New Pants for US Troops
US troops in Afghanistan will soon test new army combat pants (ACP). The rugged trousers are designed to withstand the country's rocky terrain and have built-in hard kneepads that can be adjusted up or down and side to side for comfort. The material is heavy, 7.3oz fire-resistant twill co
US troops in Afghanistan will soon test new army combat pants (ACP). The rugged trousers are designed to withstand the country’s rocky terrain and have built-in hard kneepads that can be adjusted up or down and side to side for comfort.
The material is heavy, 7.3oz fire-resistant twill compared to the 6.5oz fire-resistant fabric in the fire-resistant army combat uniforms.
Buttons on the back pockets have been replaced with flaps with Velcro fasteners to prevent a rip-off when soldiers slide down steep rock faces.
Fire Resistant Clothing assistant product manager Jeff Myhre said that there was also a reinforced seat for better range of motion, and the cargo pocket on the calf of the leg was larger to hold more mission-essential items.
The soldiers will evaluate about 3,000 pairs of the latest prototype later this year in Afghanistan.
The army could decide to field the ACP sometime in mid-2010.