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  • 8/8/2019 USAF Approves ECWCS Gen III Lvl7

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    GEN III ECWCS: LEVEL VII

    NOW APPROVED

    FOR USAF USE.ATTENTION USAF CUSTOMERS: The U.S. Air Force is now a joint user

    of the U.S. Army GEN III ECWCS Level VII Extreme Cold Weather Parka

    and Trousers. Level VII will be replacing the N3B & F1B parka and

    trousers and is available for purchase through approved channels.

    ADS is the ofcial supplier o GEN III ECWCS to the U.S. Army

    The only ofcial system is available exclusively through ADS.

    CONTACT YOUR ADS REPRESENTATIVE TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    800.948.9433 adsinc.com/gen-iii

    See GEN III ECWCS n YuTue t: yutue.c/stctic

    GEN III ECWCS: LEvEL vII

    Extreme Cold Weather Parka & Trousers

    Parka Features:

    Two-waycenter-frontzipperwithprotective

    windap

    Nylonreinforcedelbows

    Twofrontzipperpockets

    Ripstopnyloninnerlining

    Bottomhemwithelasticcordforadjustability

    Highcollarwithcollapsible,stowable

    insulatedhood

    Velcrofastenersforrankandnameplates

    Trouser Features:

    Zipperedyopening

    Nylonreinforcedknees

    Full-lengthsidezipperopenings

    Elasticwaistwithprovisions

    forsuspenders

    General Features:

    Constructedwithwaterresistantoutershell&PrimaLoft

    Sportthermalbondedhigh-loftinsulation

    Highlydurable&breathable

    Maintainswarmthevenwhenwet

    Thongsonzippersforeaseofusewhenwearinggloves

    Color:UrbanGray

    Garment ItemNumber

    Extr eme Col dWeather Parka GEN III L7TOP

    E xtre me Co ld W ea th er Trou se rs GE N II IL7BOT TO M

    GEN III ECWCS FabrIC TEChNoloGY

    hoW doES prImaloFT Work?

    Breathable & Fast Drying:PrimaLots ast drying properties and breathability make it theinsulation o choice or any extreme condition.

    Water Resistant:PrimaLot Sport has been proven less water absorbing and

    warmer when wet or dry than competitive insulation.

    Lightweight & Compressible:

    The incredibly thin multi-diameter fbers give PrimaLot Sport the sot, down-like

    eel that helps retain body warmth while being lightweight and compressible.

    Thermally Efcient:PrimaLots patented multi-diameter fbers wont absorb

    water so youll stay warm even when wet.

    Breathable&FastDrying

    WaterResistant

    Lightweight,Compressible&Soft

    Thermallyefcient

    2011 ADS, Inc. F0239

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    DEPARTMENTOFTHEAIRFORCEHUMAN SYSTEMS DIVISION (AFMC)

    WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFBOHIO

    29 October 2010MEMORANDUM FOR ALL COMMANDS

    FROM: ASC/WNUV-TAC

    SUBJECT: Approval to use Armys Gen 3 Level 7

    1.The Air Force is now a joint user of the Armys Gen 3 Level 7 Extreme Cold Weather System

    parka & trousers. The Army Level 7 will be replacing the N3B & F1B parka & trousers. This

    memo provides approval for contracting sections to receive purchasing information & submit

    purchasing order(s) for the Level 7 parka & trousers in gray through the approved channels.

    2.This action is in support of AF/A4LE approving the Air Force to use the Army Gen 3 Level 7

    parka & trouser.

    3.For any questions, contact Capt Micah Porter at (937) 255-3277 [email protected]

    or MSgt Jay Lynn at (937) 255-6194. [email protected].

    RICHARD E. KEEFER

    Chief, Air Force Uniform Office

    (937) 986-4810; FAX 937-656-4318

    [email protected]