Looks like the two-piece massif flight suit that someone started a thread about a year ago. Someone needs to stray further than the MadDog thread.
This is false, as you've selected your community's first CAG.
No idea, but it's pretty cool looking.
CWU-106P. I didn’t think the Navy used them, but what do I know?OK - so what is this jacket that the Skipper of HSM-70 is wearing? It is not the top of a 2 piece flight suit - flight suit is clearly visible underneath. Jacket has a wide collar, FOD flap on sleeve pocket, and velcro cuffs on sleeves. Obviously not a CWU-45/P cold weather flight jacket.
Recipient is receiving NAM originally intended for @mad dog ...
@Griz882 wins the contest - I learned a little after researching..
These jackets are part of the USN's Multi Climate Protective System -- consisting of a Goretex jacket and trousers; Polartec jacket and vest; Polartec stretch shirt, overalls, and pants; Polartec face mask.
HR 2638 (from September 2008) secures funding of $2.0M for 1, 172 sets of MCPS. The language states the system was developed and introduced in 2004.
MCPS is specifically mentioned in Congressional Record in 2004, 2005, and 2008. I've been unable to locate anything more recent.
So, we have a design 10+ years old and not one single example with a label containing an NSN, official nomenclature, etc. Also, many jackets for sale via military surplus stores or via Propper combined with small numbers seen in actual military use.
No doubt these were issued and used by at least some members of the USN/USMC. Just seems odd that they're so sporadically seen despite being around for a decade.
Perhaps this post also belongs on "USN Polar Ops" thread...
Yeah...that dude [pictured above] is getting my freaking NAM...WTFO?
Are the hippy hair and beard Navy issue as well?Apparently comes in tan as well..
No kidding! @mad dog is the New Orleans Saints of Naval Achievement Medals...he was robbed!
