These are sewn onto a hideaway tab instead of outside the pockets for greater durability. This is to ensure the patches don’t get destroyed through regular wear and tear.

• Buttons on cargo pockets: It’s back to buttons, as Velcro proved too problematic for soldiers trying to carry myriad gear.

• Extended pockets. The Army has added a special “extender button” to the trouser cargo pockets for easier access and expanded carrying capability.

• Stronger crotches. The crotch has been reinforced to reduce the rips that had become all too common.

• Fire resistant. The uniform provides four seconds of flame resistance — time to evade or egress without suffering third-degree burns. The protection also will keep second-degree burns to less than 30 percent. Such protection almost ensures a 100 percent recovery, according to studies by the burn center in San Antonio.

• Insect resistant. The days of treating your own uniforms are over as the preshrunk uniforms will have permethrine treatments before they are issued. The treatments will last for 50 washings, which should more than cover the 120 days this uniform is designed to last.

Four other “Tier 2” MultiCam items are expected to make their way to the troops by February, officials said. They are the aircrew combat uniform, aircrew coveralls, aviation life support gear and fire-resistant environmental ensemble.

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Army: MultiCam allowed only in Afghanistan

By Matthew Cox - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Jul 12, 2010

The Army put out a message to soldiers who will receive new MultiCam uniforms for Afghanistan — don’t plan on wearing your fancy new duds to the bank at lunch time.

The strict new rules that will govern the fielding and wear of the new Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern uniforms are laid out in a June 10 All Army Activities message.

“OCP is authorized for wear in Afghanistan only,” the message states. “Only U.S. Army soldiers and members of other services assigned to U.S. Army units operating in Afghanistan are authorized” to wear the new pattern.

The Army selected MultiCam as the new pattern for Afghanistan in February after it outperformed the Army Combat Uniform’s Universal Camouflage Pattern and several other popular patterns in multiple Army tests.

U.S.-based units will begin receiving MultiCam uniforms and equipment by August. Soldiers are only allowed to wear MuliCam in Afghanistan, “during travel to or from Afghanistan,” and “for unit ceremonial events just prior to deployment or just after redeployment,” the message states.

As far as pre-deployment training goes, soldiers can wear MultiCam, “but only if UCP items are not available,” the message states.

The Army plans to begin fielding to units already serving in Afghanistan by November, but only units with “120 days or more remaining in Afghanistan” will receive the new uniforms and equipment in MultiCam.

Each soldier’s clothing records will be updated during the fielding process to “ensure total accountability,” the message states. “There will be no exceptions.”

Soldiers will be allowed to keep the MultiCam Fire-Resistant ACUs, caps and other accessories when they return from deployment, but will be required to turn in their MultiCam Modular Lightweight Load-bearing Equipment, Extended Cold Weather Clothing System Generation III items, body armor, and helmet covers, Army spokesman Lt. Col. Jimmie Cummings told Army Times on June 24.

Soldiers are “prohibited” from buying MultiCam uniforms and equipment from any place other than Army and Air Force Exchange Service clothing sales stores.

MultiCam, made by Crye Precision LLC, was the top performer in a computerized, photo-simulation test the Army conducted late last year. Tests included photographs taken in desert, woodland, cropland and mountain terrain settings.

The pattern features seven shades of brown, tan and green. It had already been a top performer in two previous Army studies.

One of the tests, “Photosimulation Camouflage Detection Test,” conducted by U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center from March 2007 to March 2009, showed that MultiCam and three other patterns outperformed the existing UCP.

A previous Natick study, called “Computerized Visual Camouflage Evaluation,” conducted from November 2005 to July 2006, found that “MultiCam performed significantly better than the UCP in most conditions.”

Separately, Army Special Operations Command has also tested MultiCam in different environments worldwide, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and found that it outperformed the Army’s standard pattern. Army special operations units such as Delta Force, some of the 75th Ranger Regiment and some Special Forces teams wear the MultiCam pattern instead of the UCP in Iraq and Afghanistan.

