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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE STANDARD

DEF(AUST) 10211 / Issue 1 / Type T

Dated 30 March 2012SUPERSEDINGNil

Tender Spec

Soldier Combat Ensemble (SCE) Load Carriage Elements

SPECIFICATION

PUBLISHED UNDER AUTHORITY

OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

USAGE: Land NSC: 0000


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Specification DEF(AUST) 10211Issue 1, Type T(30 Mar 12)


DEF(AUST) 10211 / Issue 1/ Type T Dated 30 Mar12

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

Ownership and responsibility for approval and acceptance of this specification is detailed below.

Sponsoring Defence Group: Defence Materiel Organisation

Sponsoring Organisation: Land Systems Division

Sponsoring Appointment: Director Soldier Modernisation Systems Program Office

Specification Author: P. Moen Approved: 14 March 2012

Approval Authority: D. Atkins Approved: 14 March 2012

Design Acceptance AuthorityRepresentative:

D. Thevalingam Approved: 30 March 2012

Executive Authority: B. Harrison Approved: 30 March 2012

This document is the property of the Department of Defence.

This document and associated documentation may be used only for specific enquiries, tenders ororders, placed by an Officer for the Department of Defence and is not to be used for any other purposewhatsoever, without the express written sanction of an Executive Authority of the Department ofDefence.

No copies of this document in whole or in part may be made without the express written sanction of anOfficer of the Department of Defence.

Any questions regarding this document should be addressed to the authority named in the tenderschedule.

WARNING

This document may call for use of substances and test procedures that may be injurious to health ifadequate precautions are not taken. This document refers only to technical suitability and in no wayabsolves either the supplier or User from statutory obligations relating to health and safety at any stageof manufacture or use.


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1. SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................................... 101.1. Identification ..........................................................................................................................................101.2. System Overview...................................................................................................................................101.3. Document Overview ..............................................................................................................................102. DOCUMENTS............................................................................................................................................. 102.1. General ...................................................................................................................................................102.2. Order of precedence .............................................................................................................................10

3. DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................................................. 103.1. General ...................................................................................................................................................103.2. Category of Requirement Annotations ...............................................................................................123.3. Requirements Verification....................................................................................................................123.4. Tenderers Response............................................................................................................................133.5. Requirements Traceability ...................................................................................................................13

4. TENDERER NOTES................................................................................................................................... 134.1. General ...................................................................................................................................................134.2. Document Structure..............................................................................................................................13

5. PLATFORMS ............................................................................................................................................. 145.1. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability - Platforms GeneralRequirements ......................................................................................................................................................155.2. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 0 Heavy ......175.3. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 0 Light ........285.4. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 0 Chest .......325.5. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 1A Concealable Body Armour .................................................................................................................................365.6. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 1B LowProfile Body Armour ...........................................................................................................................................395.7. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 1D Diver SRO

425.8. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 1E DiverClose Combatant.................................................................................................................................................465.9. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 2 CloseCombatant............................................................................................................................................................505.10. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 3 GeneralCombatant............................................................................................................................................................55

6. PACKS & PACK BAGS............................................................................................................................. 616.1. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability - Packs & Pack Bags GeneralRequirements ......................................................................................................................................................626.2. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response, & Traceability Pack, Assault, Small ...........646.3. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response, & Traceability Pack, Assault, Medium .......766.4. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response, & Traceability Pack, Mounted, Field ..........906.5. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response, & Traceability Pack, Dismounted, Field ..1056.6. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response, & Traceability Pack, Light, Sniper............1206.7. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response, & Traceability Pack, Heavy, Support .......1346.8. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response, & Traceability Pack Bag, Carry All, General

1506.9. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response, & Traceability Pack Bag, Carry All, CloseCombatant..........................................................................................................................................................1576.10. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response, & Traceability Pack Bag, Carry All, Diver .167

7. POUCHES................................................................................................................................................ 1787.1. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouches General................1797.2. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Utility, Small (Ph-Usmall) 1907.3. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Utility, Medium (Ph-Umed) 1917.4. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Utility,Large/Hydration (Ph-Ularg) ..............................................................................................................................1927.5. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Bladder, Hydration 3 Litre(BL-H3L) .............................................................................................................................................................193


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7.6. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Dump, Medium (Ph-Dmed) 1997.7. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Dump, Large (Ph-Dlarg) 2007.8. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, First Aid (Ph-FirstAid)

2027.9. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Accessories, NVG -Small (Ph-ANVGsmall)......................................................................................................................................2047.10. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Accessories, Medium,Vertical (Ph-Amed) ............................................................................................................................................2057.11. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, First Aid Dressing(Ph-FAD) .............................................................................................................................................................2067.12. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Admin Panel (Ph-AP)

2077.13. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Leg Panel (Ph-LegP)

2087.14. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, 9 mm Pistol Browning/Glock, Single (Ph-M9PBGS) ........................................................................................................2107.15. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, 9 mm Pistol USP, Single (Ph-M9PUSPS)...........................................................................................................................2127.16. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, M4, Single(Ph-MM4S) ..........................................................................................................................................................2137.17. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, M4, Double(Ph-MM4D)..........................................................................................................................................................2147.18. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, M4, Triple(Ph-MM4T) ..........................................................................................................................................................2157.19. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, F88, Single(Ph-MF88S).........................................................................................................................................................2167.20. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, F88, Double(Ph-MF88D) ........................................................................................................................................................2177.21. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, AK47,Double (Ph-MAKD) ............................................................................................................................................2187.22. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, Mark 11Mode 0, Double 20 Rounds (Ph-MM11M0D) ...................................................................................................2197.23. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, HK417,Double 20 Rounds (Ph-MHK417D) ..................................................................................................................2207.24. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, SR98,Double 10 Rounds (Ph-MSR98D).....................................................................................................................2227.25. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, Blaser338/308, Double (Ph-MB338D)..........................................................................................................................2237.26. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, AMR .50cal,Single (Ph-MAMR50cS).....................................................................................................................................2247.27. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, Barrett.50cal 5 Rounds (Ph-Bar5)................................................................................................................................2257.28. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, Barrett.50cal 10 Rounds (Ph-Bar10)............................................................................................................................2267.29. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine, MP5, Single(Ph-MMP5S) .......................................................................................................................................................2277.30. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, EO, Grenade, 40 mm,Single Vertical (Ph-EOG40SV) .........................................................................................................................2287.31. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, EO, Grenade, 40 mm,Double Horizontal (Ph-EOG40DH) ...................................................................................................................2297.32. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, EO, Grenade, 40 mm,Illumination Single (Ph-EOG40IS) ...................................................................................................................2307.33. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Ammunition, Minimi(Ph-AM)...............................................................................................................................................................2317.34. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Ammunition, MG-100(Ph-AMG100) ......................................................................................................................................................232


