FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Army News Service, April 10, 2008) - Weather is among many challenges Soldiers face in Afghanistan and depending upon the season, the temperature in the rugged mountain nation can ...

The multi-layered insulating system of the Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS) allows the Soldier to adapt to varying mission requirements and environmental conditions ...

U.S. Army clothing experts are testing new, extreme cold weather gear that's designed to be lighter, better-fitting and more effective in colder conditions than the current layering system. This ...

TRU-SPEC introduces the first three layers of its own multi-layer system of cold weather apparel. The TRU-SPEC Compatible ECWCS (Extended Cold Weather Clothing System) will meet or exceed the ...