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ICEProgramOfficewithin
MarineCorpsSystemsCommand
LeadingaProgramManagementOfficelikeoursisinmanywayslike
leadingaBattalion,Squadron,Training,orSupportingCommand.We
needtomaintainacommonvisionandworkasateamsothatwecan
equipMarineswiththetoolsnecessarytosucceedinbattle.
Iwouldliketosharesomeofmycommandphilosophy.Thiswillensure
thatwedevelopacommonunderstandingofsomefundamentalprinci
plesthatIbelievearenecessaryforthecontinuedsuccessofourteam.
Thesearebynomeansinclusivebutshouldservetoconveymyfocus
andintentandwillfortheframeworkanddirectionforallthatwedo.
Myvisionistoachieveandmaintaininnovativesystemsacquisitionand
effectivesustainmentofInfantryCombatEquipmentforU.S.Marines.
NeverforgetthatoutprimaryreasonforbeinghereistosupportMa
rines.
JointCoordinationisessential.Wewillmaintainsituationalawareness
ofourfellowservicepartnerseffortsandpreparetoleveragethesuc
cessesobserved.
Havefuninwhatwedoandtakeprideintheservices/productswepro
vide.
SemperFidelis.
A.J.PASAGIAN
LieutenantColonel,USMC
MISSIONSTATEMENT
ProgramManagerInfantryCombatEquipment(PMICE)isthetotal
lifecyclemanagerforallMarineInfantryCombatEquipmentandis
responsible for developing, fielding and sustainment of ICE to
enhance the performance, capability, survivability and mobility of
Marines.
TheSUPPORTEQUIPMENTTEAMisresponsibleforprovidingtimely,
high quality general support equipment to enhance current and
futureMarineCorpsreadiness.
TheCOMBAT&DRESSCLOTHINGTEAMisresponsibleforproviding
timely, high quality clothing to enhance current and future
MarineCorpsreadiness.
TableofContents
ScalablePlateCarrier7
ModularTacticalVest(MTV)8
OuterTacticalVest(OTV)9
EnhancedSmallArmsProtectiveInsert(ESAPI)10
SideSmallArmsProtectiveInserts(SSAPI)11
LightweightHelmet(LWH)12
NapeProtectionPad13
PadSuspensionSystem14
EnhancedCombatVehicleCrewmansHelmet(ECVCH)15
QuadGard16
FullSpectrumBattleEquipment:IndividualandPlatoon(FSBE)17
MilitaryEyeProtectionSystems(MEPS)19
BallisticHearingProtection(BHP)20
EvaporativeCoolingVest(ECV)21
StandardImprovedLoadBearingEquipment22
ReconnaissanceImprovedLoadBearingEquipment(RILBE)23
CorpsmanAssaultPackImprovedLoadBearingEquipment(CAPILBE)24
ImprovedLoadBearingEquipment(ILBE)Pouches25
IndividualWaterPurificationSystem(IWPS)27
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EnhancedBedNetSystems(EBNS)29
UltraHighIntensityIlluminationSystem(UHIMIS)30
PonchoLiner(MARPAT)31
WaterproofBag,ImprovedLoadBearingEquipment32
FieldTarpaulin(FieldTarp)33
IndividualHandHeldFlashlight34
ExternalKnee&ElbowPads35
MartialArtsKit36
MechanicalBreachersKit(MBK)37
MarineCorpsStuffSack(MACSSack)39
3SeasonSleepSystem(3S)40
MarineAssaultClimbersKit(MACK)41
ModularSteelTractionSnowshoe(MSTS)42
Individual/TeamJP8Stove43
ExpeditionaryFieldKitchen(EFK)44
EnhancedTrayRationheatingSystem(ETRHS)45
TrayRationHeatingSystem(TRHS)46
FieldFoodServiceSystem(FFSS)47
AllPurposeEnvironmentalClothingSystem(APECS)48
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CombatDesertJacket(CDJ)49
FlameResistantOrganizationalGear(FROG)50
ImprovedCombatVehicleCrewmensCoveralls(ICVC)52
ProximityGearEnsemble53
MarineCorpsRunningSuit54
MarineCorpsCombatBoot,HotWeather(MCCB,HW)55
MarineCorpsCombatBoot,TemperateWeather(MCCB,TW)56
SnowCamouflageUniform57
LightweightExposureSuit58
ExtremeColdWeatherParka&Trouser(HappySuit)59
Underwear,NexttoSkin,ColdWeather60
Underwear,GridFleece,MidWeight,ColdWeather61
Jacket,WindproFleece,ColdWeather62
Cap,Hardface,MicroFleece,ColdWeather63
USMCExtremeColdWeather(ECW)MittenSystem64
MountainColdWeatherBoot66
PMICEOrganizationalChart67
ScalablePlateCarrier
OVERVIEW
IIIMEFsubmittedanUSONforanESAPIPlatecarriertoprovideadirectthreatcapability
thatwouldallowgreatermobility,withreducedthermalstressinhighelevations,thick
vegetationandtropicalenvironmentsthanthatprovidedbytheissueOTV/MTV.There
quirementhasbeenincreasedtosupportanadditionalMEUwithbothI&IIMEFandthe
armoredvehiclecommunity.
FEATURES
1)Reducedfragmentationprotection
2)Reducedweight&thermalburden
3)Retentionofdirectfireprotection
4)IntegrateswithMTVcomponents
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:9,483
IDNo.:11408
TAMCN:C00612E
LEADNSN:8470015627210
PRODUCTION
CurrentlyinproductionwithestimatedcompletionoffieldingduringOct08.
MANUALS
AcommercialUse&CareManualwasprovidedwithfieldedSPC.
ModularTacticalVest(MTV)
OVERVIEW
TheOTV,developedinthelate1990s,wasnotdesigned,butwasbeingusedforcarrying
equipmentanditemsduringgroundcombatoperations.TheMTVwasdevelopedinre
sponsetoanUUNStomeetshortfallsidentifiedbytheOperatingForcesintheOTV.
FEATURES
MTVimprovementswhencomparedtotheOTVinclude:
1)Increasedcapability:
Quickreleaseforemergencyegressandmedicalaccess.
Increasedlowerbackandkidneyareaprotection.
2)Improvedintegration:
SideSmallArmsProtectiveInsertcarrier.
Channelsforcommunicationwiring/cables.
3)Designimprovements:
Improvedclosures.
Riflebolstertoimprovethestockwell.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:84,000
IDNo.:11408A
TAMCN:C00592E
LEADNSN:8470015475919
PRODUCTION
ProtectiveProductsInternationalofSunrise,FL.
MANUALS
MTVCommercialUsersGuidehttp://www.mtvarmor.com
OuterTacticalVest(OTV)
OVERVIEW
TheOTVisaprotectivevestwornoverclothingforprotectionagainstfragmentationand
9mmhandgunonly.WhentheOTViswornwithESAPIplates,thelevelofprotectionis
upgradedtospecific5.56/7.62mmriflethreats.
FEATURES
1)Vestdesign:
Frontopenvest.
Webstrapstoallowattachmentofothermodularloadcarriageitems.
2)Armor(allremovable):
Yoke&Collar,throatandgroinprotectors.
Softarmorpanels.
ESAPIplatesandSideSAPIcarriersandplates.
IntegrateswithQuadGardandArmorProtectionEnhancementSystem(APES).
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:198,088
IDNo.:10647A
TAMCN:C34942F
LEADNSN:8470014651863
PRODUCTION
RepairandreplenishmentoftheOTVandcomponentsisprovidedbytheDefense
LogisticsAgency(SourceofSupplyCodeSMS).
MANUALS
ULSS00150415
PCN:13210647000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/13210647000.pdf
CommercialInterceptorCare&UseManualPCN:50010647000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50010647000.pdf
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EnhancedSmallArmsProtectiveInsert(ESAPI)
OVERVIEW
EnhancedSmallArmsProtectiveInsertsarecompositeplateswornwithandinsidethe
OTVorMTVthatdefeatriflefired5.56mmand7.62mmrounds.
FEATURES
Consistsofaceramiccompositeouterstrikefacewithlaminatedcompositebackingand
coveredwitharubber,plastic,ornyloncover.
ItcanberemovedfromtheOTV/MTV,whichallowsCommanderstoincrease/decrease
protectionbasedonthethreat.
Contouredtofittheindividual,platesareinterchangeablebetweenthefrontandbackof
theOTVorMTV.
CoversaMarinesvitalorgans.Canwithstandmultiplehits.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:340,942
IDNo.:10913A
TAMCN:C30202E
LEADNSN:8470015207360
PRODUCTION
ArmorWorks,Tempe,AZ.
Ceradyne,CostaMesa,CA.
Simula,Phoenix,AZ.
