Gen III ECWCS Level VII: Extreme Cold Weather Parka and Trousers

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Level VII: Extreme Cold Weather Parka and Trousers

Tags: CW, ECWCS, GEN3ECWCS, bottom, insulation, outerwear, top

The parka and trousers are the outermost level of protection in the system designed for use during static operations in extreme cold, dry conditions.

Description of Item

The parka features a two-way center-front zipper opening with a protective wind flap, nylon reinforced elbows, two front zipper pockets, a rip stop nylon inner lining and an elastic cord in the bottom hem for adjustability. It is also constructed with a collar containing a collapsible insulated hood with drawstring that stows easily inside the collar. In addition, there are Velcro fasteners to attach rank badges and name plates as well as elastic cuffs with Velcro adjustment straps.

The trousers feature a zippered fly opening, an elastic waist with provisions for suspenders, nylon reinforced knees and full-length side-zipper openings to facilitate donning without removal of boots or shoes. All zippers have a thong for ease of opening and closing when wearing gloves.

finished measurements

Materials Used

The parka and trousers are constructed with an outer shell fabric that has a water resistant finish (e.g. Praetorian, Nextec Style No. 1161) and with PrimaLoft Sport Thermal bonded high-loft insulation (later replaced by Climashield APEX).^[1]^[2]

Specifications

Parka: GL/PD-06-07
Trousers: GL/PD-06-18

Logistics

Parka, Urban Gray 505; Class 1, GL/PD 06-07A; PGC: 03258, LIN: P05881
	X-Short	Short	Regular	Long	X-Long	XX-Long
X-Small	8415-01-545-8540	8415-01-545-8544	8415-01-545-8566	8415-01-545-8595	8415-01-545-8603	8415-01-545-8613
Small	8415-01-545-8618	8415-01-545-8642	8415-01-538-6278	8415-01-545-8661	8415-01-545-8701	8415-01-545-8705
Medium	8415-01-545-8713	8415-01-545-8718	8415-01-538-6289	8415-01-545-8724	8415-01-545-8923	8415-01-545-8926
Large	8415-01-545-9492	8415-01-545-9495	8415-01-538-6300	8415-01-538-6308	8415-01-545-9498	8415-01-545-9522
X-Large	8415-01-545-9531	8415-01-545-9540	8415-01-538-6312	8415-01-538-6315	8415-01-545-9542	8415-01-545-9554
XX-Large	8415-01-545-9558	8415-01-545-9568	8415-01-545-9579	8415-01-545-9582	8415-01-545-9610	8415-01-545-9618
Trousers, Urban Gray 505; PGC: 03259, LIN: T57106
	X-Short	Short	Regular	Long	X-Long	XX-Long
X-Small	8415-01-545-9902	8415-01-545-9907	8415-01-545-9914	8415-01-545-9915	8415-01-545-9917	8415-01-545-9918
Small	8415-01-545-9921	8415-01-545-9955	8415-01-538-6720	8415-01-545-9958	8415-01-545-9960	8415-01-545-9969
Medium	8415-01-546-0014	8415-01-546-0017	8415-01-538-6695	8415-01-546-0019	8415-01-546-0021	8415-01-546-0028
Large	8415-01-546-0030	8415-01-546-0033	8415-01-538-6704	8415-01-538-6706	8415-01-546-0034	8415-01-546-0036
X-Large	8415-01-546-0037	8415-01-546-0039	8415-01-538-6707	8415-01-538-6709	8415-01-546-0040	8415-01-546-0041
XX-Large	8415-01-546-0042	8415-01-546-0116	8415-01-546-0117	8415-01-546-0118	8415-01-546-0119	8415-01-546-0121

Parka, Tan 499; Class 2, GL/PD 06-07A
"USMC Layer 7" ^[3]^[4]^[5]
- Parka, Coyote 498; Class 3, GL/PD 06-07A; PGC: 04163^[6]
  - X-Small
    - Short: 8415-01-653-2644
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2647
  - Small
    - Short: 8415-01-653-2654
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2656
    - Long: 8415-01-653-2851
  - Medium
    - Short: 8415-01-653-2853
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2874
    - Long: 8415-01-653-2885
  - Large
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2894
    - Long: 8415-01-653-2895
  - X-Large
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2896
    - Long: 8415-01-653-2900
    - X-Long: 8415-01-653-2910
  - XX-Large
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2914
    - Long: 8415-01-653-2924
    - X-Long: 8415-01-653-2928
- Trousers, PGC: 04164, Class 3, GL/PD 06-18A^[7]
  - X-Small
    - Short: 8415-01-653-2111
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2113
  - Small
    - Short: 8415-01-653-2114
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2117
    - Long: 8415-01-653-2119
  - Medium
    - Short: 8415-01-653-2120
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2122
    - Long: 8415-01-653-2174
  - Large
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2175
    - Long: 8415-01-653-2177
  - X-Large
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2243
    - Long: 8415-01-653-2279
    - X-Long: 8415-01-653-2281
  - XX-Large
    - Regular: 8415-01-653-2283
    - Long: 8415-01-653-2284
    - X-Long: 8415-01-653-2286

Commercial Items

https://www.wildthingsgear.com/products/gen-iii-level-vii-parka
https://www.wildthingsgear.com/products/gen-iii-level-vii-trousers
https://www.tennierindustries.com/product/layer-7-parka/
https://www.tennierindustries.com/product/layer-7-trousers/

References

http://www.adsinc.com/catalog/apparel/clothing-systems/gen-iii-ecwcs-level-vii-top
http://www.nextec.com/epic_military.html
https://www.performancedays.com/files/performancedays/content/exhibitors/documents/306/Climashield_military_brochure.pdf

Notes

↑ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-army-mobilizes-climashield-to-battle-the-cold-204135621.html
↑ https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2013/04/23/Climashield-tapped-for-cold-weather-gear/57921366735700/
↑ SPE1C1-20-R-0009: https://sam.gov/opp/930f6a7b843a80282c9efce3c83b3e72/view
↑ https://sam.gov/opp/1432a7d44cda4ce2b92efdf374c8321b/view
↑ https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/DLA-CT-FY21-Forecast-v2-dtd-03-November-2020_1.xlsx
↑ SPE1C1-22-R-0074: https://sam.gov/opp/ce118def454f47058b1496c69b58b113/view
↑ SPE1C1-22-R-0074: https://sam.gov/opp/ce118def454f47058b1496c69b58b113/view