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7.35. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Ammunition, Shotgun(Ph-ASG) ............................................................................................................................................................2337.36. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, EO, Grenade, Smoke(Ph-EOGS) ..........................................................................................................................................................2357.37. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, EO, Grenade, F1 (Ph-EOGF1)2367.38. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, EO, Grenade,Distraction (Ph-EOGD)......................................................................................................................................2377.39. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, EO, Day Night Flare(Ph-EODNF)........................................................................................................................................................2387.40. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, EO, Para Flare (Ph-EOPF) 2397.41. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Magazine Panel,F88/M4, Triple Side By Side (Ph-MPF88TSS) .................................................................................................2407.42. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Bag, Bandolier, AMRMagazine Double (B-BAMRMD) .......................................................................................................................2427.43. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Bag, Bandolier, Blaser 338Magazine Double (B-BB338MD).......................................................................................................................2447.44. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Radio, SoldierPersonal (Ph-SPR) ............................................................................................................................................2467.45. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Radio, MBITR (Ph-MBITR) 2477.46. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Torch (Ph-TC) ........2497.47. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Entrenching Tool (Ph-ET) 2507.48. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, CBRN Blower (Ph-CBRN) 2517.49. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Strobe (Ph-Strobe) 2527.50. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, ASP Baton (Ph-ASPB)

2537.51. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Equipment, MineProbe (Ph-Mprobe) ............................................................................................................................................2547.52. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Equipment, MetalDetector (Ph-MD) ...............................................................................................................................................2557.53. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Sling, Minelab (Ph-SlingML)

2567.54. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Hook and Line - Small(Ph-HLS) .............................................................................................................................................................2587.55. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Hook and Line - Large(Ph-HLL) .............................................................................................................................................................2607.56. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Weapon RetentionCatch F88/M4/MP5 Rifle (Ph-WRCF88)............................................................................................................2627.57. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Suppressor M4 (Ph-SupM4) 2647.58. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Suppressor 7.62 mm(Ph-Sup7.62) ......................................................................................................................................................2657.59. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Suppressor 9 mmUSP (Ph-Sup9USP) ...........................................................................................................................................2667.60. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Weapon Sling, F88/M4/MP5(Ph-SlingF88M4MP5) .........................................................................................................................................2677.61. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Weapon Sling, F89 (Ph-SlingF89) ............................................................................................................................................................2697.62. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Respirator (Ph-Resp)

2717.63. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Suppressor, Mk11Mod 0 (Ph-SupMK11) ........................................................................................................................................2727.64. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Suppressor, SR98(Ph-SupSR98) ....................................................................................................................................................273


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7.65. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Bolt Cutter (Ph-BC)274

7.66. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Weapon,Shotgun/Sledgehammer (Ph-ShotSledg)........................................................................................................2757.67. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Combination Panel, M4x2 and USPx1 Magazines Side By Side - Right Hand (PhSub-CPM4USP-RH1D)

2767.68. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Combination Panel, M4x2 and USPx1 Magazines Side By Side - Left Hand (PhSub-CPM4USP-LH1D) ..2787.69. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Combination Panel, MP5x3 and USPx1 Magazines Side By Side - Right Hand (PhSub-CPMP5USP-RH1D)

2807.70. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Combination Panel, MP5x3 and USPx1 Magazines Side By Side - Left Hand (PhSub-CPMP5USP-LH1D)

2827.71. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, NVG(PhSub-NVG1D) .................................................................................................................................................2847.72. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, Strobe(PhSub-S1D) ......................................................................................................................................................2867.73. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, Radio,MBITR (PhSub-MBITR1D).................................................................................................................................2887.74. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, EO,Grenade, Distraction (PhSub-EOGD1D) .........................................................................................................2907.75. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, EO, DayNight Flare (PhSub-EODNF1D) ........................................................................................................................2927.76. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, DiversKnife Vertical (PhSub-DKV1D) .........................................................................................................................2947.77. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, AirCylinder (PhSub-AC1D) ....................................................................................................................................2957.78. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Suppressor 9 mm USP (PhSub-Sup9USP1D) ................................................................................................2977.79. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Ammunition, Shotgun 6 Rounds (Phsub-ASG6R1D) ....................................................................................2987.80. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, RopeBag (PhSub-RB1D)............................................................................................................................................3007.81. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, GasMask (BSub-GM1D) ...........................................................................................................................................3017.82. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, WeaponRetention Catch (PhSub-WRC1D) ...................................................................................................................3037.83. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Sling, Submersible, ElasticSingle Point (SSub-ESP1D)..............................................................................................................................3057.84. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, SledgeHammer (PhSub-SH1D) ....................................................................................................................................3077.85. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, BoltCutter (PhSub-BC1D) ........................................................................................................................................3087.86. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, M4Single Tek-Lok (PhSub-M4TL1D) ....................................................................................................................3097.87. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, MP5Single Tek-Lok (PhSub-MP5TL1D) ..................................................................................................................3117.88. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, USPSingle Tek-Lok (PhSub-USPTL1D) ..................................................................................................................3137.89. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, EO,Charge Roll Up (PhSub-EOCRU1D) ................................................................................................................3157.90. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Magazine, M4, Single (PhSub-MM4S1D) .........................................................................................................3177.91. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Magazine, M4, Single (PhSub-MM4S1E) .........................................................................................................3197.92. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,