MANUALS
ULSS00200415
PCN:13210913000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/13210913000.pdf
TM10647A12
PCN:50010647000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/13210647000.pdf
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SideSmallArmsProtectiveInserts(SSAPI)
OVERVIEW
TheSSAPIprovidesincreasedlevelsofflankandtorsoindividualballisticprotectionwhen
wornwiththeOuterTacticalVest.TheModularTacticalVestcomesequippedwithSSAPI.
FEATURES
TheSideSAPIaffordsthesameprotectionastheEnhanceSmallArmsProtectiveInsertsto
thesidesofthetorsobyusing6x8platesofsimilarceramiccompositematerial.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:190,622
IDNo.:11252A
TAMCN:C00152F
LEADNSN:8470015359876
PRODUCTION
Ballisticplatemanufacturers:Ceradyne,CostaMesa,CAandDiamondbackTactical,Glen
dale,AZ.
Ballisticcarriermanufacturers:MEDENG,Ontario,CanadaandProtectiveProductsInter
national,Sunrise,FL.
MANUALS
TM50010913AOR1(EnhancedSSAPICarrier) PCN:50010913100
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50010913100.pdf
TM10913AOR12(SSAPIPouchInstructions) PCN:50010913200
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs2/50010913200.pdf
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LightweightHelmet(LWH)
OVERVIEW
TheLightweightHelmet(LWH)replacesthePersonalArmorSystemforGroundTroops
(PASGT)helmet.TheLWHprotectstheindividualMarinesheadfromfragmentation,9MM
smallarmsprojectiles,andbluntforcetrauma.
FEATURES
TheLWHretainsthePASGTprofilebutmakesuseoflightermaterialsavailablethrough
newtechnologies.
TheLWHisapproximately3to6ounceslighterthanthePASGTdependingonhelmetsize.
Itfeaturesaretentionsystemandpadsthatwillreducestressandfatigueontheneckand
shoulders.
LWHisavailableinsixsizesrangingfromXSmalltoXXLarge.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:198,088
IDNo.:08744B
TAMCN:C32152E
LEADNSN:8470015060934
PRODUCTION
GentexCorporation,Carbondale,PA.
MANUALS
ULSS0874415
PCN:13200874400
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/13200874400.pdf
TM08744B12&P
PCN:50008744000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50008744000.pdf
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NapeProtectionPad
OVERVIEW
TheNapeProtectionPad(NAPP)protectstheoccipitalregionoftheheadandneckwith
approximately17squareinchesofsoftarmor.Itincreasesoverallheadballisticprotection
againstgroundbasedandvehiclebasedexplosivedevices.
FEATURES
TheNAPPoutershellisconstructedoutofflameresistantcordura.
TheNAPPinterfaceswiththeXretentionsystemoftheLightweightHelmet(LWH),and
theHretentionsystemoftheModularIntegratedCommunicationsHelmet(MICH).
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:60,000
IDNo.:N/A
TAMCN:N/A(ComponenttotheLight
WeightHelmet)
LEADNSNs:8470015546751
PRODUCTION
TheGentexCorporation,Carbondale,PA.
MANUALS
TheNAPPisacomponentoftheLightWeightHelmetandwillbeincludedinthenextrevi
sionofTM08744B12&P(LightWeightHelmet) PCN:50008744000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50008744000.pdf
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PadSuspensionSystem
OVERVIEW
ThePadSuspensionSystemconsistsofsevenpadsthatareattachedtotheLightweight
Helmet(LWH)usingVelcrohookdisks.Thepadsarecomposedoftwofoamlayerscovered
withasyntheticVelcroloopcompositefabriconthebackthatattachestotheLWH,anda
knitmaterialonthefrontthatrestsagainstthehead.Aminimumoffivepadsmustbe
wornforthesystemtooperatecorrectly.
FEATURES
(1)CircularCrownPad.
(2)TrapezoidPads.
(4)OblongSidePads.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:60,000
TAMCN:N/A(ComponenttotheLight
weightHelmet)
IDNo.:N/A
LEADNSN:8470015469420
RepairandreplenishmentofthepadsuspensionsystemisprovidedbytheDefenseLogis
ticsAgency(SourceofSupplyCodeSMS).
PRODUCTION
TheResourceCenter(TRC),NationalInstitutefortheBlindandSeverelyHandicapped,
Jamestown,NY.
MANUALS
ThePadsSuspensionSystemisacomponentoftheLightweightHelmetandhasbeenadded
toTM08744B12&P(LightweightHelmet)
PCN:50008744000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50008744000.pdf
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EnhancedCombatVehicleCrewmensHelmet(ECVCH)
OVERVIEW
TheEnhancedCombatVehicleCrewmensHelmetwillofferbettertransmissionquality,
listeningcapability,andsuperiorcomfortrelativetotheAmphibiousAssaultVehicleCom
batVehicleCrewmensHelmet(AAVCVCH).
FEATURES
Thelinercontainsalltheimprovedcommunicationsequipment.
Deeperearcupsandbetterearphonespeakerstoincreasesoundattenuation,andatalk
thrucircuit.
Theexistingballisticshellwillremaininusethusprovidingthesamelevelofballisticpro
tectionprovidedbyexistingCVCH.
TheECVCHiscompatiblewithcurrentcrewvehicleradioandintercomsystemsaswellas
handheldradiosthroughtheuseofstandardfittingsandcords.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:10,100
IDNo.:10991B
TAMCN:C49942F
LEADNSNs:8470015458200SMMED
8470015458195LG
PRODUCTION
SonetronicsCorporation,WestBelmar,NJ.
MANUALS
ULSS1099115
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/13201099101.pdf
TM10991BO&P
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/17410991000.pdf
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PCN:13201099101
PCN:17410991000
QuadGard
OVERVIEW
TheQuadGard(QG)systemwasdesignedtoprovideballisticprotectionforarmsandlegsin
responsetoblastweaponthreatsandcombatcasualtytrendsduringOperationIraqiFree
dom.
FEATURES
Shoulderpadprotectiontominimizeexposure.
ThreepointOTVattachmentsystem(rearstrap,centerstrap,frontstrap).
UpperarmProtectiontominimizefrontalexposure.
Lowerarm(Openingtoeasedon/doff,ventilationslitandVelcrostrap).
Upperleg(OnelargeFasTecclosureatbelt,protectiontoouterthigharea,ventilationslit
andflapwithFasTecclosure,flapfoldbackfeaturetostreamlineopenposition,suspender
attachmentforquickrelease).
Knee(Flexibilityofkneedesign,Integralkneepadforcomfort).
Lowerleg(Ventilationbylengtheningzipper,Velcrotiedownsoverzipper).
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:4,500
IDNo.:00251A
TAMCN:C00162F
LEADNSN:8470015445259
PRODUCTION
FSTechnology,Plano,TX.
MANUALS
ACommercialUse&CareManualwasprovidedwithfieldedsystems.
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FullSpectrumBattleEquipment:IndividualandPlatoon
(FSBE)
OVERVIEW
FullSpectrumBattleEquipment(FSBE)reducesthecomponentweight,providesasingle
pointofreleasemechanism,andhasanintegratedbreathingandflotationsystem.Full
SpectrumBattleEquipmentreplacestheCloseQuartersBattleEquipment(CQBE)Assault
Vest.
FEATURES
FSBEprovidesballisticprotection,briefunderwaterbreathingcapability,flotation,and
limitedloadcarriagetomeetthespecificmissionprofilesoftheUSMCForceReconnais
sancecommunity,FleetAntiTerrorismSecurityTeams(FAST),andMEU(SOC)Helicopter
AssaultCompanies.
TheFSBEPlatoonKitconsistsofwearablepouchesandotherspecificgeartooutfitaMa
rineplatooninbattle.
TheFSBEIndividualKitconsistsofwearablepouchesandotherspecificgeartooutfitan
individualMarineinbattle.
SeetheMarineCorpsStocklistforthecomponentsthatmakeupeachkit.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
TheFSBEwillbefieldedintwodifferentkits,theIndividualKitandPlatoonKit.
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FullSpectrumBattleEquipment:IndividualandPlatoon
(FSBE)
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
FSBEKIT
TAMCN
IDNO.
NATIONALSTOCKNUM
BER
11022A
8465015181441
ConfigurationAPlatoon
132 C35002E
11021A
8465015181434
11022B
8465015181442
ConfigurationBPlatoon
44 C35002E
11021B
8465015181437
11022C
8465015181443
ConfigurationCPlatoon
28 C35002E
11021C
8465015181439
285 C35012E
TBD
TBD
31 C35002E
TBD
TBD
ConfigurationDIndividual
ConfigurationDPlatoon
A/O
AcompletelistingofNSNsfortheIndividualandPlatoonKitscanbefoundinthe
appropriateSL3listedbelow.
