ECWCS Generation III ACU Level 5 Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket and/or Trousers

ECWCW Gen III ACU Level 5 Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket & Trousers

The Generation III Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket and Trousers are designed for use in moderate to cold weather conditions as a soft shell combined with other base and insulative layers.  Constructed with stretchable and breathable water resistant materials, the Jacket and Trousers provide light-weight, low bulk and extreme comfort for movement. 

General Features of Level 5 Jacket & Trousers:

• Constructed with stretchable, breathable water resistant materials
• Light-Weight, low bulk and extreme comfort
• Thongs on zippers for ease of use when wearing gloves
• Color:  Universal Camo (ACU Digital)

• Two-way center-front zipper with protective wind flap
• High collar with stowable collapsible hood
• Velcro closure sleeve and front pockets
• ventilation openings under the sleeves
• Velcro fasteners for rank and name plates

• Zippered fly opening
• Velcro closure front and side cargo pockets
• Calf-high side zippers with elastic cuff
• elastic waist with provisions for suspenders (suspenders included)

1. New pieces will obviously never have been worn or used, may or may not have tags attached
2. Used Pieces will be in excellent operation condition.  All closures will function properly.  There will be some (minimal) fading.  Pants may or may not have the elastic suspenders.  There will be NO rips, NO tears, NO permanent stains.  Garments may have been laundered or need laundering.

Components of the ECWCS Generation III System:

• Level 1:  Base layer silk weight shirt and long underwear worn next to skin or by itself or in conunction with other levels for added insulation and to aid in the transfer of moisture
  
• Level 2:  Base layer Mid-Weight shirt and long underwear worn next to skin by itself or in conjunction with other levels for added insulation and to aid in the the transfer of moisture.
  
• Level 3:  High-loft Polartec Fleece jacket Primary insulation layer, worn underneath shell layers or as an out garment in cool condition
  
• Level 4:  Jacket shell, designed for wear under body armor worn in transitional environments to provide wind and sand protection
  
• Level 5:  Jacket and trouser shell level to be worn with base and insulative levels for use in moderate to cold conditions  This Level (5) sold here,  see detailed description above
  
• Level 6:  Jacket and trouser waterproof barrier designed to be worn over other levels in moderate to cold wet conditions alternating between freezing and thawing
• Level 7:  Soft Shell Insulative layer for use during static operations in extreme cold and dry conditions