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Magazine, M4 Double, Side By Side (PhSub-MM4SS1E) ..............................................................................3217.93. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Magazine, M4, Triple Side By Side (PhSub-MM4TSS1E)...............................................................................3237.94. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Magazine, MP5 (PhSub-MMP51E)....................................................................................................................3257.95. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Magazine, MP5 Side By Side (PhSub-MP5SS1E) ...........................................................................................3267.96. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Magazine, USP, Single (PhSub-MUSPS1E) ....................................................................................................3287.97. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, EO,Grenade, F1 (PhSub-EOGF11E).......................................................................................................................3307.98. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Suppressor M4 (PhSub-SupM41E) ..................................................................................................................3317.99. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, Strobe(PhSub-S1E).......................................................................................................................................................3327.100. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, Radio,MBITR (PhSub-MBITR1E) .................................................................................................................................3337.101. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, EO,Grenade, Smoke (PhSub-EOGS1E) .................................................................................................................3357.102. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, EO,Grenade, Distraction (PhSub-EOGD1E)..........................................................................................................3367.103. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, EO,Grenade, 40 mm, Single (PhSub-G40S1E)......................................................................................................3387.104. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, EO,Grenade, 40 mm, Double (PhSub-G40D1E) ....................................................................................................3407.105. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, Medic-Large (PhSub-MEDICL1E) ................................................................................................................................3427.106. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, CBRNBlower (PhSub-CBRN1E) .................................................................................................................................3447.107. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Accessories, Small (PhSub-Asmall1E) ...........................................................................................................3457.108. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Accessories, Medium (PhSub-Amed1E) .........................................................................................................3477.109. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, First Aid(PhSub-FirstAid1E) ...........................................................................................................................................3487.110. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, DiversKnife Vertical (PhSub-DKV1E) .........................................................................................................................3507.111. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, MBITRBattery (PhSub-MBITRBat1E) ..........................................................................................................................3517.112. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Suppressor USP (PhSub-SupUSP1E) .............................................................................................................3527.113. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, EO, DayNight Flare (PhSub-EODNF1E) ........................................................................................................................3537.114. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Magazine, Mk11 Mode 0, Side By Side (PhSub-MK11M0SS1E)....................................................................3547.115. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Magazine, HK417, Side By Side (PhSub-MHK417SS1E) ...............................................................................3567.116. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Magazine, Barrett .50cal, Single (PhSub-M50cS1E) ......................................................................................3587.117. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Suppressor 7.62 mm (PhSub-Sup7.621E) ......................................................................................................3597.118. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Radio, TACSAT(PhSub-TACSAT1E) ..........................................................................................................................................3607.119. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, Shotgun(PhSub-SG1E) ....................................................................................................................................................3627.120. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible, NVG(PhSub-NVG1E) .................................................................................................................................................3637.121. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,


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Hydration Cover, Land (PhSub-HydL1E) ........................................................................................................3657.122. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Pouch, Submersible,Ammunition, Shotgun 6 Rounds (PhSub-ASG61E) .......................................................................................366

LIST OF ANNEXES

Annex A SCE System Breakdown StructureAnnex B AcronymsAnnex C Anthropometric DataAnnex D Platform Tier Plate Carrier SystemAnnex E Load Carriage, PouchesAnnex F Load Carriage, Submersible PouchesAnnex G Spectral Reflectance, KhakiAnnex H List of Standards and ReferencesAnnex I Document Improvement Proposal


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1. SCOPE

1.1. Identification

1.1.1. This document specifies requirements for the Land 125, Phase 3B, Soldier Combat Ensemble(SCE) to be procured to satisfy a capability need identified by the Department of Defence.

1.2. System Overview

1.2.1. The SCE incorporates elements of combat clothing, personal protection and load carriage.While primarily focussed on providing protection to individual combatants from physicalthreats and the environment it facilitates efficient means for individuals to carry MissionEssential Items (MEI) in a close combat environment.

1.2.2. The complete SCE is comprised of:

1.2.2.1. Combat clothing such as the combat uniform, combat footwear, knee/elbow pads, combatgloves as well as field outer wear including wet and cold weather clothing;

1.2.2.2. Protection systems such as body armour, extremity protection systems, combat helmets aswell as ocular and hearing protection systems; and

1.2.2.3. Integrated load carriage systems including load carriage pouches, field packs and Platforms.

1.2.3. This document is limited to the integrated load carriage systems comprised of the Platforms,Packs, Pack Bags and Pouches of the SCE.

1.2.4. The Commonwealth has extensively modelled the proposed capability and performedexercises with limited capability demonstrators. Experience with these models has been usedto refine the requirements in this specification.

1.2.5. There will be no planned maintenance regime outside that of User maintenance activities. Arepair by replacement maintenance schedule for this equipment will be instigated.

1.3. Document Overview

1.3.1. This specification details the minimum acceptable standards of functional and performancerequirements for the Platforms, Packs, Pack Bags and Pouches of the SCE system and themeans by which satisfaction of those requirements will be verified.

1.3.2. This document also details the traceability of specified requirements to an endorsedOperational Requirements Document, not only in order that tenderers should be aware of therationale behind requirements but also that tenderers should be encouraged to offer solutionsthat may provide a better value based on higher level requirements.

1.3.3. No part of this document is classified for security purposes.

2. DOCUMENTS

2.1. General

2.1.1. The Australian Macquarie Dictionary fourth edition, 2005 is the reference source for all termsused in this specification, except for those defined in this Definitions section.

2.1.2. Standards and documents referenced in this document are listed in Annex H.

2.1.3. The documents listed in Annex H form a part of this specification to the extent specified

herein.

2.2. Order of precedence

2.2.1. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein,the text of this document takes precedence. However, nothing in this document supersedesapplicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. DEFINITIONS

3.1. General

3.1.1. 5th to 95th Percentile. The 5th to 95th Percentile is an anthropometric range employed byergonomists to try to accommodate a range of the population.

3.1.2. Able, capable. Requirements that include the adjectives able or capable or adjectives ending

in able or ible shall be interpreted as being references to extant capabilities of theequipment or system without any form of future modification or enhancement, and all means


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and facilities to enable the satisfaction of those requirements shall be provided with andconsidered to be part of the equipment or system.

3.1.3. Approved. Means approved by the Commonwealth for use.

3.1.4. Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS). Is the Australiangovernment agency responsible for enforcing Australian quarantine laws.

3.1.5. Channel means a length of IAS Web between IAS Stitching through which an IAS Strap canbe passed.

3.1.6. Combat Ready. Combat ready means a sniper weapon fitted with day optics sight, fullmagazine and bipod.

3.1.7. Commonwealth means the Department of Defence, the Defence Materiel Organisation(DMO) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

3.1.8. Denier. Is a unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibres; and, is defined as the massin grams per 9,000 metres.

3.1.9. Explosive Ordnance (EO). The term Explosive Ordnance may include bombs andwarheads; guided and ballistic missiles; artillery, mortar, rocket and small arms ammunition;all mines, torpedoes and depth charges; demolition charges; pyrotechnics; clusters anddispensers; cartridge and propellant actuated devices; clandestine and improvised explosive

devices; and all similar or related items or components explosive in nature.3.1.10. External Frame means a rigid frame, the majority of which is not embedded within the

external fabric of the load compartments.

3.1.11. Fully Laden. Fully Laden means loaded to its maximum specified weight and filled with acombination of MEI and other equipment representative of the expectations of the intendedUser of the particular pack or pouch. In the case of a Platform, Fully Laden means loaded toits maximum specified weight with filled pouches attached via the IAS.

