Soldier Operational Clothing and Equipment Modernization

[Eye In The Sky]

I can’t wait to see the morbidly obese wearing 500 dollars of merino wool in an office.

Some people driving by and looking in the windows might wonder why there are weather balloons tied to all those chairs…

 

[MJP]

You know what? This is a great idea.

I can't count the number of times I've been 'saved', in one way or another, by making the choice to layer with wool undergarments. Which I have usually had to purchase myself at great cost.

Having 4 different weights to choose from is also a great idea.

Well done on this one, CAF!

Just like the updates to clothing in 1997-2005 this is a welcome change. We are a slow beast but we do change.

 

[OldSolduer]

Just like the updates to clothing in 1997-2005 this is a welcome change. We are a slow beast but we do change.

Yes and sometimes that is a good thing. Too many jump on the latest fad only to be undone by it and costing more in the long run.

 

[markppcli]

So first option is basically a replacement for the current t-shirt/underwear combination. Why is the second option partially seethrough, I can already see the Op Honour complaints.

Also, how am I supposed to be able to tell the difference between them when I dig into my rucksack in complete darkness?

You bring the pair that best matches the environment ? Much like how I don’t need to figure out if it’s my Parka or my rain jacket in my ruck.

Honestly some people are so quick to assume the worst of any situation and the idea that trained soldiers can’t do what’s standard in the outdoor activity world is beyond me. Christ, maybe we should go back to wooly pull over sweaters and puttees.

 

[OldSolduer]

, maybe we should go back to wooly pull over sweaters and puttees.

Don't give the good idea fairies any ideas my young Jedi friend.

 

[dimsum]

Don't give the good idea fairies any ideas my young Jedi friend.

I’d take the Wooly Pully over the abomination of a DEU sweater now.

 

[markppcli]

I’d take the Wooly Pully over the abomination of a DEU sweater now.

Happily 90 percent of the forces will never wear it. And in fine army.ca tradition, we’re back to dress.

 

[BrianWL]

Happily 90 percent of the forces will never wear it. And in fine army.ca tradition, we’re back to dress.

baha. any theories on this perpetual circle back?

 

[Furniture]

baha. any theories on this perpetual circle back?

Berets are circles... I blame ball caps.

 

[Sub Standard]

Defence Materiel - ADM(Mat) | Matériel de défense - SMA(Mat) on LinkedIn: #cansec2023

The new base layer system starts the modernization of CAF operational clothing! The new system provides performance and comfort and made of 4 different weights…

www.linkedin.com

This looks like great kit, now hopefully the RCN will by into this as well and finally ditch the cotton thermal underwear that is useless in a wet environment.

 

[daftandbarmy]

This looks like great kit, now hopefully the RCN will by into this as well and finally ditch the cotton thermal underwear that is useless in a wet environment.

Now all they need to do is switch to Smart Wool socks from the current 'Dumb Wool' versions

 

[dimsum]

Now all they need to do is switch to Smart Wool socks from the current 'Dumb Wool' versions

"It was good enough for me in 1974"

 

[dimsum]

This looks like great kit, now hopefully the RCN will by into this as well and finally ditch the cotton thermal underwear that is useless in a wet environment.

They will prob complain that it is brown

 

[daftandbarmy]

They will prob complain that it is brown khaki

There, FTFY

 

[FSTO]

IMHO it’s the NEU in khaki.

 

[RangerRay]

Wait…whose uniform is that going to be?

 

[Kilted]

IMHO it’s the NEU in khaki.
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But I wouldn't be able to hide the fact that I spilt my lunch on myself anymore.

 

[dangerboy]

Wait…whose uniform is that going to be?

That is the TRIAL version of the Army's new Canadian Combat Uniform Ensemble (CCUE). Because it is a trial uniform it is in brown the final version WILL NOT BE BROWN, it will be CADPAT MT (Multi-Terrain). The army has tested the camouflage pattern and now they are testing the fit and function of the uniform. How well do you like the pockets, do the zippers work, how does it fit in the crotch....

 

[dapaterson]

The Beige Commando Regiment takes centre stage.

 

[McG]

That is the TRIAL version of the Army's new Canadian Combat Uniform Ensemble (CCUE). Because it is a trial uniform it is in brown the final version WILL NOT BE BROWN, it will be CADPAT MT (Multi-Terrain). The army has tested the camouflage pattern and now they are testing the fit and function of the uniform. How well do you like the pockets, do the zippers work, how does it fit in the crotch....

I have seen one of those uniforms in the wild. A 2 CMBG soldier on course in Gagetown. Looked very similar to current uniform but better fitting cut.

Less Velcro is also good.