The M-1951 parka ensemble is made up of a shell and a detachable mohair frieze liner which is attached inside the shell for maximum insulation. The parka ensemble is worn as an outer garment of the cold-dry uniform with a fur-ruffed hood for added head protection and may be worn over the coat.

Specifications

• parka-shell: MIL-P-11013
• parka-liner: MIL-P-11012

Nomenclature

• PARKA-SHELL, M-1951
• PARKA-LINER, M-1951

Logistics

• Quartermaster stock number ^[1]
  • Shell: 55-P-4982-10 through 55-P-4982-40 ;
    • Small: 55-P-4982-30
    • Medium: 55-P-4982-20
    • Large: 55-P-4982-10
  • Liner: 55-P-4952-10 through 55-P-4952-40
    • Small: 55-P-4952-30
    • Medium: 55-P-4952-20
    • Large: 55-P-4952-10
• Federal stock number
  • Shell
    • X-Small: 8415-223-7622
    • Small: 8415-223-7624
    • Medium: 8415-223-7623
    • Large: 8415-223-7626
    • X-Large: 8415-223-7621
  • Liner
    • X-Small: 8415-240-2464
    • Small: 8415-240-2462
    • Medium: 8415-240-2461
    • Large: 8415-240-2460
    • X-Large: 8415-240-2463

Replacement

• M-65 extreme cold weather parka

References

• FM 31-70. 1959. page 21.

Notes

1. ↑ https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uiug.30112119570098?urlappend=%3Bseq=27