3.1.12. Harness Equipment Single Point Release (HESPR). The HESPR is a webbing typeharness that secures around a pack and a weapon. The HESPR is attached to a parachuteharness and a lowering line also connects the parachutist and the HESPR. A single quickrelease allows military static line or free fall parachutists to drop the pack and HESPR whennear the ground, and then to land with the pack, HESPR and weapon (if carried) suspended

below them on the lowering line.

3.1.13. Interlocking Attachment System (IAS). Refer Unites States Patent Number 5,724,707Interlock Attaching Strap System. Colloquially referred to as MOLLE.

3.1.14. IAS Stitching means stitching identified as item 18 in figures 1 and 3 in United States Patentnumber 5,724,707.

3.1.15. IAS Straps means straps identified as item 24 in figures 1 and 3 in United States Patentnumber 5,724,707.

3.1.16. IAS Webs means strips identified as item 16 and 20 in figures 1 and 3 in United States Patentnumber 5,724,707.

3.1.17. Khaki. The solid fabric colour for SCE. It is a basal earth tone colour in blending camouflage.Users may further spray on khaki to achieve the best camouflage for their operating

environment.3.1.18. Lengthwise means, in relation to pack bags, running parallel to the item length.

3.1.19. Lustreless means without sheen or gloss.

3.1.20. Mission Essential Items. Are items of equipment absolutely necessary to achieve a missionand includes rifle equipment, mortar weapons, munitions and other load equipment to sustaina soldiers combat effectiveness.

3.1.21. MOLLE. Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment.

3.1.22. NATO Stock Number(NSN). Is a 13-digit numeric code, identifying standardised materialitems of supply in Defence.

3.1.23. Objective Quality Evidence. Is evidence in the form of a test report provided by anindependent laboratory accredited by National Association of Testing Authorities or Approved

equivalent.

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3.1.25. Platform is defined as an SCE waist or chest based harness or vest for the fitment ofprotective ballistic inserts and/or load carriage pouches.

3.1.26. Safeguard means to protect from damage during use.

3.1.27. Snag means to fail to open or close without application of significant force.

3.1.28. Soft Armour Inserts (SAI) are flexible inserts designed specifically for fitment within

particular Platforms for the provision of protection against low velocity ballistic andfragmentation threats.

3.1.29. Soldier Combat Ensemble (SCE). Is defined as soldier systems designed to provideprotection to individual combatants from physical threats and the environment, as well asfacilitating an efficient means for individuals to carry mission essential items in a close combatenvironment.

3.1.30. Tier 2 With Armour means Platform, Tier 2 Close Combatant fitted with:a) in-service front, back and side soft armour insertsb) in-service aluminium front and back training plates.c) side plates.

3.1.31. Tier 3 With Armour means Platform, Tier 3 General Combatant fitted with:a) in-service front, back and side soft armour inserts

b) in-service aluminium front and back training plates.c) side plates.

3.1.32. User. For the purposes of this document the User may consist of any of the following:General ADF personnel; Close Combatants; Field Medics; Signalmen; Snipers; Marksmen;Dismounted ADF personnel; and Special Operations Personnel.

3.1.33. Webbing means a fabric strip.

3.2. Category of Requirement Annotations

3.2.1. Essential. Indicates a requirement without which the achievement of the capability would notbe possible. There is no latitude in complying with an essential requirement and failure tomeet such a requirement will exclude an entire tender from further evaluation.

3.2.2. Important. Indicates a requirement which is necessary to achieve the intended functionalityand/or performance. While there is some latitude in complying with an importantrequirement, failure to meet a number of such requirements would normally exclude thetender from further evaluation.

3.2.3. Desirable. Indicates a requirement which is not a key factor in the achievement of theintended functionality and/or performance but which is perceived as beneficial. The provisionof desirable requirements is discretionary on the part of tenderers, however, where providedthey must represent value for money.

3.2.4. Advice. Indicates that the clause does not represent a requirement but provides advice,information, or clarification of requirements. There is no requirement to demonstratecompliance with an advice annotated clause.

3.2.5. A category of requirement annotation shall apply to all sentences in a statement, as well as tothe sentence that it follows.

3.3. Requirements Verification3.3.1. Requirements shall be verified by testing, demonstration, analysis and, inspection qualification

methods. The means of verification of each individual requirement is tabulated within sections5 to 7, inclusive. A cross in the table column headed by the initial letter of Test,Demonstration, Analysis, or Inspection indicates that the requirement within that row will beverified by the method indicated.

3.3.2. Test (T). A test is the operation of the system, or a part of the system, or equipment usinginstrumentation or other special test equipment to collect data for later evaluation. TheCommonwealth often collects verification test data through the performance of trials. Trialsshall be conducted in accordance with (IAW) the appropriate Test and EvaluationManagement Plan.

3.3.3. Demonstration (D). A demonstration is the operation of the system, or a part of the system,

or equipment, that relies on observable functional operation not requiring the use ofinstrumentation, special test equipment, or subsequent analysis.


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3.3.4. Analysis (A). Analysis is the processing of accumulated data obtained from otherqualification methods or calculations. Examples of analysis include reduction, interpolation, orextrapolation of test results.

3.3.5. Inspection (I). Inspection is the visual examination of system components, documentationetc.

3.4. Tenderers Response

3.4.1. A tenderers response section is provided within Sections 5 to 7, inclusive, and includes thedescriptors; Fully Complies and Does Not Comply. A definition for each of theaforementioned descriptors is provided below.

3.4.2. Fully Complies(FC) will be interpreted as meaning that the requirement is met by thetenderers offer. In the case of an Advice category of requirement this will be interpreted asmeaning that the requirement has been read and understood.

3.4.3. Does Not Comply(NC) will be interpreted as meaning that the requirement is not met by thetenderers offer. Full details of the extent of non-compliance should be stated in the tenderersresponse and reference to the relevant statement in the response indicated in the associatedcolumn.

3.5. Requirements Traceability

3.5.1. The traceability of each individual requirement to higher level requirements is provided inSections 5 to 7.

4. TENDERER NOTES

4.1. General

4.1.1. Provision has been made for the tenderer to indicate their response to individual requirementsthat are tabulated within Sections 5 to 7 of this document. The tenderer should place crossesin the table columns headed by the initial letters of Fully Complies (FC) or Does Not Comply(NC) to indicate the way in which their offer satisfies the requirement indicated in each row.

4.1.2. The provision of responses within Sections 5 to 7 does not relieve the tenderer of obligationsstated in the tendering documentation.

4.2. Document Structure

4.2.1. Sections 5 to 7 of this document relate to the individual elements of the SCE. They areintended to be self-contained in that if one or more of these sections are omitted from thedocument, the integrity of the document is maintained for the remaining elements.