For the most recent photo-simulation test, a special team spent 17 days in Afghanistan, taking more than 1,000 photographs of camouflage uniforms and equipment in desert, woodland, cropland and mountain settings between Kandahar and Bagram. Each photograph was calibrated to show the correct color despite varying daylight conditions.

The nine-man team went outside the wire nearly every day, providing their own security as they took turns modeling the test patterns for photographs.

The photos from the trip were turned into a three-phase test taken by soldiers from Fort Bragg, N.C., Fort Campbell, Ky., and Fort Drum, N.Y.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Soldiers will be given:

• 4 sets of MultiCam fire-resistant uniforms

• 4 combat shirts and matching combat gear

• Select layers of the Gen III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System.

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MultiCam costs more than ACU

Staff report
Posted : Monday Jun 14, 2010

MultiCam camouflage uniforms for Afghanistan will be more expensive to produce than the Army Combat Uniform, following a multiyear trend of rising uniform costs, according to a Government Accountability Office report.

The May 28 report — “War-fighter Support: Observations on DoD’s Ground Combat Uniforms” — shows that uniform costs for all services have increased from “about $223 million in fiscal 2005 to about $422 million in fiscal year 2009.”

Most of the cost increases are because of the need for fire-resistant fabrics to protect troops from burns and permethrin insect-repellent treatment, the report states.

Flame resistant, permethrin-treated uniforms in MultiCam will cost about $174 per set, the study states. The equivalent set of ACUs costs about $152, the study states.

Production and procurement costs make up about 95 percent of the cost of camouflage uniforms, the report states.

“The Army indicated that there currently is only one printer licensed by the MultiCam supplier resulting in potentially higher printing costs than expected,” the report states. “An Army official recently stated that the MultiCam supplier is in the process of increasing the number of manufacturers licensed to print the camouflage pattern.”

Officials expect the uniform price to decrease once there are more manufacturers, according to the report.

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US Army in Afghanistan, High Resolution Photos

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On February 19, the Department of Defense formally announced the selection of MultiCam for Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan. We know you want the details, so here are the answers to frequently asked questions.

 When will the Army start fielding FR ACUs in MultiCam?
The Army, through Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, will begin fielding MultiCam uniforms to deploying Soldiers as early as July 2010.

Who will be getting the MultiCam uniforms?
At this time, only Soldiers assigned to units deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom will receive the uniforms. The next fielding phase, which is expected to begin no earlier than October 2010, will include Soldiers assigned to units that are already in Afghanistan. Priority for units in Afghanistan will be established with guidance from Army G-3, U.S. Army Central Command and U.S. Forces – Afghanistan.

Who will get the MultiCam uniforms first?
The fielding will begin with 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk, LA; 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, CO; and 2nd Brigade, 34th Infantry Division of the Iowa Army National Guard. The order of fielding will be based on priorities established by the Army G-3 and availability of these units. Exact fielding dates have not been determined.

How many of the uniform will each Soldier get?
The Basis of Issue for the Army Combat uniform is the same as for the Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI), four per Soldier. Each Soldier will also be issued four Army Combat Shirts with sleeves in the MultiCam pattern and torso in the Coyote Brown color.

What gear will Soldiers receive in the MultiCam pattern?
Soldiers will receive the same Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) and body armor in MultiCam that they would normally receive in the Universal Camouflage Pattern. We expect this to include: helmet cover, Improved Outer Tactical Vest, and a complete set of Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment, or MOLLE. The exact list is being finalized.

Will the uniforms and gear cost Soldiers anything out of pocket?
No. Soldiers will not be charged for the equipment that is issued to them through PEO Soldier. They will be issued the equipment on their hand receipt.

Photo Simulation Camo Detection Test

The full camouflage detection test from U.S Army Natick Soldier RD and Engineering Center.

 

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Oilfield Camouflage was designed to give workers in the oil industry a sense of ownership in their own, unique pattern.  What started out as different tools and other recognizable items used in the oil industry has turned into one of the most effective camo patterns on the market today.  Whether you are after a big buck in a hardwood bottom, chasing ducks in the swamps of the south, or just want a relaxing afternoon with the family, oilfield camouflage has a unique item for you.

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