PRODUCTION
TheResourceCenter(TRC),Jamestown,NYproducessomeFSBEIndividualand
PlatoonKitcomponentsandservesasthesystemintegratorfortheremaining
components.TheResourceCenterassemblesandshipscompletedkitsdirectlyto
designatedunits.
MANUALS
ULSS00007715(FullSpectrumBattleEquipment)PCN:13200007700
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/13200007700.pdf
SL311022(IndividualFullSpectrumBattleEquipment)PCN:12311002200
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12311002200.pdf
SL311021(PlatoonFullSpectrumBattleEquipment)PCN:12311021000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12311021000.pdf
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MilitaryEyeProtectionSystems(MEPS)
OVERVIEW
TheMilitaryEyeProtectionSystem(MEPS)isaproductimprovementtotheSand,Wind
andDustGoggles,andprovidesballisticandsolareyeprotection.
FEATURES
MEPSaredesignedtoprotectMarinesagainstsun,wind,dustandballistichazardsthatare
commoninthebattlespace.
Ballisticstandard:
1)GogglesmeetMILV43511C4.5.10(.22calT37projectileat550560fps).
2)SpectaclesmeetMILPRF310133.5.1.1(.15calT37projectileat640660fps).
Theeyewearcanbewornduringbothdayandnightoperations.
MEPSofferantifogcapability,increasedfieldofview,andeyeballisticprotection.
Thesamecorrectivevisioninsertscanbeusedinboththegogglesandspectacles.
Laserprotectioncapabilityiscurrentlyindevelopment.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O
TAMCN
IDNO.
NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
Goggles
190,624
C21712E
01732D
4240015045727
Spectacles
190,624
C21702E
11117A
4240015545699
PRODUCTION
EyeSafetySystems,Kethum,ID.
MANUALS
N/A.
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BallisticHearingProtection(BHP)
OVERVIEW
HearingprotectionwornbyMarinesneedstoworkinareasofsteadystatenoise(e.g.,
noiseinandaroundaircraft,vehicles,enginerunningwatercraft,machinery,etc.)andim
pulsenoise(e.g.,gunfire,explosions).TheBallisticHearingProtectionprovidedtoMarines
isatwoendedearplugthatprotectsagainststeadystatenoisesandimpactnoiseswhile
allowingthewearertohearambientsounds(conversation,footsteps,riflebolts,etc.)dur
ingcombatsituations.
DuringOperationIraqiFreedomI,theIMEFSurgeoninitiatedtherequestforBallistic
HearingProtectionaftertreatingover30Marinesforblastinjuriestotheearthatcould
havebeenmitigatedifballistichearingprotectionhadbeenworn.Ballistichearingprotec
tionisissuedtoandrequiredforallforcesdeployingtoIraqandAfghanistan.
FEATURES
BallisticHearingProtection,alsocalledCombatArmsEarplugs,isadualpurposeearplug.
Withtheyellowsideoftheearpluginsertedintheear,itwillblockloudimpulsenoise
(weaponsfiring)withoutsuppressingcriticalambientsounds(verbalcommandsandwarn
ings).
Withthegreenendinsertedintheear,itprovidessteadyprotectionwithanNRRof22dB,
whichisidealwhenexposedtoconstanthighlevelsoundsources85dBandabove.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:336,068
TAMCN:N/A
IDNo.:N/A
LEADNSN:6515014662710
RepairandreplenishmentofBHPisprovidedbytheDefenseLogisticsAgency(Sourceof
SupplyCodeSMS).
PRODUCTION
AearoCompany,NewPalestine,IN.
MANUALS
N/A.
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EvaporativeCoolingVest(ECV)
OVERVIEW
TheECVisanindividualmicroclimatesystemthatprovidescoolingreliefinhotclimates
whenconductingfootpatrolsandvehicleconvoys.UsedprimarilyundertheOTV,theECV
wasprocuredinresponsetoanUrgentUniversalStatementofNeed.Manufacturedoutof
fireresistantmaterial,theECVsopenweavemeshprovidesevaporativecooling.Thissys
temwillnotbesustainedsincetheOTVsreplacement,theModularTacticalVest,hasa
meshweavepermanentlyattachedtotheinsideofthevesttoprovideevaporativecooling.
FEATURES
Itallowsforfreerflowbyambientairandisacompletelypassivesystem.
TheECVisaonesizefitsallvestcanbetrimmedtofitbytheuser.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:60,000
IDNo.:11253A
TAMCN:C00142F
LEADNSN:8415015348878
PRODUCTION
SourceOneDistributors,Inc.,Wellington,FL.
MANUALS
ACommercialUse&CareManualwasprovidedwithfieldedsystems.
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StandardImprovedLoadBearingEquipment
OVERVIEW
TheImprovedLoadBearingEquipment(ILBE)isaloadcarrying/packsystemdesignedto
provideadurableandlightweightmeansforMarinestocarryindividualcombatclothing
andequipment.
FEATURES
TheILBEsystemhastwomajorcomponents:thepacksystemandtheAssaultLoadCarrier
(ALC).
TheILBEpacksystemconsistsofa4,500cubicinchmainpack,1,500cubicinchassault
pack,anda100ouncehydrationsystem.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:211,375
IDNo.:11003A
TAMCN:C54402F
LEADNSN:8465015158615
PRODUCTION
PropperInternationalSales,SaintCharles,MO.
MANUALS
ULSS01000315
PCN:13211003000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/13211003000.pdf
TM11003A10(ILBEPack)
PCN:50011003000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50011003000.pdf
TM11003AOR/1(ILBEHydrationPack)
PCN:50011003100
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50011003100.pdf
SL311003(ILBEStocklist)
PCN:12311003000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12311003000.pdf
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ReconnaissanceImprovedLoadBearingEquipment
(RILBE)
OVERVIEW
TheReconnaissanceILBEisaloadcarryingsystemdesignedtomeetreconnaissanceunits
missionrequirements.
FEATURES
TheILBEPackSystemconsistsofa5,500cubicinchmainpack,anda2,300cubicinch
assaultpack.
Attachedtotheoutsideoftheassaultpackaretwo500cubicinchpouchesandadetach
able100ouncehydrationsystemproducedbySourceVagabound.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:3,913
IDNo.:11511A
TAMCN:C53312E
LEADNSN:8465015343594
PRODUCTION
PropperInternationalSales,SaintCharles,MO.
MANUALS
TM11003A10(ILBEPack)
PCN:50011003000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50011003000.pdf
TM11003AOR/1(ILBEHydrationPack)
PCN:50011003100
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50011003100.pdf
SL311003(ILBEStocklist)
PCN:12311003000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12311003000.pdf
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CorpsmanAssaultPackImprovedLoadBearing
Equipment(CAPILBE)
OVERVIEW
TheCorpsmanAssaultPackisanimprovedloadbearingsystemthatreplacesthepreviously
fieldedmedicalmodularloadbearingsystem.
FEATURES
Compartmentalizationformedicalinstrumentsandequipment.
Improvedergonomics.
Reducedbulkthroughcompressionstraps.
Removableinsertsforenhanced,customizedmissionconfigurations.
CompleteintegrationwithFamilyofILBEitems,toincludehydrationsystem.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:7,335
IDNo.:11296A
PRODUCTION
TAMCN:C53322E
LEADNSN:8465015355377
PropperInternationalSales,SaintCharles,MO.
MANUALS
TM11003A10(ILBEPack)
PCN:50011003000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50011003000.pdf
TM11003AOR/1(ILBEHydrationPack)
PCN:50011003100
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50011003100.pdf
SL311003(ILBEStocklist)
PCN:12311003000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12311003000.pdf
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ImprovedLoadBearingEquipment(ILBE)Pouches
OVERVIEW
AsacriticalelementoftheMarinesindividualload,ILBEpouchesprovideMarineswiththe
capabilitytocarryammunitionfortheirspecificindividualweapon.Allpouchesarecom
ponentsoftheImprovedLoadBearingSystem.
FEATURES
M16/M4SpeedReloadMagazinepouchholdstheMarineriflemansfirstchoiceM16/M4
magazine.
M16/M4Single/DoubleMagazinepouchholdsuptotwoM16/M4magazines.
9mm15RoundMagazinepouchthispouchholdsone9mmmagazine.
40mmGrenadepouchthispouchholdsone40mmgrenade.
PopupFlarepouchthispouchaffordstheuserquickaccesstoonepopupflare.
M67GrenadepouchholdsoneM67grenade,allowstheuserquickaccessandmodularity.
12GaugeShotgunShellpouchholdsten3inch12gaugeshotgunshells.
MultiGrenadepouchthispouchwillholdonesmokegrenade,thermitegrenade,star
clustergrenadeortwoflashbangs.
