Osprey Publishing Home
US Marine Infantry Combat Uniforms and Equipment 2000–12
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
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 | Sep 20 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 |
Resources
Discover More
Visit our exclusive member's website to see artwork, maps, and more from this book.
Resources
Book Vote
Tell us what titles you would like to see published by Osprey, then vote for your favourites in our monthly book vote!
Related Titles
