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The Soldier Systems Daily Christmas Wish List

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

There are three things we would like to see happen in the Soldier Systems world for our American Warriors.

1. A New Camo Pattern for the Army (and Air Force). Something effective would be nice.

2. Change the Color of Small Arms from Black to Anything Earth-tone. SOCOM seems to have figured it out with the SCAR. Flat Dark Earth works pretty well.

3. Fresh Drawers for the Marines. A little known problem is that Marine Corps has a policy to reissue cold weather long underwear once a Marine turns them in. We get being thrifty and all but come on. Who wants to wear a pair of underwear that some other guy wore for 12 months before you? The Army has a Soldier retain them throughout their career and the Air Force doesn’t want anything back that was worn against the skin. Maybe somebody on the Hill can see their way to a set aside for underwear.

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NY Iron Works Open House

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Attention New York readers: New York Iron Works is holding an open house on Friday, 18 December. Be sure to stop by and try on some EOTAC clothing for a chance to win a Sig Sauer P239. No purchase necessary, winner will be chosen on the 18th.

Additionally, from December 11th till December 25th, order clothing from EOTAC’s website and receive a 25% discount. Simply enter XMAS during checkout.

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LEAF Covert Sweaters

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Click on the sweater for more information

Arc’teryx claims that the Covert line looks like wool, performs like wool, and feels like wool but that isn’t completely true. There’s a little more to this story. This isn’t your grand dad’s itchy old wool jacket. Think comfort. Imagine being warm and being swaddled in heaven. That’s how this feels. Seriously. It’s like 75 degrees in here and I can’t take it off. It’s addictive.

Made from fast-drying PolartecÂ® Thermal ProÂ® Sweater Knit fabric, the Covert series not only feels good, it looks good. Yes, even the cardigan. And what could be better than that? How about 10% off LEAF from the online store until December 31st for existing LEAF members.

* Due to overwhelming response, 10% discount does not apply to LEAF applications taken after 10 December, 2009.

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That’s a Lot of T-shirts

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa just awarded Campbellsville Apparel Co., LLC, Campbellsville, Kentucky, a total set-aside contract for US Navy menâ€™s undershirts worth a maximum $5,760,000. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year and this contract is exercising option year two of four one-year option periods.

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More on Mirage Camo

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Strikehold! has put together a great primer on the first generation Mirage combat uniform. Available in Breacher or Sniper configurations, Bulldog Equipment has been hard at work integrating features based on feedback from users.

Check out the article here. The entire line of Bulldog products can be found at www.bulldog-equipment.us.

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Speaking Arc’teryx

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

We regularly field questions about the Arc’teryx naming conventions. It can be easy to get confused as there are various versions of many of the products which are essentially modifications for specific use. Once you understand the lingo, it’s easy to see what is going on.

SV: SEVERE WEATHER
Designed for use in the harshest of conditions. The SV garments are manufactured from the most durable of materials and feature hoods.

AR: ALL ROUND
These products are crafted from mid-weight materials and are designed with versatility in mind.

MX: MIXED WEATHER
Designed for mixed weather and dynamic movement The MX clothing feature durable, highly mobile stretch materials which are breathable and moisture shedding.

LT: LIGHT WEIGHT
These are made from the lightest of materials with streamlined feature sets. In the LEAF line, the new Alpha LT Jacket is a classic example of this.

SL: SUPER LIGHT
Predominantly made with lightweight PacliteÂ® textiles this is generally the lightest weight garment in a series.

SK: SKI TOURING SPECIFIC
The SK is a winter sports-focused design with generous articulation for ski touring and alpine climbing.

To check out the entire line of Arc’teryx products visit them online.

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Army Camouflage Photosimulation Study Update

Friday, November 13th, 2009

As part of the Army’s plan to investigate options for a Afghanistan theater-specific camouflage pattern, PEO-Soldier is undertaking a photosimulation study of uniform colors and patterns, along with associated Operational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) such as body armor, helmets, and rucksacks, against a variety of backgrounds common to Afghanistan including foliage, high desert, and mountains. Specific emphasis was placed on ensuring accurate RGB values during data collection which occurred earlier this month. The information obtained during this trip has been transformed into a usable test format which will kick off soon, possibly as early as the week after next at Forts Drum, Bragg, and Campbell. Participants will have had recent combat experience in Afghanistan.

The photo, taken in Afghanistan, depicts LTC Mike Sloane, Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment, presiding over the reenlistment of a Soldier who took part in the camo study. COL Cole of PEO-Soldier commented that this is probably the first reenlistment in history of a Soldier in the All-Over Desert Brush pattern. Desert All Over Brush was one of the patterns used in the data collection effort and will be evaluated as part of this project.

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Berry Compliant MultiCam Arc’teryx Combat Jacket

Friday, November 13th, 2009

The Arc’teryx Combat Jacket is now Berry Compliant. What’s more, it’s available in MultiCam. When introduced last year by Arc’teryx, the MultiCam variant was so popular it sold out in less than a week. Now, with Berry Compliance, restrictions on military purchases are a thing of the past.

So get out your Government Purchase Cards and be the best dressed guys on the FOB (and the most comfortable). Individual orders can be made through the LEAF website. Units can order through their preferred outfitter like Grey Group Training.

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