DumppouchthispouchwillholdemptyM4/M16oremptySAWdrum.
SquadAutomaticWeapon(SAW)Utilitypouchthisisamultipurposepouch,whichhasa
removableinsertandaccommodates40mmgrenades,SAWdrumsorcanbeusedasabulk
carryingpouch.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
POUCHES
A/O
NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
M16/M4SpeedReloadMagazinepouch
188,260
8465015585122
M16/M4Single/DoubleMagazinepouch
564,780
8465015586167
9mm15RoundMagazinepouch
77,076
8465015585105
40mmGrenadepouch
33,954
8465015885113
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ImprovedLoadBearingEquipment(ILBE)Pouches
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
POUCHES
A/O
NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
PopupFlarepouch
19,962
8465015583148
M67Grenadepouch
376,520
8465015585185
12GaugeShotgunShellpouch
6,729
8465015584476
MultiGrenadepouch
19,962
8465015583148
DumpPouch
188,259
8465015585130
SquadAutomaticWeapon(SAW)/UtilityPouch 37,032
8465015590116
PRODUCTION
POUCHES
MANUFACTURER
CITY,STATE
M16/M4SpeedReloadMagazinepouch
SpecialtyDefense
Jessup,PA
M16/M4Single/DoubleMagazinepouch
FireForce
Arcadia,CA
EagleIndustries
Fenton,MO
AtlanticDivingSupply
VirginiaBeach,VA
QuanticoArms
Woodbridge,VA
TheResourceCenter
Jamestown,NY
12GaugeShotgunShellpouch
EagleIndustries
Fenton,MO
MultiGrenadepouch
EagleIndustries
Fenton,MO
SpecialtyDefense
Jessup,PA
QuanticoArms
Woodbridge,VA
9mm15RoundMagazinepouch
40mmGrenadepouch
PopupFlarepouch
M67Grenadepouch
DumpPouch
SquadAutomaticWeapon(SAW)/Utility
Pouch
MANUALS
PoucheswillbeaddedtothenextrevisionofSL311003(ILBEStocklist)
PCN:12311003000https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12311003000.pdf
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IndividualWaterPurificationSystem(IWPS)
Block I
Block IA
Block II
Block III
OVERVIEW
TheIWPSisacriticalelementoftheindividualMarinesload.TheIWPSisbeingfieldedin
threeblockupgrades.BlockIisatwopartredundantsystemconsistingofadisinfecting
penandaninlinemicrofilterthatprovidestheWarfighterwiththecapabilitytomake
potablewaterfromanyexistingfreshwatersourcewhenoperatinginaustereenviron
ments.BlockIiscurrentlybeingfieldedtotheacquisitionobjectivelistedbelow.
BlockII:HydrationSystemIntegration.Currentlyunderresearchanddevelopment,this
BlockwillfullyintegratebothwaterpurificationandwaterfiltrationintotheILBEhydration
system.
BlockIII:Desalinization.Currentlyunderresearchanddevelopment,thisblockwillaug
mentthecapabilitiesoftheIWPStoincludesaltwater.
FEATURES(BLOCKI)
DisinfectingPen.
1)6.75incheslong.
2)Weight3.5oz.
3)Producesadisinfectantsolutionthatneutralizesviruses,bacteriaandprotozoancysts.
InLineMicrofilter.
1)7.5incheslong.
2)Weight3ounces.
3)Removesallbacteriaandprotozoancysts.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
BLOCK
BlockIDisinfectingPen
InLineMicrofilter
A/O
TAMCN
29,610 C30612B
190,018
27
IDNO. NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
11025A
4610015138498
4610015423842
IndividualWaterPurificationSystem(IWPS)
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
BLOCK
A/O
BlockII(HydrationSystemInte
gration)
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
BlockIII(Desalinization)
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
PRODUCTION
TheBlockIDisinfectingPenandInLineMicrofilteraremanufacturedbyCascadeDesigns,
Inc.,Seattle,WA.
MANUALS
ULSS00000815A
PCN:13211025000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/13211025000.pdf
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EnhancedBedNetSystems(EBNS)
OVERVIEW
CommandingGeneral,2dMarineExpeditionaryForce(IIMEF)releasedanUrgentNeed
Statement(UNS)fortheImprovedBedNetSystem(IBNS).AttherequestoftheMarine
CorpsthevendormodifiedtheimprovedIBNSandaddedarainfly.TheIBNSthenbecame
theEnhancedBedNetSystem(EBNS).
FEATURES
Rainbarrierattachedforinclementweather.
ProvidessleepingMarinesinsectprotectionwhensleepingoncotsorontheground.
Permethrintreated.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:112,563
IDNo.:01901D
TAMCN:K44292E
LEADNSN:3740015464354
PRODUCTION
MMIMontgomeryMarketing,Inc.,Montgomery,AL.
MANUALS
Indevelopment.
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UltraHighIntensityIlluminationSystem(UHIMIS)
OVERVIEW
TheUHIMISprovideslongrangevisibleandinfraredilluminationtodetectenemyactivity,
whichincreasesMarinessurvivability,lethalityandeffectiveness.
FEATURES
Projectsvisibleandinfraredlightuptothreequartersofamile.
Beamcanbeadjustedfrom0.5to15withoutcreatingablackholeinthemiddleofthe
lightbeam.
Weightis4.4pounds.
90minuteruntimeonafullbatterycharge.
Equippedwithallthehardwaretorechargethebatteryfromanypowersourcetoinclude
vehiclebatteries.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:1,200
IDNo.:11106A
TAMCN:C00047B
LEADNSN:5585015279966
PRODUCTION
Xenonics,Carlsbad,CA.
MANUALS
SL311106A
PCN:12311106000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12311106000.pdf
TM11106A12
PCN:50011106000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/50011106000.pdf
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PonchoLiner(MARPAT)
OVERVIEW
ProvidesMarineswithalightweightfieldblanket.
FEATURES
NewMarinePatterncamouflage.
Quilteddesignoffersadditionalcomfortandwarmth.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:208,141
IDNo.:05509B
TAMCN:C32702F
LEADNSN:8405015458153
PRODUCTION
NationalInstitutefortheBlindandSeverelyHandicapped,Ashville,NC.
MANUALS
N/A.
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WaterproofBag,ImprovedLoadBearingEquipment
OVERVIEW
TheWaterproofBag,ILBEwillreplacetheexistingwaterproofbag.TwoWaterproofILBE
BagswillbeissuedtoeachMarine;oneforthemaincompartmentoftheILBEandonefor
theILBEassaultpack.
FEATURES
Watertightseal.
Assaultpackhasanorangelinertobeusedwhenanexpedientsignaldeviceisrequired.
Purgevalvetoeffectivelyreducethepackedvolumeofthebag.
BoththemainandassaultwaterproofbagareSL3componentstotheILBE.
Eachweighslessthanapound.
Mainwaterproofbagis3,600cubicinches.
Assaultwaterproofbagis1,500cubicinches.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:190,624
IDNo.:N/A
TAMCN:N/A
LEADNSN:Pending
PRODUCTION
CascadeDesignInc,Seattle,WA.
MANUALS
SL311003(ILBEStocklist)
PCN:12311003000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12311003000.pdf
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FieldTarpaulin(FieldTarp)
OVERVIEW
TheFieldTarpisdesignedtoprovideMarineswithalightweight,waterproofcovering,
whichcanalsobeusedasagroundcover,sunshade,gearcover,fieldlitter,andahasty
shelter.
FEATURES
Constructedoutofdurablematerialthatwillnotrip,leak,ordelaminateliketheponchoit
replaces.
Theedgesofthefieldtarpcanbesecuredtooneanotherwiththesewninsnaps.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:198,041
IDNo.:02104F
TAMCN:C34002E
LEADNSN:8340015192701
PRODUCTION
ORCIndustries,NationalInstitutefortheBlindandSeverelyHandicapped,LaCrosse,WI
andBrownsville,TX.
MANUALS
N/A.
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IndividualHandHeldFlashlight
OVERVIEW
IndividualHandHeldFlashlightsareindevelopmentandwillprovideeachMarinewitha
durable,lightweighthandheldflashlight.Marineswillnolongerberequiredtopurchasea
flashlightforindividualuseinthefield.
FEATURES
Thisflashlightshallbesmallinsizeandlightweight.Itmustbeabletowithstand(6)5foot
dropsontoaconcretefloorwithoutbreaking.
ItwilluseAAbatterieswhicharethemostcommonbatterypowersourceavailable.
Theoperationoftheflashlightmustbeintuitiveanditmustbeoperablewhilewearing
gloves.
