What does ECWCS stand for?

Located in Virginia Beach and San Diego, they are currently working to secure a wide variety of additional contracts within the DoD and the Department of Homeland Security, and are continuing to field the Armys Third Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS) to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Extended Cold Weather Clothing System is a seven-layer system of 12 individual components, with a functional temperature range of 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

In addition to the extended cold weather clothing system, the Army is providing accessories to provide further protection from the elements, Helms said.

THE new Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System adopts the latest insulating and wicking materials for Soldiers operating in demanding arctic conditions, and the system is designed to work in extremely cold weather, Army officials said.

LEP must be worn with the extended cold weather clothing system (ECWCS) parka and trousers.

The Polartec 100 half-zip pullover replaces old clothing technology and provides higher thermal efficiency, 30 percent lower weight, better breathability, durability and less bulk for improved mobility In the first year, two programs - the half-zip (176,000 units) and the Polartec 2nd Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS - 319,000 units) -- will create $8 million in new business for Malden Mills, and establishes Polartec fabrics as a key component of a soldiers' gear.

The Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System was designed to function in multiple cold-weather climates.

They're part of the Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS).