US Marine Infantry Combat Uniforms and Equipment 2000–12

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US Marine Infantry Combat Uniforms and Equipment 2000–12

Description

While sharing some weapons systems with the other US Forces, the Marine Corps has developed its own distinctive approach to matters of dress, personal equipment and armament.

The most important trends are a new generation of camouflage clothing, body armor, and night-vision equipment, which have transformed the appearance and capability of the individual rifleman. The men and women of the USMC have been at the forefront of these developments, utilizing innovative items of dress and equipment during their extensive service in a range of challenging environments across the world.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and detailed photographs, this book explores the USMC's key contribution to the development of the combat infantry soldier's clothing and personal equipment in the 21st century.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Organization of USMC infantry units
Introduction to uniforms and equipment: recent background – influences of other armed services US and foreign – the USMC quest for distinctive “branding” – the “private-purchase” phenomenon
Printed camouflage patterns – Woodland, Desert, MARPAT (temperate, desert, and snow variations)
Field uniforms: BDU and DCU – combat utilities – flame-resistant gear – cold/wet weather clothing – boots and gloves
Load-carrying equipment: APILCE – IIFS – MOLLE – ILBE – FSBE – approved private-purchase commercial gear
Protective garments and equipment: NBC – body armor – helmets – eye-protection
Personal electronics: communications – night vision and sights – miscellaneous
Weapons
Bibliography

Product details

Published 20 Sep 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781780968995
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 45 b/w; 13 col
Series Elite
Short code ELI 190
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

J. Kenneth Eward

Kenneth Eward teaches at American Military Univers…

Illustrator

J. Kenneth Eward

Kenneth Eward teaches at American Military Univers…

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