Clothing & Equipment
Abstract
This funding supports engineering and manufacturing development tasks related to individual clothing, equipment and personnel parachutes with the goal of enhancing the survivability, mobility and quality of life of the individual Soldier. It funds system integration and formal Developmental Testing/Operational Testing of preproduction and production representative systems leveraging advancements in materials, fabrication techniques, moisture management, flame resistance, antimicrobial treatments, insect protection, extreme environmental protection and chemical/biological protection and camouflage, to include evaluation, test, and conduct of Soldier evaluations of Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment appropriate for use in jungle/tropical and Arctic environments. Goal is to increase the capabilities and durability of tactical and non-tactical clothing and individual equipment. Includes integration and interface on the Soldier system. It also funds improvements and testing/evaluation of personnel parachute systems through FY16.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- S60_0604601A_5_2040_PB_2018
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