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5.1.1. MissionNot NotApplicable

5.1.1.1. The SCE Platforms are required to provide the User withthe physical framework for the use of body armourprotection components in order to survive the battlefieldthreats generated by blast, blunt force, low and highvelocity fragmentation. They are also required to meetthe load carriage requirements for the attachment ofSCE Pouches containing support systems required tosuccessfully complete missions.

Advice

5.1.2. System Context NotApplicable

5.1.2.1. The SCE Platforms are intended to meet the mission

requirements whilst also interfacing with other SCEcomponents such as packs, pouches, helmet andcombat uniform. The Platforms are designed to utilisevarious Soft Armour Inserts (SAI) and hard ballisticplates to provide ballistic/fragmentation or stab/spikeprotection against specified threats.

Advice

5.1.2.2. There are a number of mission types undertaken by theUser. The SCE Platforms that will meet the missionstatement are:

Tier 0 - Heavy;

Tier 0 - Light;

Tier 0 - Chest;

Tier 1A Concealable Body Armour; Tier 1B Low Profile;

Tier 1D Diver SRO;

Tier 1E Diver Close Combatant;

Tier 2 Close Combatant; and

Tier 3 General Combatant.

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5.1.2.3. The SCE Platforms are utilised by a User in thefollowing environmental categories defined inDEF(AUST) 5168 Issue 2:

A1 Extreme Hot Dry;

A2 Hot Dry; A3 Intermediate;

B1A Wet Warm (Australia);

B2 Wet Hot; C0 Mild Cold;

C1 Intermediate Cold; and

C2 Cold.

Advice

5.1.3. Environmental Impact Requirements NotApplicable

5.1.3.1. The SCE Platforms shall not contain materials that aretreated with a chemical fire retardant.

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5.2.1. General RequirementsNotApplicable

5.2.1.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy is a waist belt loadcarriage system to enable the independent carriage ofcombat loads in a low threat environment, or to becarried with other Platform Tiers when higher levels ofprotection are required. It is intended to be worn overthe Platforms, Tiers 2 and 3.

Advice

5.2.1.2. The Commonwealth does not own the IntellectualProperty (IP) for the Platform, Tier 0 Heavy.

Advice

5.2.1.3. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy requirement haspreviously been satisfied by SORD Australia:

Belt Pad Patrol Order SKU: SKU91; and MVP Harness SKU: SKU81.

Advice

5.2.2. System Capability Requirements NotApplicable

5.2.2.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy IAS shall enable mountingof SCE pouches listed in Annex E.

Important X

5.2.3. Maintainability NotApplicable

5.2.3.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall be capable of beingmachine washed without visible damage using ahousehold grade washing powder in accordance with itsmanufacturers instructions at a water temperature of30C using a domestic washing machine set to a regular

cycle.

Important X

5.2.3.2. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall withstand twocommercial laundering cycles without visible damage.

Important X

5.2.4. Deployability NotApplicable

5.2.4.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall meet all requirementsof Section 5.2 of this specification after being stored forsix years in Australian Defence storage facilities.

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5.2.5. TransportabilityNotApplicable

5.2.5.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy will be utilised by the Useron missions within Australia and overseas. The methodof transport could be either military or civilian platforms.

Advice

5.2.5.2. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall be capable of beingthoroughly cleaned and free from contamination aftercontact with animals, plants, seeds, water, food and soilin accordance with Australian Quarantine and InspectionService (AQIS) import conditions.

Important X

5.2.6. Environmental Conditions NotApplicable

5.2.6.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall show no evidence of

performance degradation when tested for three, 24 hourcycles in accordance with High Temperature, Humidityand Solar Heating Diurnal Cycle Test DEF-STAN 00-35,Test CL6, climatic category B2.

Desirable X

5.2.6.2. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall show no evidence ofperformance degradation when tested for three cycles inaccordance with High Temperature, Low Humidity, SolarHeating Test DEF-STAN 00-35, Test CL2, Procedure A.

Desirable X

5.2.7. Architecture, Growth and Expansion NotApplicable

5.2.7.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall meet all therequirements of Section 5.2 of this specification as a

result of fabric material changes.

Important X

5.2.8. Safety NotApplicable

5.2.8.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy is utilised by a User inpotentially hazardous environments and variousterrains.

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5.2.8.2. The Fully Laden Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall beremovable by another person, while the wearer isunconscious, in an elapsed time of less than 15 s.

Important

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5.2.8.3. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy fastening mechanismsincluding buckles, slide fasteners, snap closure devicesand safety releases shall not inadvertently Snag.

Important X

5.2.8.4. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy fastening mechanismsincluding buckles, slide fasteners, snap closure devicesand safety releases shall not inadvertently release.

Important X

5.2.8.5. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall not contain anymaterials that may result in secondary fragmentationinjury during ballistic impact.

Important X

5.2.9. Environmental Impact Requirements NotApplicable

5.2.9.1. Refer to paragraph 5.1.3. NotApplicable

5.2.10. Useability and Human Factors NotApplicable

5.2.10.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy will be available in a rangeof sizes to accommodate the 5th to 95th percentile maleand female User, as defined in Annex C.

Advice

5.2.10.2. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall be able to be madeto measure to accommodate male and female Userswhose anthropometric dimensions lie outside the 5th to95th percentile range, as defined in Annex C.

Important X

5.2.10.3. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall be manufactured inSm/Med and Lge/XL sizes to accommodate the Users,as defined in paragraph 5.2.10.1.

Important X

5.2.10.4. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall be adjustable toaccommodate the User when worn over the Platform,Tier 2 With Armour.

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5.2.10.5. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall be adjustable toaccommodate the User when worn over the Platform,Tier 3 With Armour.

Important

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5.2.10.6. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy waist belt buckle describedin 5.2.11.3 and 5.2.11.4, shall be able to be operated bythe User using one hand while wearing the in-serviceextreme cold weather gloves (NSN 8415-66-153-7543).

Important X

5.2.10.7. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy waist belt buckle describedin 5.2.11.3 and 5.2.11.4, shall be able operated by theUser without the need to sight the mechanism.

Desirable X

5.2.10.8. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy waist belt shall incorporatean integrated padded sleeve to aid in User comfort.

Important X

5.2.10.9. When worn, the Platform, Tier 0 Heavy, with thepadded waist belt sleeve, shall not hinder the User fromcarrying SCE Packs on their back.

Important X

5.2.10.10. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall have a means ofstowing excess straps.

Desirable X

5.2.10.11. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall be adjustable for usewith in-service extreme cold weather clothing.

Important X

5.2.10.12. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall be adjustable for usewith the in-service CBRN protective clothing.