Itwillhaveawhite,blue,red,andinfrared(IR)lightsourcewithouthavingtoattacha
separatelens.Itmustalsoprojectawhitebeamofconcentratedlight.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:233,030
IDNo.:TBD
TAMCN:TBD
LEADNSN:TBD
PRODUCTION
TBD.
MANUALS
Indevelopment.
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ExternalKnee&ElbowPads
OVERVIEW
CommanderswereinneedofkneeandelbowpadsthatprovidedtheirMarinesbettersup
port,flexibilityandcomfort.Commanderswerespendingunitfundsandinalotofin
stances,Marineswereusingtheirpersonalfundstoacquiresuitableexternalkneeand
elbowpads.ThekneeandelbowpadsselectedbytheMarineCorpsandfieldedisamodi
fiedversionoftheArmyskneeandelbowpads.
FEATURES
Kneeandelbowpadsoutershellwillnotsliponmostsurfaces.
Provideexcellentprotectiontothekneesandelbows.
Acontouredshapepaddedforcomfortandflexibility.
Velcrofastenersforquickandsecurefit.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O
ExternalKneePads
TAMCN
IDNO.
NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
SM8415015150363
MED8415015150364
LG8415015150367
ExternalElbowPads
SM8415015150219
MED8415015150222
LG8415015150224
PRODUCTION
BijansProtectiveEquipment,SantaRosa,CA
MANUALS
N/A.
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MartialArtsKit
OVERVIEW
MartialArtsKitsprovidesMarineCorpsmartialartsinstructorswithalltheequipment
necessarytotrainMarinesinhandtohandcombat.MartialArtstrainingincreasesaMa
rine'sselfconfidenceandinstillsawarriorethos.
FEATURES
TheMartialArtsKit(MAK)consistsofthoseequipmentitemsnecessarytotrainMarines
frombasictoadvancedfightingtechniques.
Fivebeltsareissuedinagradedprogressionfrombasictoadvancedskills(Tan,Grey,
Green,Brown,andBlack).
Atanstripeisplacedonthebelttodenoteinstructors,andaredstripedenotesaninstruc
tortrainer.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:411
IDNo.:10776A
TAMCN:K41782E
LEADNSN:8415015198469
PRODUCTION
TheMAKiscomprisedofCommercialOfftheShelf(COTS)itemsprovidedbynumerous
vendors.KitsareintegratedandprovidedbytheDefenseLogisticsAgency(SourceofSup
plyCodeSMS).
MANUALS
ULSS00290115
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/13210776000.pdf
SL310776A
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12310776000.pdf
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PCN:13210776000
PCN:12310776000
MechanicalBreachersKit(MBK)
OVERVIEW
TheBreachersKitisdesignedto:breechlockeddoors,walls,andcutchainlinkfences,and
wireobstacles.
FEATURES
TheMechanicalBreachersKit(MBK)increasesthesmallunitscapabilitytobreachobsta
cleswithouttheuseofexplosives.
MBKisspecificallydesignedforbreachingobstaclesinurban/builtupareas.
RequirementstemsfromaMarineEnhancementPrograminitiative.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:752
IDNo.:11505A
TAMCN:C00382E
LEADNSN:8465015588195
MBKCOMPONENTS
NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
MBKKitComplete
8465015588195
ComponentsList
BoltCutterCarrier
8465015438003
SledgeHammerCarrier
8465015446821
SledgeAxeCarrier
8465015437948
HalliganToolCarrier
8465015459923
LadderCarrier
8465015437961
KitAccessoryBag
8465015167955
BoltCutters
5110015340120
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MechanicalBreachersKit(MBK)
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
MBKCOMPONENTS
SledgeAxe
HalliganTool
SledgeHammer(NonBreakable)
WreckingBar
BackPackFrame(PackMule)
KevlarSleeves
Goggles,EyeProtection
Rope,Sterling10.2mx70m
RopeBag
GrapplingHook
Flashlight,Tactical
AABatteries
TacticalGloves,Medium
TacticalGloves,Large
TacticalGloves,XLarge
Ladder,Collapsible
Carabineers,Locking
Carabineers,NonLocking
PRODUCTION
NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
4210015324603
5120015071498
4240015544834
5120005691292
8650015529713
8465015439504
4240015045727
4240015544835
8465015437936
2040014990035
6230015435504
6135009857845
8415015526272
8415015526290
5715015526272
1670015448194
8465014155134
8465014155137
TheMBKcomponentsareprocuredandkitsareintegratedbyTheResourceCenter(TRC),
NationalInstitutefortheBlindandSeverelyHandicapped,Jamestown,NY.
MANUALS
Indevelopment.
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MarineCorpsStuffSack(MACSSack)
OVERVIEW
AfterActionReportsfromOperationsIraqiFreedomandEnduringFreedomdemonstrated
acompellingneedtoprovideawaterproofbagtoprotectpersonalgearfromtheelements,
rain,sand,snow,andmoisture.TheMarineCorpsStuffSackwillprovideMarinesabetter
methodofwaterproofingtheirpersonalgearstoredinsideImprovedLoadBearingEquip
ment(ILBE).
FEATURES
TheMACSSackisconstructionwithaneasytousesinglestraprolltopclosureandabot
tomhandlethatcanbeusedwhilewearinginsulatedgloves
Anautomaticpurgevalveletsairouttocompressthebag.Thevalveisaflushmounted,
handsfreecheckvalve,withnometalorhardplasticparts.
Durable,lightweightfabricwithsmoothinternalandexternalsurfacestofacilitatepacking
andcompression.Abletowithstand20homelaunderings(warmwaterandwarmtumble
dry)withnostructuralfailures.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:791,836
IDNo:N/A
TAMCN:N/A
LEADNSN:8465015427688
TheMarineCorpsStuffSackislistedonGSAandcanberequisitionedthroughthesupply
system.
TheMarineCorpsStuffSackisanSL3componentoftheILBE.
EachILBEratesfourMACSSacks.
PRODUCTION
CascadeDesigns,Seattle,WA.
MANUALS
SL311003(ILBEStocklist)
PCN:12311003000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12311003000.pdf
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3SeasonSleepSystem(3S)
OVERVIEW
*Representativeof3seasonbag
OperationEnduringFreedomafterActionReportsdemonstratedacompellingneedtopro
videMarineswithasleepingbagthatincreasesprotectionfromenvironmentalconditions
whilereducingweightandvolume.Marinescarriedonlythemodularpatrolbagduring
mountainoperationsinAfghanistan,whichdecreasesweightbutdoesnotprovideade
quateprotectionincoldmountainousenvironments.
FEATURES
Thisprogramwilldevelopandvalidatea3SeasonsBag(3S)thatprovidesprotectionin
coldandwetenvironmentalconditions.
Thesystemwillprovideprotectionagainstcoldweatherwhenthetemperatureiszero
degreesFahrenheit.
Thesystemincludesasleepingbag,bivycover,waterproofcompressionstuffsack,anda
lightweightsleepingmatwithatotalweightofsevenandonehalfpounds.
The3Swillincreaseprotectioninthecoldby15degreesFahrenheit,reduceweightbyone
poundandvolumeby15percentwhencomparedtotheModularSleepSystem.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:233,030
IDNo:TBD
TAMCN:TBD
LEADNSN:TBD
PRODUCTION
TBD.
MANUALS
Indevelopment.
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MarineAssaultClimbersKit(MACK)
OVERVIEW
ImprovementsarebeingmadetothecurrentMarineAssaultClimbersKit(MACK).
FEATURES
CurrentMACKenablesacompanytoscalea300footverticalrockdangerarea.
Individualitemswillbereplacedwithlightermoredurableandtechnologicallysuperior
products.
ItemswillbecertifiedbytheInternationalUnionofAlpineAssociations(IUAA)whereapplicable.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:60
IDNo:10161A
TAMCN:K45232E
LEADNSN:8465013948325
PRODUCTION
TheMACKiscomprisedofCommercialOfftheShelf(COTS)itemsprovidedbynumerous
vendors.KitswillbeintegratedbytheNationalInstitutefortheBlindandSeverelyHandi
capped,Jamestown,NY.
MANUALS
SL310161A
PCN:12310161000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12310161000.pdf
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ModularSteelTractionSnowshoe(MSTS)
OVERVIEW
TheModularSteelTractionSnowshoeprovidestractionandmobilityinsnowcoveredter
rainforMarinestoaccomplishforwarddeployedcoldweatheroperations.
FEATURES
Modularconstruction.
Steeltractionbarsattached.
Eightinchdetachabletail.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:12,800
IDNo:10536B
TAMCN:V43552E
LEADNSN:8465015589958
PRODUCTION
CascadeDesigns,Seattle,WA.
MANUALS
Indevelopment.
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Individual/TeamJP8Stove
OVERVIEW
TheIndividual/TeamJP8StoveisaproductimprovementtotheSquadStove(K49412E).
