COLD WEATHER CLOTHING

MCWCS
APECS
Gen III ECWCS
PCU
LEP
ECWCS

Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System

Level VI: Extreme Cold/Wet Weather Jacket and Trousers

Materials Used

The jacket and trousers are constructed with two-layer GORE-TEX fabric developed based on the technology of GORE-TEX Paclite Shells.

Concept of Use

The jacket and trousers are designed for use in cold, wet conditions alternating between freezing and thawing as a hard shell layer combined with other base and insulative layers. The jacket and trousers provide a lightweight, completely waterproof, windproof and breathable level of protection against the elements.

Description of Item

The jacket features a center-front zipper and two pass-through pockets, a visored hood that can be stowed in the hide-away collar and elastic cuffed sleeves with Velcro adjusters for added versatility.

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The trousers feature pass through pockets, 3/4 leg side zippers for easy access when donning over other layers or boots and elastic cuffs. The waist is constructed with an elastic cord with barrel locks for adjustability, belt loops and provisions for suspenders.

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Specifications

Jacket
GL/PD-06-06
Trousers
GL/PD-06-17

National Stock Numbers

Jacket
X-ShortShortRegularLongX-Long
X-Small8415-01-547-57368415-01-547-57398415-01-547-57418415-01-547-57528415-01-547-5755
Small8415-01-547-57618415-01-547-57638415-01-538-70018415-01-547-57658415-01-547-5766
Medium8415-01-547-57678415-01-547-57688415-01-538-70128415-01-547-57978415-01-547-5809
Large8415-01-547-58868415-01-547-59648415-01-538-77618415-01-538-77648415-01-547-5967
X-Large8415-01-547-59708415-01-547-61458415-01-538-77678415-01-538-77698415-01-547-6146
Trousers
X-ShortShortRegularLongX-Long
X-Small8415-01-547-36548415-01-547-36628415-01-547-36748415-01-547-36838415-01-547-3688
Small8415-01-547-41688415-01-547-41718415-01-538-66728415-01-547-41778415-01-547-4180
Medium8415-01-547-41888415-01-547-41938415-01-538-66808415-01-547-41948415-01-547-4201
Large8415-01-547-42078415-01-547-42098415-01-538-66778415-01-538-66798415-01-547-4211
X-Large8415-01-547-42278415-01-547-42318415-01-538-66818415-01-538-66838415-01-547-4234

References

  • http://www.adsinc.com/gen-iii-ecwcs-level-VI
  • http://www.goreprotectivefabrics.com/remote/Satellite/Army/ECWCS-3G-Level-6

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