Important X

5.2.10.13. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall show no evidence of

performance degradation following sustained continueduse by a User for one operational cycle of 12 months.

Important X

5.2.10.14. Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall show no evidence ofperformance degradation following completesubmersion in fresh water for 15 min.

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5.2.10.22. For the purposes of paragraphs 5.2.10.20 and 5.2.10.21infantry section weapons include, but are not limited to:

Rifle, 5.56 mm, Austeyr F88 (all variants);

Machine Gun, 5.56 mm, Minimi F89 (all variants);

Carbine 5.56 mm M4A1;

Rifle, 7.62 mm, Sniper, SR98,

Rifle, 7.62 mm, M11 Mod 0, Sniping, KnightsArmaments;

Rifle, Sniper, .338in Lapua Magnum, BlaserTactical 2;

Pistol, 9mm, Semi-Automatic, MK3; and

Pistol, 9 mm, Universal Self-Loading Pistol.

Advice

5.2.10.23. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy, whilst worn over aPlatform, Tier 2 With Armour, shall not restrict Usersability to operate crew served weapon systems.

Important X

5.2.10.24. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy, whilst worn over aPlatform, Tier 3 With Armour, shall not restrict Usersability to operate crew served weapon systems.

Important X

5.2.10.25. For the purposes of paragraphs 5.2.10.23 and 5.2.10.24crew served weapon systems include, but are notlimited to:

General Service Machine Gun, 7.62 mm, MAG58; Rifle Equipment, Anti-Materiel, 0.50 Calibre,

M82A1M, Barrett;

Anti-Materiel Rifle, 12.7 mm (0.50 Cal), Sniper,AW50F;

M224 60 mm Mortar; and

Mortar Equipment, 81 mm, F2.

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5.2.10.26. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy, whilst worn over aPlatform, Tier 2 With Armour, shall not restrict Usersability to operate vehicle mounted weapon systems.

Important

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5.2.10.27. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy, whilst worn over aPlatform, Tier 3 With Armour, shall not restrict Usersability to operate vehicle mounted weapon systems.

Important X

5.2.10.28. For the purposes of paragraphs 5.2.10.26 and 5.2.10.27vehicle mounted weapon systems include, but are notlimited to:

General Service Machine Gun, 7.62 mm, MAG58;and

Machine Gun, 12.7 mm (0.50 Cal), M2HB, QuickChange Barrel (QCB).

Advice

5.2.11. Design and Implementation Constraints NotApplicable

5.2.11.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall consist of a waistbelt, a padded waist belt sleeve and a webbed shouldersuspension harness.

Important X

5.2.11.2. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy empty weight shall notexceed 1.0 kg.

Important X

5.2.11.3. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy waist belt shall incorporatea fastening buckle.

Important X

5.2.11.4. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy waist belt buckle describedin 5.2.11.3 shall be a plastic material.

Desirable X

5.2.11.5. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy exterior components,except fabric and Webbing, shall be in Lustrelessfinishes.

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5.2.11.6. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy, in Khaki fabric andWebbing, shall have exterior components, except fabricand Webbing, in colours that are visually compatiblewith the exterior colours of the fabric and Webbing.

Important

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5.2.11.7. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy, in Multicam fabric andWebbing, shall have exterior components, except fabricand Webbing, that are:a) the items as specified in the Recommended Trim +Accessories list on the www.multicampattern.comwebsite; orb) alternative items in colours that are a close match,as specified in AS/NZS 1580.601.1:1995, to the coloursof items specified in the Recommended Trim +Accessories list on the www.multicampattern.comwebsite; orc) alternative items in Approved colours.

Important X

5.2.11.8. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy padded waist belt sleeveshall be capable of fitting the vertical height of a SCEPouch-Magazine-F88.

Important X

5.2.11.9. SCE Pouch-Magazine-F88 is listed in Annex E. Advice

5.2.11.10. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy padded waist belt sleeveshall incorporate a secure means of attachment to theshoulder suspension harness.

Important X

5.2.11.11. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy waist belt sleeve shall

have a minimum four attachment points at the front anda minimum four attachment points at the rear to attachto the shoulder suspension harness, to evenly spreadthe load.

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5.2.11.12. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall be marked with thefollowing:

a) NSN;

b) NATO short description name or equivalent;

c) Part number;

d) Size;

e) Date of manufacture;

f) Contract number;

g) Care instructions IAW AS/NZS 1957; and

h) Manufacturer Identity.

Important

X

5.2.11.13. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy exterior fabric andWebbing colours shall be available in each of thefollowing colours:a) Multicam; andb) Khaki, Pantone color number 7561C.

Important X

5.2.11.14. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy Multicam Webbing shallbe printed both sides.

Important X

5.2.11.15. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy exterior fabric andWebbing colours shall not be in Multicam VS.

Important X

5.2.11.16. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy Khaki colour shall be an

approximate match in accordance with AS/NZS1580.601.1:1995 Table 1.

Important X

5.2.11.17. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy exterior Khaki fabric andWebbing shall meet Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR)values listed in Annex G for the visible-near infraredwavelength range 600 to 860 nm.

Important X

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5.2.11.19. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy stitching shall be stitchtype 301, in accordance with ASTM D-6193.

Important

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5.2.11.20. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy stitching shall have nostitch and seam defects as detailed in ASTM D-6193Table 1.

Important X

5.2.11.21. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy IAS shall use triplestitching.

Important X

5.2.11.22. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy IAS shall use bartackstitching.

Desirable X

5.2.11.23. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy exterior fabric shall be aminimum of 500 Denier.

Important X

5.2.11.24. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy Khaki fabric shall conformto:a) the requirements of GL-PD 10-07, Type III, class 2or 3, amended as specified in document Changes toGL/PD 10-07 Cloth Duck, Textured Nylon (MULTICAMCAMOUFLAGE PATTERN), except for the spectralreflectance requirements; orb) Approved equivalent standard.

Important X

5.2.11.25. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy Multicam fabric shallconform to:a) the requirements of GL-PD 10-07, Type III, class 2or 3, amended as specified in document Changes toGL/PD 10-07 Cloth Duck, Textured Nylon (MULTICAMCAMOUFLAGE PATTERN); orb) Approved equivalent standard.

Important X

5.2.11.26. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy Webbing shall conform to:a) A-A-55301 Type III, except for the spectralreflectance requirements; orb) an Approved equivalent standard.

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5.2.11.27. The Commonwealth has previously purchased SCEmanufactured using proprietary Cordura fabrics.

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5.2.12. System Interface Requirements NotApplicable

5.2.12.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy will be used with otherPlatforms, Pouches and configuration items (helmet,ballistic and laser ocular protection, etc.) that constitutethe SCE.