FEATURES
ThestoveunderevaluationatMarineCorpsMountainColdWeatherTrainingCommand
(MCMCWTC)Bridgeport,CAisacommercialofftheshelfstove(XGK)thathashadanaddi
tionalfueljetconfiguredfortheuseofJP8.
ThisjethasbeenoptimizedforburningJP8at10,000feetandisresistanttosootbuildup,
whichisoneofthemajorproblemswithpreviouslyfieldedsystems.
ThestovebeingtestediscomprisedofanXGKStove,usermaintenancekitinacarrying
bag,a22ozfuelbottlewithpump,andwindscreeninanadditionalcarryingbag.
Evaluationinasnowenvironmentdemonstrateda20to1returnonfuelweightwhen
meltingsnowfordrinkingwater.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:TBD
IDNo:TBD
TAMCN:TBD
LEADNSN:TBD
PRODUCTION
TBD.
MANUALS
Indevelopment.
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ExpeditionaryFieldKitchen(EFK)
OVERVIEW
TheEFKwillfeed500Marinesinthefield.Thisnewcapabilityfillsthegapbetweenthe
TrayRationHeatingSystem(TRHS)thatfeeds200MarinesandtheFieldFoodServiceSys
tem(FFSS)thatfeedsover800Marines.
FEATURES
Simpletooperate,easytomaintainandabletomeetunitfieldfeedingneeds.
Usestheoneburnerconcepttominimizetheamountoflogisticsandmaintenancesupport
required.
ItwillbecapableofprovidingUGRH&S,UGRBrations,andenhancementsattheproper
servingtemperatures,for500Marines,atasinglesitein180minutes(includingcleanup).
TheEFKwillbeabletocookandpreparefoodusingmanydifferentmethodstoinclude:
roasting,grilling,boiling,panfrying,andbaking.
TheEFKshallhaveamaximumelectricalpowerrequirementof10KWandcanbepowered
byMarineCorpsgeneratorsorcommercialelectricpower.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:104
IDNo:TBD
TAMCN:TBD
LEADNSN:TBD
PRODUCTION
TBD.
MANUALS
TBD.
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EnhancedTrayRationHeatingSystem(ETRHS)
OVERVIEW
TheEnhancedTrayRationHeatingSystem(ETRHS)isintendedtofillthegapbetween
packagedoperationrations(MREs)andestablishedFieldMesssitesservingARations.
FEATURES
Flexiblesupport.
Forwardfeedingsolution.
Systemscanbeusedintandemtoincreasefeedingcapacity.
Evolutionaryinnature,incorporatesbestfieldfeedingpracticesandequipmentandre
packagesthemtoexpandcapabilities.
ProvidesrefrigerationtounitsinthefieldwiththeQuadColdrefrigerationunit.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:68
IDNo:TBD
TAMCN:C00357B
LEADNSN:TBD
PRODUCTION
TheintegratorforETRHScomponentsistheJointCombatFieldFeedingDirectorate,U.S.
ArmyNatickSoldierResearch,Development,andEngineeringCenter,NatickMA.
MANUALS
Indevelopment.
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TrayRationHeatingSystem(TRHS)
OVERVIEW
TheTRHSisaselfcontainedmultifuelrationheateroperatedonamovingvehicletofeed
Marineshotmealsinremoteareas.
FEATURES
TheTRHSsystemiscapableofcookingandpreparingmealsfor250Marinesinthefield.
Itallowsthecommandertoprovidehotmealsinthefieldwithoutestablishingatraditional
fieldmess.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:698
IDNo:09211A
TAMCN:C66217B
LEADNSN:7310012957479
PRODUCTION
BabingtonEnterprisesInc.,McLean,VA.
MANUALS
TM09211A14&P
PCN:18409211000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/18409211000.pdf
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FieldFoodServiceSystem(FFSS)
OVERVIEW
TheFFSSisaselfcontainedfieldkitchenconsistingofintegratedfoodpreparationandsani
tationappliances.Itisdesignedtobeoperatedandmaintainedwithaminimumnumberof
personnelandprepares850mealstwicedailyinafieldenvironment.
FEATURES
TheFFSSisconfiguredwithinthree8x8x20sheltersthatmeetISOstandards.
FieldingoftheFieldFoodServiceSystem(FFSS)satisfiestherequirementforarapidlyde
ployablecontainerbasedfieldfeedingsystem.
TheFFSSreplacestheM59FieldRangeOutfit,theM2BurnerUnitandtheM67Immer
sionWaterHeater.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:42
IDNo:10879A
TAMCN:C58107B
LEADNSN:7360332012934
PRODUCTION
E.M.C.ArpaS.A.,Zaragoza,Spain.
MANUALS
TM10879A12
PCN:18410879000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/18409211000.pdf
SL310879A
PCN:12310879000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12310879000.pdf
ULSS00130215
PCN:13210879000
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/12310879000.pdf
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AllPurposeEnvironmentalClothingSystem(APECS)
OVERVIEW
TheAPECSparkaandtrousersprovideincreasedenvironmentalprotectionfromcoldand
wetweather.ItreplacesthesecondgenerationGortexmaterialparkaandtrousers.
FEATURES
Inadditiontoincreasedenvironmentalprotection,APECSprovidesareductioninweight,
noise,andinfraredsignature.
TheAPECScamouflagepatterniswoodlandMARPAT.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O
TAMCN
IDNO.
LEADNATIONALSTOCKNUMBERS
APECSParka
205,622
C56522F
09141O
8415014219245
APECSTrousers
205,622
C66322F
09142A
8415012281336
PRODUCTION
PropperInternational,SaintCharles,MO.
TennesseeApparel,Tullahoma,TN.
TennierIndustries,Huntsville,TN.
MANUALS
ULSS00209615
PCN:13299994100
https://pubs.ala.usmc.mil/pubs/13299994100.pdf
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CombatDesertJacket(CDJ)
OVERVIEW
TheCDJisalightweight,windresistant,waterrepellentjacketintendedtoprovideenviron
mentalprotectionindesertenvironments.Itprovidesprotectionagainstwind,blowing
sandandlightrain/snow.
IncorporatesdifferenttypesofdesertMARPATprintedfabricstoprovidemoistureman
agement,odorreduction,andventilation.
FEATURES
TheCDJhasbeendesignedtobecompatibleforwearwiththeMarineCorpCombatUtility
Uniform(MCCUU),fleecepulloverandlightweightcoldweatherunderwear.
TheCDJhasthefollowingfeatures:
1)Fivepocketswithwaterresistantzipperclosurestwochest,twolowerfront,andone
upperleftsleeve.
2)Collarhasastowedbalaclava(hood).
3)Alightweightfourwaystretchmaterialintheunderarmandupperbackpanelsreduces
bulkandprovidesmobilityandventilation.
4)Sleeveshavereinforcedelbows,aranktab,andadjustablewristclosures.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:210,000
IDNo:402201
TAMCN:V00012F
LEADNSN:8415015419430
PRODUCTION
180s,Baltimore,MD.
TennesseeApparel,Tullahome,TN.
MANUALS
N/A.
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FlameResistantOrganizationalGear(FROG)
OVERVIEW
DuetotheamountofMarineCorpscasualtiesinIraqandAfghanistanfromenemyimpro
visedexplosivedevicedetonations,anUrgentStatementofNeed(USON)wasforwarded
fromtheOperatingForcesforhand,face,andneckflameandfireprotection.FlameResis
tantOrganizationalGear(FROG)wasquicklydevelopedandfieldedinresponsetothe
USON.FlameResistantOrganizationalGearisbrokenintotwoprotectivelayers.FROGI
consistofbaselayergarmentsandFROGIIconsistofoutergarmentsthatprotecttheindi
vidualMarinefromimmediateflashfireandflamethreats.
FEATURES
FROGI:
1)Balaclava:Hingedfaceguardthatallowswearertoexposefacewithouthavingtore
movehelmetandbalaclava.Bothalightweightandmediumweightbalaclavaisissuedto
eachMarine.
2)LongSleeveShirt:InadditiontobeingFR,thisshirthasamockneckdesignforadded
protection.
3)Gloves:FRmaterialthathasimproveddurabilityanddexterity.
FROGII
1)CombatShirt&Trousers:DesignedtocloselyresemblethecurrentMarineCorpsCom
batUtilityUniform(MCCUU).
2)Trousershaveacalfpocketthatallowsthewearertoquicklyidentifyflameresistant(FR)
MCCUUtrousersfromregularMCCUUtrousers.
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FlameResistantOrganizationalGear(FROG)
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
FROGITEM
A/O
Balaclava(LightWeight)
Balaclava(MediumWeight)
IDNO.
