Frag Out! Magazine
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COMBAT UNIFORM This combat uniform is designed for CT/DA operations, consisting of combat pants, a field shirt and a combat shirt for wearing under a ballistic vest. It uses a flame- retardant fabric in olive green, containing carbon fibers for anti-static properties (with EOD's in mind), with an additional antibacterial finish. THE PANTS OF UNIFORM have a raised top and a waistband padded with a layer of foam, increasing comfort during the use of the first-line belt. The wide belt loops will accommodate virtually any type of belt, whether it is a flat „underbelt" or a classic rigger belt. In addition, the front loops have loops for routing a cord to protect small items from being lost, or they can be used to attach small snap hooks. The front execution uniform pants are closed with a zipper and a patch with large Velcro. Velcro pullers are placed on the hips for a better fit. There are six pockets. From the top, they are: @ Two zippered hip pockets fastened with zippers, @ Two large cargo transport pockets covered by a flap closed with Velcro. There is an cord cinch at the top edge of the pockets to protect small items from falling out, @ Two pockets at the bottom of the legs, closed with Velcro flaps. In the knee area, the pants have been 3D ergonomically shaped and feature abrasion and cut resistant Kevlar fiber protective patches. Under the patches, EVA foam knee pads can be additionally placed, thus increasing the level of protection against impact. Using two Velcro tabs, you can adjust the fit of the pants to the leg. Another tab is located at the very bottom of the leg (interestingly much longer than in the case of the special uniform) and allows sealing the connection between the boots and the pants. THE COMBAT SHIRT has a virtually identical cut to that of the special uniform, with two exceptions. The first difference is the ability to attach additional pads at the elbows, and the second is the way the pockets are fastened. Since combat uniform is intended for use in highly dynamic operations, the buttons that fasten the pockets have been replaced with Velcro. The field shirt is almost identical, except for an additional zipper added on the collar - it allows to attach an optional hood that can be worn over the helmet to keep debris, glass and other mess from falling behind the collar during forced entries. The detail that differentiates the bicep pockets is the material used for the loops for the chemical lights - in the realization uniform these are two pieces of elastic webbing. HARDSHELL PARKA A hardshell parka made of three-layer wind-resistant and waterproof breathable laminate in SG14 camouflage. The parka is quite spacious, so that it can be worn over a uniform and gear and a „liner", about which in a moment. Compared to the first trial model, a number of sensible changes have been made, such as getting rid of the mesh lining and improving ergonomics, such as by cutting the sleeves to increase the range of motion. Side slits have been retained to make it easier to reach the pistol in the holster, but the parka's complicated adjustment system at the bottom has also been left in place. The new parka has two large vertical chest pockets with a two-way zipper. There is an interior chest pocket on the inside. Two bicep pockets feature vertical zipper opening. Two horizontal Velcro loop patches for identification patches are sewn on the outside of the pockets, and two rubber webbing loops for chem lights are placed in the rear. A generous hood with a high front guard and visor is designed so that it can be worn over a ballistic helmet with some accessories on it. In the previous version, the hood was detachable; this one can simply be rolled up if not needed. Well, and got rid of the pointless patch on the back, which had the Border Guard print on it. The same three-layer laminate was used to make a transport bag for storing it, which takes the form of a typical dry bag with a roll-top closure. A great idea for storing a jacket or other equipment that needs to stay dry. There is also a repair kit for the jacket, with patches to glue on the holes.. UNIFORMS