Elements™ Jacket
U.S. Army
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Extensively tested by troops in some of the worlds harshest conditions, the U.S. Army Elements jacket offers full FR construction, four-way stretch, and wind and water protection. Functional features such as zippered shoulder pockets provide easy access to gear, flapped pen pockets accommodate aviators, and a pass-through flap allows for CVC extraction straps. Fits easily over uniforms and won't bunch under packs or body armor. Selected for inclusion as the Army's Intermediate Weather Outer Layer in the FREE program.
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- Full flame-resistant construction with proprietary Massif fabrics
- 4-way stretch fabric
- Elements softshell fabric features windproof, waterproof, and breathable membrane
- High, fleece-lined collar for warmth and protection
- Zippered chest pocket
- Zippered sleeve cargo pocket
- Zippered hand-warmer pockets for comfort
- Easy-cinch drawcord for adjustable warmth
- Two flapped double pen pockets within easy reach
- Internal wrist cuffs seal out the cold
- Velcro loop for name, rank, flag, and unit tape
- Pass-through flap for CVC extraction strap
- Machine washable
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- Authorized by the U.S. Army as the Intermediate Weather Outer Layer in the FREE program.
- Meets the strenuous manufacturing and performance testing requirements of the Armys Team Soldier Certified authorization program: PEO Soldier Certification Program.
- Passes rigorous flame testing including the ASTM D 6413/F2302-03 for vertical flame resistance.
- Tested in flash fire simulations on the pyroman thermal mannikin to demonstrate performance in burn scenarios.
Field Reports
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Field Tester
Alaska
"The Massif Element Gear worked great. It kept me warm and dry on a cold and rainy day. What I liked about the gear is that it stretched and breathed with my movement. It allowed me the flexibility to move about the cabin and not feel confined like I feel when wearing a winter flight suit."
