The Improved Rain Suit (IRS) forms a waterproof outer shell worn over other clothing and gear. It is lightweight; however, IRS functions strictly as a rain barrier, offering little protection from the cold.

Description

The IRS parka has a roll-up hood with a visor and drawstring closure. There are armpit zippers for ventilation, a heavy full-length zipper in front covered by a storm flap that closes with snaps. The pockets are pass-through to inner garments. The elbows are reinforced and Velcro closures at the cuffs make a tight fit. The parka has inside buttons for attaching the CW coat insulating liner.

The IRS trousers have a draw-string at the waist, a center zipper, pass-through pockets, Velcro closures at the ankles, and long leg zippers for easy on-off. The seat and knees are reinforced.

Material

The IRS is made of SympaTex, a lightweight breathable, waterproof material made by SympaTex Technologies GmbH. SympaTex is a nylon material that is pliable and moisture-vapor-semi-permeable. It resist external water while allowing perspiration or other moisture to transfer from inside to outside, thereby keeping the wearer dry and comfortable.

Specification

• CO/PD-99-20

Nomenclature

• PARKA, IMPROVED RAINSUIT
• TROUSERS, IMPROVED RAINSUIT

Logistics

• Parka
  • Woodland; LIN: P05813
    • XX-Small: 8405-01-443-9606
    • X-Small: 8405-01-443-9612
    • Small: 8405-01-443-9618
    • Mediuml: 8405-01-443-9622
    • Large: 8405-01-443-9626
    • X-Large: 8405-01-443-9630
    • XX-Large: 8405-01-443-9633
  • UCP; LIN: P05813
    • XX-Small: 8415-01-527-4610
    • X-Small: 8415-01-527-4611
    • Small: 8415-01-527-4612
    • Medium: 8415-01-527-4614
    • Large: 8415-01-527-4616
    • X-Large: 8415-01-527-4617
    • XX-Large: 8415-01-527-4618
  • 3-color desert camouflage
    • XX-Small: 8405-01-502-3412
    • X-Small: 8405-01-502-3413
    • Small: 8405-01-502-3415
    • Medium: 8405-01-502-3417
    • Large: 8405-01-502-3418
    • X-Large: 8405-01-502-3419
    • XX-Large: 8405-01-502-3420
  • AF Tiger Stripe^[1]
    • XX-Small: 8405-01-542-9631
    • X-Small: 8405-01-542-9648
    • Small: 8405-01-542-9649
    • Medium: 8405-01-542-9998
    • Large: 8405-01-543-0001
    • X-Large: 8405-01-543-0003
    • XX-Large: 8405-01-543-0005
• Trousers
  • Woodland; LIN: T38070
    • XX-Small: 8405-01-443-9430
    • X-Small: 8405-01-443-9436
    • Small: 8405-01-443-9449
    • Medium: 8405-01-443-9487
    • Large: 8405-01-443-9488
    • X-Large: 8405-01-443-9493
    • XX-Large: 8405-01-443-9498
  • UCP; LIN: T38070
    • XX-Small: 8415-01-527-1537
    • X-Small: 8415-01-527-1541
    • Small: 8415-01-527-1545
    • Medium: 8415-01-527-1551
    • Large: 8415-01-527-1555
    • X-Large: 8415-01-527-1560
    • XX-Large: 8415-01-527-1561
  • 3-color desert camouflage
    • XX-Small: 8405-01-502-2139
    • X-Small: 8405-01-502-2141
    • Small: 8405-01-502-2142
    • Medium: 8405-01-502-2144
    • Large: 8405-01-502-2146
    • X-Large: 8405-01-502-2147
    • XX-Large: 8405-01-502-2148

References

• http://www.orcind.com/product-category/military-grade-outerwear/hard-shell-rain-suits/
• http://afcpo.com/images/T_O_1-1-691_Table_II_Commercial_Rain_Gear_Additions_May_2014.pdf

Notes

1. ↑ http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/afrc/publication/afi23-201_afrcsup/afi23-201_afrcsup.pdf