NATIONALSTOCK
NUMBER
60,000 V00062F
TBD
8415015462650
60,000 V00062F
TBD
8415015462630
120,000 V00042F
TBD
8415015471845
60,000 V00032F
TBD
8415015471890
LongSleeveShirt
120,000 V00052F
TBD
8415015471734
Trousers
120,000 V00072F
TBD
8415015469992
LongSleeveTShirt
Gloves
TAMCN
PRODUCTION
LightandMediumWeightBalaclavasandLongSleeveTShirt,PotomacFieldGearHonaker,
VA.
Gloves,Camelbak,Petaluma,CA.
CombatShirt&Trousers,CryePrecision,Brooklyn,NYandPropperInternational,St.
Charles,MO.
MANUALS
N/A.
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ImprovedCombatVehicleCrewmensCoveralls(ICVC)
OVERVIEW
TheImprovedCombatVehicleCrewmens(ICVC)coverallsareanimprovementandwill
phaseoutthecurrentlyissuedcombatvehiclecrewmenscoveralls.Thecolorhasbeen
changedtocoyote,amoredurablefabricisbeingused,andminordesignchangesre
questedbytheusercommunityincorporatedwithnoreductioninflame/thermalperform
ancecharacteristics.
FEATURES
DropseatwithsidezipperclosuresandaVelcrotapeclosureattopedge.
Thewaist,sleeves,andlegbottomshaveelasticadjustments.
Reinforcementpatchesattheseat,elbows,knees,andinsidelowerleg.
Therearetwelvepocketswithweltedzipperopenings.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:10,617
IDNo:11489A
TAMCN:C10652F
LEADNSN:8415015507943
PRODUCTION
PropperInternational,SaintCharles,MO.
MANUALS
N/A.
52
ProximityGearEnsemble
OVERVIEW
ImprovedproximityfirefightergearprovidesCrashFireandRescueMarineswithsuperior
protectionagainsthighlevelsofradiantheatwhenfightingaircraftfiresandextractingair
crewsfromburningaircraft.
FEATURES
Theproximityprotectiongearincludes:helmet,hood,gloves,bootsthatprovideCrashFire
andRescueMarineswiththebestflameandfireprotectioncommerciallyavailable.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTIC
PROXIMITYGEAR
A/O
TAMCN
IDNO.
NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
FiremansHood
1,200
C50402F
11551A
4210015456290
FiremansHelmet
1,200
C50392E
08887B
4210015456316
FiremansCoat
1,200
C44152E
11514B
4210015456498
FiremansTrousers
1,200
C66392E
09853A
8415012671145
FiremansBoots
1,200
C41582E
07893B
4210015456657
FiremansGloves
1,200
C49152E
09639A
4210013357901
PRODUCTION
FisherScientific,Pittsburg,PA.
MANUALS
Indevelopment.
53
MarineCorpsRunningSuit
OVERVIEW
TheCommandantoftheMarineCorpsinitiatedtherunningsuitprogramtodevelopan
improvedphysicaltraining(PT)uniform.TherunningsuitdoesnotreplacethePTuniform
andiscompatiblewithotherPTuniformitems.ThecurrentTshirts,shorts,sweatshirtsand
sweatpantswillremainstandardissue.
FEATURES
Includesfeaturessuchasmoisturemanagement,reflectivity,antimicrobialcharacteristics,
quickdrying,andwaterresistance.
Fieldinghascommenced,andasdirectedbytheCommandant,initialissueoftheMarine
CorpsRunningSuitwillbetoeveryActiveDutyandReserveOfficerandEnlistedMarineat
nocosttothemember.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
AO:364,000
TAMCN: N/A(Seabagissueditem)
IDNo:N/A
LEADNSN:Jacket,8415015501640
Trousers,8415015501705
PRODUCTION
NewBalance,HuntingtonStation,NY.
MANUALS
N/A.
54
MarineCorpsCombatBoot,HotWeather(MCCB,HW)
OVERVIEW
TheMarineCorpsCombatBoot,HotWeather(MCCB,HW)isahybridoftheformerjungle
anddesertbootwithsignificantimprovementstoinclude:anklereinforcement,rubber
outsole,andapolyurethanecushionedmidsole.
FEATURES
Weighsapproximately2poundsperbootandhasapartialspeedlaceclosuresystem.
Removablecushionedinserts.
Constructedoutofleatherthatisbreathable,water,andmildewresistant.
ThebootissuedeandcoyotebrownincolorwithanembossedEagle,Globe,andAnchor
ontheoutsideheel.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:N/A
IDNo:N/A
TAMCN:N/A(Seabagissueditem)
LEADNSN:8430014829944
PRODUCTION
BellevilleShoeManufacturingCo.,Belleville,IL.
Danner,Inc.,Portland,OR.
AltamaFootwear,Atlanta,GA.
BatesUniformFootwear,Rockford,MI.
CoveShoeCompany,Martinsburg,PA.
McRaeFootwear,Mt.Gilead,NC.
TheDefenseLogisticsAgency(SourceofSupplyCodeSMS)providestheBatesandBelleville
brandsthroughnormalsupplyrequisitions.AllMCCB,HWcanbepurchasedonlinedirectly
fromthemanufacturerandmostMCCB,HWbrandsarecarriedbytheMarineCorpsEx
change.
MANUALS
N/A.
55
MarineCorpsCombatBoot,TemperateWeather
(MCCB,TW)
OVERVIEW
TheMarineCorpsCombatBoot,TemperateWeather(MCCB,TW)isaproductimprovement
totheblackinfantrycombatbootfieldedin1993.Improvementsinclude:anklereinforce
ment,rubberoutsole,polyurethanecushionedmidsole,andcellfoaminternalliningthat
providesinsulationwarmthincoldweather.
FEATURES
Weighsapproximately2poundsperbootandhasapartialspeedlaceclosuresystem.
Removablecushionedinserts.
Constructedoutofleatherthatisbreathable,water,andmildewresistant.
ThebootissuedeandcoyotebrownincolorwithanembossedEagle,Globe,andAnchor
ontheoutsideheel.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:N/A
IDNo:N/A
TAMCN:N/A(Seabagissueditem)
LEADNSN:8430014921727
PRODUCTION
BellevilleShoeManufacturingCo.,Belleville,IL.
BatesUniformFootwear,Rockford,MI.
AltamaFootwear,Atlanta,GA.
Danner,Inc.,Portland,OR.
CoveShoeCompany,Martinsburg,PA.
McRaeFootwear,Mt.Gilead,NC.
TheDefenseLogisticsAgency(SourceofSupplyCodeSMS)providestheBatesandBelleville
brandsthroughnormalsupplyrequisitions.AllMCCB,TWcanbepurchasedonlinedirectly
fromthemanufacturerandmostMCCB,TWbrandsarecarriedbytheMarineCorpsEx
change.
MANUALS
N/A.
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SnowCamouflageUniform
OVERVIEW
Thesnowcamouflageparka,trousersandpackcoverareovergarmentsworntoprevent
detectionfromtheenemyinsnowcoveredterrain.
FEATURES
Theparkaandtrousersaredesignedwithpassthroughpocketopeningsandelasticordraw
Cord,sleeve,waist,trouserlegandhoodfittingadjustments.
Theparkaandtrousercomewithanintegratedselfstoragezipperedpocketpouchwhich
allowsthegarmenttobecompressedforeasypacking.
Thepackcoverisdesignedtofitoverthepackandissecuredwithadrawcord.
Thesnowcamouflageuniformusesadisruptivedigitizedsnowcamouflageprintthatis
effectiveisvariouswinterenvironments.
Thefabricisextremelylightweight,treatedwithawaterrepellentfinish,andquickdrying.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
SNOWCAMOUFLAGE
UNIFORMITEM
A/O
TAMCN IDNO.
NATIONALSTOCK
NUMBER
Parka
35,000 V42302F
TBD
8415015550389
Trousers
35,000 V43902F
TBD
8415015550447
PackCover
35,000 V44802F
TBD
TBD
PRODUCTION
StandardManufacturingCo.,Troy,NY.
MANUALS
N/A.
57
LightweightExposureSuit
OVERVIEW
Personneloperatinginthemountainenvironmentmustcarryavarietyofclothingand
equipmentitemstoadapttorapidlychangingconditions.Thelightweightexposuresuit
provideslowvolumerainprotectioninamountainousenvironment.Thelightweightexpo
surejacketandtrousersaredurableovergarments,designedtoquicklybedonnedand
doffed.Thelightweightexposuresuitisconstructedoutoffabricthatprovidesrainprotec
tionandiswatervaporpermeabletominimizeoverheatingwhenengagedinstrenuous
activities.
FEATURES
Improvedmaterialperformance,whichreducesweightandbulk.
