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Massif WACS

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Massif Mountain Gear Company has just released the new Winter Army Combat Shirt (WACS), a new flame-resistant cold weather garment based on their Army Combat Shirt design issued to US forces since 2007. The WACS retains the features of the ACS that have made it so comfortable and user friendly but have integrated new materials for cooler climes. The soft and stretchy HotJohnsâ„¢ fabric used on several of Massif’s cold weather FR pieces is used on the torso and the Elementsâ„¢ softshell fabric sheds wind and rain and its fleece lining is cozy and warm yet retains flame protection and durability for areas not protected by body armor. Massif developed the WACS in cooperation with the U.S. Army and conducted extensive field-testing for the best design possible. Available in Small-XXLarge, all fabrics used in the WACS meet the stringent ASTM F2302-03 performance specification.

Winter Army Combat Shirt

Sales are restricted to US military members. Visit www.Massif.com for more information.

Army Combat Pants

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Yes, the Army IS working on a new pair of pants to complement the Army Combat Shirt. The idea was to develop a pair of trousers that were designed specifically for combat. In addition to protection from flash and flame another major requirement was built in knee protection.

Army Combat Pants

Produced by Massif, manufacturers of the ACS, the Government design features hard knee pads developed by Crye Precision. They are made from 7.3-ounce, fire-resistant twill and offer a reinforced, stretchable seat. This last feature was added since so many Soldiers have to slide down steep slopes in mountainous regions. Limited User Evaluations (LUE) were completed earlier this year in Georgia and West Virginia. Further tests are scheduled for FY10 in Afghanistan but who knows what will happen now due to the Congressional monkey wrench.

It is very important to note that at this point there is no validated requirement nor a formal program to procure the ACP. The development and evaluations are another case of the folks at PEO-Soldier leaning forward in the foxhole.