Advice

5.2.12.2. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall have IAS inaccordance with United States Patent number5,724,707 Figure 2.

Important X

5.2.12.3. The distance between IAS Stitching on the Platform,

Tier 0 Heavy shall be 38 mm 1.6 mm (1.5 in 0.0625 in).

Important X

5.2.12.4. The distance between IAS Webs on the Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shall be 25.4 mm 1.6 mm (1 in 0.0625 in).

Important X

5.2.12.5. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy IAS shall enable as Userto attach SCE Pouches to the Platform, Tier 0 Heavyusing IAS in accordance with United States Patentnumber 5,724,707 Figure 4.

Important X

5.2.12.6. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy padded waist belt sleeveshall have a minimum of three, horizontal IAS Webscovering the full length of the outward facing surface ofsleeve.

Important X

5.2.12.7. The Platform, Tier 0 Heavy shoulder suspensionharness shall be fitted with IAS to at least 75% ofoutward facing surfaces covering the regions of theUsers back and chest.

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5.3.1.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Light is a waist belt system that isslimline and enables the independent carriage oflimited combat loads for short duration specialist tasksor to be worn with other Platform Tiers when higherlevels of protection are required. When worn with otherPlatforms, Tiers 2 or 3, it is intended to be worn underthe platform vest.

Advice

5.3.1.2. The Commonwealth is the owner of the IP for thePlatform, Tier 0 Light waist belt system.

Advice

5.3.1.3. Platform, Tier 0 Light consists of a waist belt, paddedwaist belt sleeve and an unwebbed shoulder suspensionharness.

Advice

5.3.1.4. Section 1.2 of Annex D to this specification providesgeneral guidance of the materials and cut lengthsrequired for the manufacture of the Platform, Tier 0 Light.

Advice

5.3.1.5. The Platform, Tier 0 Light shall be manufactured inSm/Med and Lge/XL sizes.

Important X

5.3.1.6. The Platform, Tier 0 Light will be made to measure toaccommodate male and female Users whoseanthropometric dimensions lie outside the 5th to 95thpercentile range, as defined in Annex C.

Advice

5.3.1.7. The Platform, Tier 0 Light exterior fabric and Webbingcolours shall be available in each of the followingcolours:a) Multicam; andb) Khaki, Pantone color number 7561C.

Important X

5.3.1.8. The Platform, Tier 0 Light Multicam Webbing shallbe printed both sides.

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5.3.1.9. The Platform, Tier 0 Light exterior fabric and Webbingcolours shall not be in Multicam VS.

Important

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5.3.1.10. The Platform, Tier 0 Light Khaki colour shall be anapproximate match in accordance with AS/NZS1580.601.1:1995 Table 1.

Important X

5.3.1.11. The Platform, Tier 0 Light exterior Khaki fabric andWebbing shall meet near infrared reflectance (NIR)values listed in Annex G for the visible-near infraredwavelength range 600 to 860 nm.

Important X

5.3.1.12. The Platform, Tier 0 Light exterior Khaki fabric shall be1000 Denier.

Important X

5.3.1.13. The Platform, Tier 0 Light 1000 Denier Khaki fabricshall conform to the requirements of:a) GL-PD 10-07 Type 1, Class 2 or 3, amended asspecified in document Changes to GL/PD 10-07 ClothDuck, Textured Nylon (MULTICAM CAMOUFLAGEPATTERN), except for the spectral reflectancerequirements; orb) an Approved equivalent standard.

Important X

5.3.1.14. The Platform, Tier 0 Light exterior Multicam fabricshall be 500 Denier.

Important X

5.3.1.15. The Platform, Tier 0 Light 500 Denier Multicam fabricshall conform to the requirements of:a) GL-PD 10-07 Type III, Class 2 or 3, amended asspecified in document Changes to GL/PD 10-07 ClothDuck, Textured Nylon (MULTICAM CAMOUFLAGEPATTERN); orb) an Approved equivalent standard.

Important X

5.3.1.16. The Platform, Tier 0 Light Webbing shall conform to A-A-55301 Type III or an Approved equivalent except forthe spectral reflectance requirements.

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5.3.1.17. The Platform, Tier 0 Light stitch density shall be 30 to40 stitches/10 cm.

Important

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5.3.1.18. The Platform, Tier 0 Light stitching shall be stitch type301 in accordance with ASTM D-6193.

Important X

5.3.1.19. The Platform, Tier 0 Light stitching shall have no stitchand seam defects as detailed in ASTM D-6193 Table 1.

Important X

5.3.1.20. The Platform, Tier 0 Light exterior components, exceptfabric and Webbing, shall be in Lustreless finishes.

Important X

5.3.1.21. The Platform, Tier 0 Light, in Khaki fabric andWebbing, shall have exterior components, except fabricand Webbing, in colours that are visually compatible

with the exterior colours of the fabric and Webbing.

Important X

5.3.1.22. The Platform, Tier 0 Light, in Multicam fabric andWebbing, shall have exterior components, except fabric,Webbing and components otherwise specified in section1.2 of Annex D, that are::a) the items as specified in the Recommended Trim +Accessories list on the www.multicampattern.comwebsite; orb) alternative items in colours that are a close match,as specified in AS/NZS 1580.601.1:1995, to the coloursof items specified in the Recommended Trim +Accessories list on the www.multicampattern.comwebsite; or

c) alternative items in Approved colours.

Important X

5.3.1.23. The Platform, Tier 0 Light fastening mechanisms,including buckles, slide fasteners, snap closures andsafety releases, shall not inadvertently Snag.

Important X

5.3.1.24. The Platform, Tier 0 Light fastening mechanisms,including buckles, slide fasteners, snap closures andsafety releases, shall not inadvertently release.

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5.3.1.25. The Platform, Tier 0 Light shall be marked with thefollowing:

a) NSN;


c) Part number;

d) Size;


f) Contract number;



Important

X

5.3.2. System Interface Requirements NotApplicable

5.3.2.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Light IAS shall be in accordancewith United States Patent number 5,724,707 Figure 2.

Important X

5.3.2.2. The distance between IAS Stitching on the Platform,Tier 0 Light shall be 38 mm 1.6 mm (1.5 in 0.0625in).

Important X

5.3.2.3. The distance between IAS Webs on the Platform, Tier 0 Light shall be 25.4 mm 1.6 mm (1 in 0.0625 in).

Important X

5.3.2.4. The Platform, Tier 0 Light IAS shall enable as User toattach SCE Pouches to the Platform, Tier 0 Lightusing IAS in accordance with United States Patent

number 5,724,707 Figure 4.

