Posted on 09/20/2007 1:33:02 AM PDT by davidosborne
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.
The latest version of the shirt includes upgrades based on Soldier feedback collected since the shirt was first distributed in the spring for limited-user evaluations.
"Even though we developed the Army Combat Shirt to be lighter, more comfortable and breathable, we listened to Soldiers who tested it and said they wanted it to be even more breathable and comfortable," said Maj. Clay Williamson, assistant product manager for clothing and individual equipment. "The fabric that made up the torso of the ACS was replaced with a fabric that provides breathability that is off the charts."
However, to retain modesty, the original fabric was maintained in the mid-chest area. Both fabrics have a four-way stretch.
Another change that increased breathability was replacing the elastic cuffs designed to keep out sand with adjustable cuffs similar to ACU jacket cuffs. The cuffs can be loosened for ventilation or tightened to keep out sand and other debris. Changes were also made to the neck band.
Although the ACS was designed to be worn under the Interceptor Body Armor, test participants noted the short breaks between patrols made it impractical to change into the ACU jacket. They wanted changes to the ACS that would identify them and their unit. In response, hook and loop tape was added to the right sleeve to accommodate a name tape, rank and infrared flag. The left sleeve also sports hook and loop tape for a unit patch.
The ACS with the most recent improvements will be available in late September for follow-on user evaluations. The shirt is still a developmental garment, and further fielding will be determined by the Department of the Army.
(Debi Dawson works for the PEO Soldier Strategic Communications Office.)
First I have heard about this.. Looks great.. can't wait to get mine !
David
Where were the female soldiers that looked like that when I was in the Army? LOL
In general the ACU’s are a huge imporvement over the old BDU’s, this T-shirt looks to be another huge improvement given the ammount of time we wear body army in today’s modern battlefield.. I can’t wait to get mine...
LOL, glad we can share a laugh my FRiend, I havn’t posted a non-political thread in a while.. I just got this e-mail, and it made my day knowing that we have folks out there that don’t settle for a uniform that is “ok” but are always looking for improvements, adpating our uniform to the condiitions that we fight in. Makes me even more proud to wear the uniform, but even more so just to be an American !
BTTT
Where were the female soldiers that looked like that when I was in the Army?
Wearing baggy BDUs?
Nope, we didn’t have BDUs until my last few weeks in the Army. We had the old fatigues, as well as khakis. Fatigues were pretty comfortable, I’ll give them that.
Here’s another article about it, with a better pic:
http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/05/04/2995-peo-soldier-to-unveil-new-army-combat-shirt/
I should have made those pics linkable to the high-res versions. If you go to that site I linked, and keep clicking on the pics, you’ll get to the serious high-res versions of those pics (~3.5M).
Do you really want to walk around with a big "shoot here" star in the middle of your chest?
If you are in a “Shoot here” place you’ll have your vest on.
I wouder how long until I see them walking around the mall in the shirts?
Oh yeah! That looks like it would be great! It reminds me of the riding shirts that we wear for dirt bikes!
I'm going to share this with my bro...Vietnam, 101st Airborne Ranger (proud sister).
when i was a young MP company commander (LONG, LONG ago!!!), i had a female SGT/E-5 named Laura Jo L___________________, who was in a few words, GEORGEOUS & SEDUCTIVE-looking. (think: a 20+YO Catherine Zeta Jones!!!)
not only did she cause any amount of "marital strife" by just BEING there (the company's "ladies" did NOT like her at all & constantly thought that she was "trying to catch" their husbands. fwiw, she was NOT!!!) as a desk sergeant, but it was DIFFICULT to get anything done, with the constant stream of "visitors" ( from E-2 to O-8!) to our PMO.
what i finally did was promote her to Patrol Supervisor, putting her into a MP sedan & OUT of the PMO, so that we could "get some work done". (this turned out to be the BEST move i made as CO, inasmuch as the MPs on third shift would do ANYTHING she wanted without question or hesitation & apprehensions of criminals went UP sharply.)
for those who wonder what happened to SGT L______________, at the conclusion of her enlistment, she married a local realtor & the last i heard through the "MP grapevine", she was still married (SORRY guys!!! ====> chuckle!) with 5-6 kids.
free dixie,sw
If I am already planning a copy for my 10 year old Grandson how far can CHINA be behind?
Yes, the malls and flea market copies coming to a city near you!
Got the big picture printing. Great for the detail!
Thanks for the tip.
I think you misunderstood me.
I’m in Fayetteville right next to Ft Bragg. I was wondering how long it would take for the inner shirts to become outer shirts and be worn off post, like at the Mall.
Soldiers and 1SGs/CSMs, never shall they see eye to eye on uniform issues.
Yes, I did misunderstand. Underwear is “hanging-out” everywhere in society too. LOL
I guess I just knew how much the kids would want a copy for school. On the “OUTSIDE”!
I can not see the “modesty panel” that is mentioned, in the pictures...maybe it is woven right in...maybe only in the womens design? That would make an extra distribution nightmare. IMHO
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