Thegarmentdesignstreamlinedtominimizeadditionalweightandincludesfeaturesto
enablequickdonning/doffingovermultipleclothinglayers.
Exposedstitchingiswaterproofandguaranteedforthelifeofthegarment.
Garmentsareconstructedwithabrasionresistantkneeandseatreinforcementpatches.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
LIGHTWEIGHTEXPOSURE
SUITITEMS
A/O
TAMCN IDNO.
NATIONALSTOCK
NUMBER
Parka
35,000
TBD
TBD
8415015551416
Trousers
35,000
TBD
TBD
8415015553009
PRODUCTION
PropperInternational,SaintCharles,MO.
MANUALS
N/A.
58
ExtremeColdWeatherParka&Trouser(HappySuit)
OVERVIEW
TheUSMCrequiresanExtremeColdWeather(ECW)overgarment(parka,trouser,and
boots)forbivouac,restandsentrydutiesinmountaincoldweatherenvironments.The
ExtremeColdWeatherParkaandTrousers(HappySuit)garmentsarelightweightandeasily
packedtoaminimumvolume.
FEATURES
Thegarmentsareoversizedanddesignedwithfeaturestoenablequickdonning/doffing
overmultipleclothinglayers.
Theshellmaterialishighlywaterrepellentandwindresistant.
Theinsulationmaintainsuniformthicknessandinsulatingpropertiesafterrepeatedpacking
andunpackingandcommerciallaunderings.
Thegarmentsdonotallowwindtopenetrateandarequickdrying.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
HAPPYSUITITEMS
A/O
TAMCN
Parka
35,000
TBD
TBD
8415015551266
Trousers
35,000
TBD
TBD
8415015551323
Boots
35,000
TBD
TBD
8415015553177
PRODUCTION
WildThings,NorthConway,NH.
MANUALS
N/A.
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IDNO. NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
Underwear,NexttoSkin,ColdWeather
OVERVIEW
Thenewnexttoskinunderwearisintendedforwearinmountainousandcoldweather
environments.ItispartoftheMountainColdWeatherClothingSystemandwillultimately
replacethecurrentlightweightcoldweatherunderwearbeingissuedfromConsolidated
IssueFacilities.
FEATURES
Providesimprovedmoisturemanagementandcomfortwhenwornincoldweatherenvi
ronments.
Theundershirthasamockturtleneckcollarandlongsleeveswithmonkeypaws.
Thedrawershavebeenmodifiedtoacufflessleg.
Thefabricisacoyotesilkweightmaterial(PolartecPowerDryfabric)thathasmoisture
wickingandantiodorproperties.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
UNDERWEAR,COLD
WEATHERITEM
A/O
TAMCN
IDNO.
NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
Undershirt
412,000 C12612F
TBD
8415015550899
Drawers
412,000 C10912F
TBD
8415015550941
PRODUCTION
PeckhamInc.,Lansing,MI.
MANUALS
N/A.
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Underwear,GridFleece,MidWeight,ColdWeather
OVERVIEW
TheUnderwear,GridFleece,MidWeight,ColdWeatherisintendedforwearinmountain
ousandcoldweatherenvironments.ItispartoftheMountainColdWeatherClothingLay
eringSystemandwillultimatelyreplacethefleecepullovercurrentlybeingissuedfrom
ConsolidatedIssueFacilities.
FEATURES
Providesimprovedmoisturemanagementandinsulationincoldweatherenvironments.
Themidweightundershirtisahalfzipdesignwithamockturtleneck,internalkangaroo
pocket,andlongsleeveswithmonkeypaws.
Thedrawershaveanimprovedflyopeningandacufflessleg.
Theunderwearcomesinacoyotestretchgridfleecematerial(aPolartecPowerDryfabric)
thathasmoisturewickingandantiorderproperties.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
UNDERWEAR,GRID
FLEECE,MIDWEIGHT
ITEM
A/O
TAMCN
ID
NO.
NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
Undershirt
8415015553422
Drawers
206,000
8415015553504
TBD
PRODUCTION
PeckhamInc.,Lansing,MI.
MANUALS
N/A.
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TBD
Jacket,WindproFleece,ColdWeather
OVERVIEW
TheJacket,WindproFleece,ColdWeatherisintendedforwearbyMarinesinmountainous
andcoldweatherenvironmentsandwillreplacethecurrent300weightfleeceblack/coyote
jacketcurrentlybeingissuedfromSpecialTrainingAllowancePools.
FEATURES
Toreducebulk,alighterweightstretchablematerialhasbeenaddedasunderarmpanels,
whichprovidesflexibilityandventilation.
ThejacketcomesintheDesertMARPATprintwithadurablewaterrepellentfinish(aPo
lartecWindProfabric)thatiswindresistant,moisturewicking,andwaterrepellant.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:35,000
IDNo:TBD
TAMCN:V41262F
LEADNSN:8415015557520
PRODUCTION
PeckhamInc.,Lansing,MI.
MANUALS
N/A.
62
Cap,Hardface,MicroFleece,ColdWeather
OVERVIEW
TheCap,Hardface,MicroFleece,ColdWeatherisintendedforwearbyMarinesinmoun
tainousandcoldweatherenvironments.Itwillprovideimprovedwindresistance,durability
andwaterrepellencywhenwornincoldweatherenvironments.Itreplacesthecurrent
fleececapbeingissuedfromConsolidatedIssueFacilities.
FEATURES
Thesizinghasbeenadjustedtoimprovethefit.Thecapwillbeavailableintwosizes
Small/MediumandLarge/XLarge.
Thecapiscoyoteincolorandthematerialis95%polyesterand5%spandex(PolartecWind
ProHardfaceFleece),whichprovideswindresistance,moisturewicking,andwaterrepel
lency.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:206,000
TAMCN:C10552F
IDNo:TBD
NSN:CapSm/Med8415015549623
LG/XLG8415015549632
PRODUCTION
PeckhamInc.,Lansing,MI.
MANUALS
N/A.
63
USMCExtremeColdWeather(ECW)MittenSystem
OVERVIEW
TheProgramOfficehasdevelopedanExtremeColdWeather(ECW)MittenSystemthatis
comprisedofamittenshellwithtworemovablemittenliners,andaflameresistantlight
dutygloveinserttoprovideimprovedenvironmentalprotectionascomparedtothecurrent
triggerfingermitten.
FEATURES
Themittenshellisconstructedfromcoyotecolorednylonandhasawaterrepellentleather
palm.
Themittenshellisinsulatedwithanelasticwristbandandalonggauntletthatextendsup
theforearmandistightenedtothearmwithadjustablecordandbarrellock.
Themittenlinersarewaterrepellantandattachtotheinsideoftheshellbyhookandloop
tabsandhaveanoslipgrip.
Thelightdutygloveinsertisflameresistantandmadefromawaterrepellanttreatedknit
tednomex/lycrablendwithgripdotscoveringthefingerandpalm.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
ECWMITTENSYSTEM
ITEM
A/O
TAMCN
IDNO.
NATIONALSTOCKNUMBER
Mittenshell
35,000
V42802F
TBD
8415015554183
MittenLiners
75,000
TBD
TBD
TBD
LightDutyGloveInsert
35,000
TBD
TBD
8415015554406
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USMCExtremeColdWeather(ECW)MittenSystem
PRODUCTION
MittenShell&MittenLiner,OutdoorResearch,Inc.,Seattle,WA.
LightDutyGloveInsert,Danalco,Duarte,CA.
MANUALS
N/A.
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RuggedAllTerrainBoot
OVERVIEW
TheRuggedAllTerrainBootallowsMarinestotraversesnowandicecoveredterrain.
FEATURES
ThebootisdesignedtosupportaMarinesbodyweightand100poundsofgear.
Whenwornwithinsulatedbootsocks,theRuggedAllTerrainBootwillprotectaMarines
feetfromthecoldwhenthetemperatureis20degreesFahrenheit.Indevelopmentisa
RuggedAllTerrainBootoverbootwithlinerthatwhenwornwiththeinsulatedbootsock,
willprotectaMarinesfeetfromthecoldin35degreetemperatures.
Theleathertoecapprovidestheabilitytokickstepsinsnowandice.
FIELDINGANDLOGISTICS
A/O:35,000
IDNo:TBD
PRODUCTION
DannerFootwear,LaCrosse,WI.
MANUALS
N/A.
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TAMCN:TBD
LEADNSN:TBD
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Quantico,VA221346050
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ProgramManager
7034323192
PlansProgramAnalyst
7034323335
SeniorProgramAnalyst
7034325309
LeadEngineer
7034325314
FinanceManager
7034323334
TeamLeader
Combat,ColdWeather,
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7034323325
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IndividualArmorand
LoadBearing
7034323323
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