Project Manager Soldier Survivability (PM-SSV) began fielding the Cold Temperature and Artic Protection Systems (CTAPS), to the 11th Airborne Division at Ft. Wainwright and Anchorage, AK on February 13, 2023.

CTAPS consists of five layers that the soldier can adapt to many different cold weather environments.

The base layer (L1) is a full long sleeve top and bottom next-to-skin layer that provides moisture management to keep sweat and water off the soldier's body.

The Lightweight Insulated Layer (L3) provides thermal insulation and has vented armpits for increased range of motion, moisture management, and cooling during movement, designed to be worn on mild cool days underneath the outer shell layers.

The Softshell Uniform (L5) is the primary outer garment to be worn in place of the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) in cold environments.

The Cold-Wet Weather Uniform (L6) is a breathable hard-shell top and bottom rain layer designed for prolonged rain and cold/wet conditions.

The Extreme Cold Weather Parka/Trousers (L7) is the outer most layer to provide maximum thermal insulation, and is designed for static missions, like standing guard in extreme cold weather.

CTAPS can be worn in any combination of layers depending on the mission requirements and needs of the individual Soldier. It is made in the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) and has 15 different sizes, ranging from extra small-short to 2X large-extra long.^[1]

Acquisition

• Sources Sought:
  • https://beta.sam.gov/opp/302a2b23667b662465747b74b15f3d5e/view
  • https://beta.sam.gov/opp/31a13447c9ed012fd1756dbf301a4c29/view
• W911QY-17-R-0041:
  • https://beta.sam.gov/opp/3aa464b3f11e54d42c4fdf433f5c962d/view
  • https://beta.sam.gov/opp/5fccf9f713943d0647bf1433e07445cb/view
• Sources Sought:
  • https://beta.sam.gov/opp/a3bd71717b2783fa454a05bb270850e8/view
  • https://beta.sam.gov/opp/cde787f673b79ba9bd68e0064d315024/view
• W911QY-18-R-0034: https://beta.sam.gov/opp/42ee247a88f5180a2c5c291348eba949/view
• Sources Sought: https://beta.sam.gov/opp/a29bce138bb4181181a3bb08fc34035a/view

References

• http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/CloTex/2016%20JAPBI/15%20Cold%20Weather%20Clothing.pdf
• http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/CloTex/2017%20JAPBI/Cold%20Weather.pdf?ver=2017-12-14-090833-713 https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/CloTex/2019%20JAPBI/Environmental%20Protection%20Clothing.pdf?ver=2019-11-15-162622-013
• https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/CloTex/2020%20JAPBI/11-19%20Environmental%20Combined.pdf?ver=Nsv5rhvtkqoOigqn_F4mWw%3d%3d
• https://www.military1.com/military-lifestyle/article/1637257014-army-looks-to-upgrade-cold-weather-clothing-designs/

Notes

1. ↑ https://www.army.mil/article/264367/arctic_angels_equipped_with_newest_extreme_cold_weather_gear