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- GEN III ECWCS
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GEN III ECWCS
GEN III ECWCS | Extended Cold Weather Clothing System
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GEN III ECWCS is the next generation U.S. Army Extended Climate Warfighter Clothing System.Whether training at home or abroad or operating in theater, our nation's warfighters are exposed to a broad spectrum of extreme environmental conditions - from warm, dry, or wet weather at 60 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, to extreme cold weather in excess of minus 40 degrees. |
GEN III ECWCS is a radical re-design of previous generation ECWCS for the U.S. Army. No longer just a Cold Weather Clothing System, the third generation ECWCS has been transformed into an Extended Climate Warfigher Clothing System that enhances soldier survivability across broad climate ranges.
GEN III ECWCS changes the way the American Soldier operates — In any environment.
The complete system features seven levels of protection to provide the broadest range of defense from unpredictable environmental conditions. Technically advanced proprietary materials and construction combine with cutting edge garment design to allow the soldier to train, operate and sustain combat operations in a broad climate range, extending their ability to take the fight to the enemy - anywhere!
- Level I: Light-Weight Undershirt & Drawers
- Level II: Mid-Weight Shirt & Drawers
- Level III: High-Loft Fleece Jacket
- Level IV: Wind Jacket
- Level V: Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket & Trousers
- Level VI: Extreme Wet/Cold Weather Jacket & Trousers
- Level VII: Extereme Cold Weather Parka & Trousers
Only the official GEN III ECWCS authorized for U.S. Army issue outperforms previous generation systems in every category.
- A Complete System: Seven levels to address a broad climate range from -40ºF to +60ºF
- Lighter: 25% Lighter than previous generation ECWCS
- Less Bulk: 30% less bulk than previous generation ECWCS
- Expanded: Four additional levels compared to previous generation ECWCS
- Flexible: All seven levels function as a dynamic system to meet personal climate tolerances
- Improved Sizing: Innovative garment design with sizing logic for optimal fit when layering
- Stealthy: Exceptionally quiet for added stealth with integrated Near Infrared Textile Technology (NIR)
- Integrated: Seamless integration with load carriage and body armor
- Innovative: Technically advanced proprietary materials, garment design and construction
The Official GEN III ECWCS Authorized for U.S. Army Issue is Available Exclusively Through ADS.
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