Important X

5.3.2.5. The Platform, Tier 0 Light IAS shall use triple stitching. Important X

5.3.2.6. The Platform, Tier 0 Light IAS shall use bartackstitching.

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5.4. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 0 Chest


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5.4.1.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest is a chest rig load carriagevest that enables the independent carriage of limitedcombat loads for short duration tasks or to be carriedover the top of other Platform Tiers when higher levelsof protection are required. It is intended that this systembe used by mounted and dismounted operations; inparticular, for jungle type operations where theenvironment is hot and humid.

Advice

5.4.1.2. The Commonwealth is the owner of the IP for thePlatform, Tier 0 Chest.

Advice

5.4.1.3. Platform, Tier 0 Chest consists of a load carriage vestincorporating two storage compartments on the frontand one on the rear.

Advice

5.4.1.4. Section 1.3 of Annex D to this specification providesgeneral guidance of the materials and cut lengthsrequired for the manufacture of the Platform, Tier 0 Chest.

Advice

5.4.1.5. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest shall be manufactured inSm/Med and Lge/XL sizes.

Important X

5.4.1.6. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest will be made to measure toaccommodate male and female Users whoseanthropometric dimensions lie outside the 5th to 95th

percentile range, as defined in Annex C.

Advice

5.4.1.7. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest exterior fabric andWebbing colours shall be available in Multicam.

Important X

5.4.1.8. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest Multicam Webbing shallbe printed both sides.

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5.4.1.9. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest exterior fabric andWebbing colours shall not be in Multicam VS.

Important

X

5.4.1.10. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest exterior Multicam fabricshall be 500 Denier.

Important X

5.4.1.11. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest stitch density shall be 30 to40 stitches/10 cm.

Important X

5.4.1.12. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest stitching shall be stitch type301 in accordance with ASTM D-6193.

Important X

5.4.1.13. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest stitching shall have nostitch and seam defects as detailed in ASTM D-6193Table 1.

Important X

5.4.1.14. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest Multicam fabric shallconform to:a) the requirements of GL-PD 10-07 Type III, class 2 or3 , amended as specified in document Changes toGL/PD 10-07 Cloth Duck, Textured Nylon (MULTICAMCAMOUFLAGE PATTERN); orb) Approved equivalent standard.

Important X

5.4.1.15. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest Webbing shall conform toA-A-55301 Type III or an Approved equivalent, exceptfor the spectral reflectance requirements.

Important X

5.4.1.16. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest exterior components,

except fabric and Webbing, shall be in Lustrelessfinishes.

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5.4.1.17. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest, in Multicam fabric andWebbing, shall have exterior components, except fabric,Webbing and components otherwise specified in section1.3 of Annex D, that are:a) the items as specified in the Recommended Trim +Accessories list on the www.multicampattern.comwebsite; orb) alternative items in colours that are a close match,as specified in AS/NZS 1580.601.1:1995, to the coloursof items specified in the Recommended Trim +Accessories list on the www.multicampattern.comwebsite; orc) alternative items in Approved colours.

Important

X

5.4.1.18. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest fastening mechanisms,including buckles, slide fasteners, snap closures andsafety releases, shall not inadvertently Snag.

Important X

5.4.1.19. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest fastening mechanisms,including buckles, slide fasteners, snap closures andsafety releases, shall not inadvertently release.

Important X

5.4.1.20. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest shall be marked with thefollowing:

a) NSN;


c) Part number;

d) Size;


f) Contract number;



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5.4.2. System Interface RequirementsNotApplicable

5.4.2.1. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest IAS shall be in accordancewith United States Patent number 5,724,707 Figure 2.

Important X

5.4.2.2. The distance between IAS Stitching on the Platform,Tier 0 Chest shall be 38 mm 1.6 mm (1.5 in 0.0625in).

Important X

5.4.2.3. The distance between IAS Webs on the Platform, Tier 0 Chest shall be 25.4 mm 1.6 mm (1 in 0.0625 in).

Important X

5.4.2.4. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest IAS shall enable as User toattach SCE Pouches to the Platform, Tier 0 Chestusing IAS in accordance with United States Patent

number 5,724,707 Figure 4.

Important X

5.4.2.5. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest IAS shall use triplestitching.

Important X

5.4.2.6. The Platform, Tier 0 Chest IAS shall use bartackstitching.

Desirable X


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5.5. Requirements, Verification, Tenderers Response & Traceability Platform, Tier 1A Concealable Body A


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5.5.1.1. The Platform, Tier 1A Concealable Body Armour(T1A) is a concealable body armour platform designedto utilise ballistic plates and SAI. Its design enables it tobe worn under clothing with limited external signature. Itis aimed to be utilised for specialist tasks includingpersonnel security detachments or by Special Forces(SF) divers for high risk approaches such as leadclimbers.

Advice

5.5.1.2. The Commonwealth is the owner of the IP for the T1A. Advice

5.5.1.3. Section 1.4 of Annex D to this specification providesgeneral guidance of the materials and cut lengthsrequired for the manufacture of the T1A.

Advice

5.5.1.4. The T1A shall be manufactured in Sm/Med and Lge/XLsizes.

Important X

5.5.1.5. The T1A consists of the following components whenissued to each User:

a) T1A vest front; and

b) T1A vest back.

Advice

5.5.1.6. The T1A is supplied with the following SAI when issuedto each User:

a) SAI Front; and

b) SAI Back.

Advice

5.5.1.7. The T1A will be made to measure to accommodatemale and female Users whose anthropometricdimensions lie outside the 5th to 95th percentile range,as defined in Annex C.

Advice

5.5.1.8. The T1A will enable the simultaneous fitment of SAI(front and back) and ballistic plates (front and back).

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5.5.1.9. The T1A exterior fabric and Webbing colours shall beavailable in each of the following colours:a) White; andb) Black.

Important

X

5.5.1.10. The T1A exterior fabric shall be a minimum of330 Denier.

Important X

5.5.1.11. The T1A fabric shall conform to the requirements of:a) GL-PD 10-07 Type IV, Class 2 or 3, amended asspecified in document Changes to GL/PD 10-07 ClothDuck, Textured Nylon (MULTICAM CAMOUFLAGEPATTERN), except for the spectral reflectancerequirements; or

b) an Approved equivalent standard.

Important X

5.5.1.12. The T1A Webbing shall conform to A-A-55301 Type IIIor an Approved equivalent, except for the spectralreflectance requirements.

Important X

5.5.1.13. The T1A plain stitch density shall be 30 to 40 stitches/10cm.

Important X

5.5.1.14. The T1A stitching shall be stitch type 301 in accordancewith ASTM D-6193.

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