USMC Concepts & Programs 2013 - Defense Innovation Marketplace
USMC Concepts & Programs 2013 - Defense Innovation Marketplace
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<strong>USMC</strong> <strong>Concepts</strong> & <strong>Programs</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
Procurement Profile: FY 13 FY 14<br />
Quantity:<br />
Woodland Sets 35,000 15,000<br />
Developer/Manufacturer:<br />
FRGloves: Camelback, Petaluma, CA; Botach Tactical,<br />
Los Angeles, CA; Promotion Plus Inc, North Royalton, OH<br />
Combat shirt and Trouser: Propper ECommerce Inc,<br />
Weldon Spring, MO; Provengo LLC, Oceanside, NY<br />
Inclement Weather Combat Shirt: Short Bark Industries,<br />
Vonore, TN<br />
Mid-weight Balaclava: Southeastern Rehabilitation,<br />
Corbin, KY<br />
Lightweight Balaclava: Dawn Enterprises, Inc,<br />
Blackfoot, ID<br />
LSt-shirts: Peckham Vocational Industries,<br />
Lansing, MI<br />
FAMILY OF MOUNTAIN COLD<br />
WEATHER CLOTHING AND<br />
EQUIPMENT (FMCWCE)<br />
Description<br />
The purpose of the Mountain Cold Weather Clothing<br />
and Equipment Program (MCWCP) is to increase<br />
the survivability, mobility, and lethality of Marines in<br />
mountainous and cold-weather environments, at altitudes<br />
in excess of 15,000 feet, and at temperatures<br />
that fall as low as -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Clothing and<br />
equipment addressed by the FMCWCE include skis,<br />
snowshoes, cold-weather hydration systems, sleeping<br />
systems, climbing equipment, mobility enhancement<br />
equipment, cold-weather clothing systems, and coldweather<br />
footwear.<br />
In September 2008, the Marine Corps identified a<br />
need to provide a smaller and lighter sleep system to<br />
replace the Modular Sleep System (MSS). The Three-<br />
Season Sleep System (3S) leverages technological advances<br />
in textiles and insulation to increase environmental<br />
protection while reducing weight and volume<br />
compared to the previous sleeping bag. The 3S, when<br />
incorporated with the layered clothing system Marines<br />
already carry, provides 15 degrees of greater protection,<br />
is one pound lighter, and is eight percent smaller<br />
by volume than the MSS patrol bag. The 3S is designed<br />
for 20 degrees with lightweight insulating layers and<br />
as low as 10 degrees when wearing recommended<br />
MCWCP insulating clothing layers.. The 3S increases<br />
mobility and survivability by permitting Marines to<br />
operate across a greater temperature range than could<br />
be achieved with the previous MSS.<br />
The 3S is being fielded. In FY 2012, the Marine<br />
Corps will address temperatures between 10 and -20 degrees<br />
with the Extreme Cold Weather Bag (ExCWB).<br />
The FMCWCE also encompasses the Mountain<br />
Cold Weather Clothing Program (MCWCP), which<br />
consists of the following:<br />
• Lightweight Exposure Suit (Parka and Trousers)<br />
• Extreme Cold Weather Parka, Trouser, and Bootie<br />
• Snow Camouflage Parka, Trousers and Pack Cover<br />
• Extreme Cold Weather Mitten System (a mitten<br />
shell with liner and light-duty flame-resistant glove<br />
insert)<br />
• Windpro Fleece Jacket<br />
• Flame-Resistant Silkweight<br />
Underwear<br />
• Flame-Resistant Midweight<br />
Underwear.<br />
The MCWCP is in the operations and support<br />
phase.<br />
Operational Impact<br />
The FMCWCE allows Marines to operate in every<br />
climate and place by providing the clothing and<br />
equipment required to survive in harsh mountain cold<br />
weather environments. The program drives innovation<br />
and improvement in the commercial market, which<br />
leads to lighter weight and higher performing clothing<br />
and equipment for the warfighter.<br />
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