When we posted the recent article on the Army’s plan to test and certify commercial Soldier Systems items we inadvertently omitted this briefing. It contains some additional details and if you are interested in this subject we highly suggest your read it.
Remember that thin brown Army Towel that you were issued in Basic Training and only worked because you didn’t have any hair to dry? The next time you pulled it out of the bottom of your duffel bag was for PLDC. Well one of the most useless issue items is finally undergoing an update. PEO-Soldier is currently conducting a market survey of alternative towels. Many Soldiers have purchased travel towels or other chamois-style towels. Officials want to see if they can source a Berry compliant version that is lightweight, fast drying, and actually does its job.
Officials were tight lipped on details but working with input from PM-SSS at Natick, PEO-Soldier is developing an Army Combat Pant to complement the already successful Army Combat Shirt. Nine initiatives are currently under evaluation. We can only speculate that they will resemble Crye’s Assault Pants in some fashion.
