The Improved Entrenching Tool is a lightweight, hand held implement intended for use as a shovel or as a pick to move dirt, sand, gravel, or grass, sever roots, clear brush and pound tent stakes. The Improved E-Tool is capable of operating in all terrestrial extremes (jungle, arctic and temperate environment) in all weather conditions.
The intrenching tool is intended for digging, breaking hard ground, clearing brush or undergrowth, and cutting roots, saplings, and small trees.
Keepers with interlocking slides are used to attach the various pouches to the pistol belt.
The signaling mirrors are intended to attract the attention of search and rescue parties, when in an emergency situation.
The compass, with self-luminous light sources to facilitate use during periods of darkness, is for obtaining magnetic azimuths for ground navigation, reconnaissance, and fire control purposes.
The combat casualty blankets is suitable for use as a windbreak, sunshade, poncho, or position indicator in rescue missions.
The Field Tarp is an outer protective cloth designed to provide Marines with a lightweight, waterproof covering which will also function as a ground cover, sunshade, gear cover, field litter, personal protection and/or a hasty shelter.
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On June 14, 2004, the Army announced the selection of the new Army Combat Uniform (ACU). The ACU consists of a jacket, trouser and patrol cap in a new universal camouflage pattern in addition to a moisture wicking t-shirt and Army Combat Boots (suede tan) for either temperate or hot weather climate. The ACU replaces the temperate battle dress uniform (BDU), enhanced hot weather BDU, and desert camouflage uniform.
The t-shirt shall have short sleeves, a crew neck collarette that shall finish 3/4 + 1/8 inch wide. The sleeve and bottom shall be hemmed approximately 3/4 inch from edge. All seams shall be overedged or cover stitched. The color shall be Olive Drab.
The OG-107 Utility Uniform consists of a long sleeve OG-107 shirt, OG-107 trousers, OG-107 cap (replaced by OG-106 cap), and black combat boots. The shirt and trousers are made of an olive green shade 107 cotton sateen fabric.
The OG-507 Utility Uniform consists of a long sleeve OG-507 shirt, OG-507 trousers, OG-507 utility cap, and black combat boots. The shirt, trousers and cap are made of an olive green shade 507 polyester/cotton durable press fabric.
The ACU patrol cap is a visor style, having a circular top crown with a two-piece inner crown lining forming a pocket between lining pieces.
The All Purpose Environmental Clothing System (APECS) parka and trousers were developed to provide Marines with an all-purpose/all-season set of outershell garments that are lighter in weight, lower in bulk, have lower noise generation, are moisture vapor permeable and have an improved water repellency over the 2nd Generation ECWCS parka and trousers. The APECS also incorporates the Marine Pattern.
Cold Temperature and Artic Protective System (CTAPS) is a soldier head to toe clothing ensemble with -65 to +45°F environmental protection.
USMC cold weather cap is not a replacement for the currently sustained USMC microfleece hardface cap but would be worn separately from the current cap when increased protection from wet and dry cold weather environments is needed.
The Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) is a layered insulating system adjustable to personal preference, metabolism, and prevailing weather conditions.It is designed to maintain adequate environmental protection between +40°F and -60°F (4°C and -51°C).
In an effort to meet its ever changing environmental challenges, The Marine Corps has identified a need for a Combat Desert Jacket (CDJ) that will provide protection from the unique environmental nature of the desert.
The Combat Woodland Jacket (CWJ) is a woodland version of the combat desert jacket.
The Lightweight Environmental Protection (LEP) is an insulation subsystem developed under the Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR).The system is designed to be individually configured based upon mission, terrain and climate requirements as well as personal preference.
The mesh cold weather base layer (MCWBL) is similar to flame resistant lightweight cold weather underwear set except the fabrics and design have been modified to improve moisture regulation and thermal performance in an extreme cold weather environment.
The Mountain/Cold Weather Clothing System (MCWCS) is a Marine Corps specific cold weather layering system (CWLS), a replacement for the ECWCS.
The Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) is an interchangeable 15-piece, 7-level ensemble (the original block 0 configuration) that can be worn in layers appropriate for the mission.The PCU replaces the LEP.
The All Purpose Environmental Clothing System (APECS) parka, together with APECS trousers, was developed to provide Marines with an all-purpose/all-season set of outershell garments that are lighter in weight, lower in bulk, have lower noise generation, are moisture vapor permeable and have an improved water repellency over the 2nd Generation ECWCS parka and trousers. The APECS also incorporates the Marine Pattern.