WASHINGTON - In response to Soldier feedback, Program Executive Officer-Soldier has designed the new Army Combat Shirt to be even more breatheable.
The flame-resistant ACS is in development for use under body armor. It is designed to replace two layers, the Army Combat Uniform jacket and moisture-wicking T-shirt, thus reducing bulk and heat stress.
"As providers of the world's best equipment to the world's best Soldiers, we collect and rely on Soldiers' input and ideas to constantly improve all of our products," said Brig. Gen. R. Mark Brown, Program Executive Officer Soldier. "All of our clothing and equipment is battle-proven and live-fire tested. Those labels can't be earned in a laboratory."
The ACS features a mock-turtleneck, long sleeves in the universal camouflage pattern, flat seams that reduce bulk and chafing and built-in anti-abrasion elbow pads. The shirt is moisture-wicking, anti-microbial and odor-resistant. Read It Here
(RG) The Americans seem to find the money for new combat shirts like this our lads are lucky if they have enough ammunition never mind being warm and comfortable. British soldiers always make do and get by we can adapt and survive that’s why we have the best Special Forces in the world, well at the moment we do. I know the guys on the ground in Afghanistan would rather have a loaded weapon and a full belly, this from a guy who went to War with 58 webbing a large pack and puttees on my boots.
© Mack (RG) The thoughts of a Falklands War Veteran.
Rogue_gunner_32_alpha@yahoo.co.uk
"As providers of the world's best equipment to the world's best Soldier ... " said Brig. Gen. R. Mark Brown, Program Executive Officer Soldier. "
ReplyDeleteThey may have the best equipment but they cannot claim to have the best soldiers, by any means. The US record in warfare is risible.
"They may have the best equipment but they cannot claim to have the best soldiers, by any means. The US record in warfare is risible."
ReplyDeleteIt may be that some of us Americans never miss an opportunity to build ourselves up, but it is equally so that some of you Brits (and I love you guys, I really do) never miss an opportunity to tear us down.
Hey Big Foot I got a e-mail from an American (Probably civilian) telling me that `Brits Were Cowards` for leaving Basra, I have personally lost good friends in Iraq but I don’t blame the whole of the US. Soldiers who have been in combat ( Seen the Elephant) have mutual respect for each other. Every Nation wants to believe Their troops are the best , but I can tell you this our Socialist Government sucks big time!
ReplyDeleteWe both have a common enemy and we will be fighting side by side for decades to come like it or not.
Take care Big Foot.
Mack.
I hear ya, Mack. I get tired of American loudmouths piping off on non-American blogs telling other people their business. It's embarrassing and on behalf of my countrymen, I'm sorry for comments like "Brits were Cowards". The guy who wrote it probably never wore a uniform, drives a big gas-guzzling truck, and still lives with his parents.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, I enjoy reading your blog. I hope you find some peace.
Thanks Bigfoot, water of a ducks back mate, we have enough people on this saide of the pond who hate our military some of whome are in the Labour Party,
ReplyDeleteMack.