USMC Flame Resistant Organizational Gear - FROG

Fire Resistant Clothing

USMC Flame Resistant Organizational Gear / FROG

2007

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Nomenclature


Flame Resistant Organizational Gear (FROG)




Description


FROG provides increased protection against flash/flame exposure.
FROG I – Base Layers: balaclava, improved gloves, long sleeve t-shirt.
FROG II – Outer Layers: combat shirt & trouser ensemble or CVC/flight suit.



History


OVERVIEW

Flame Resistant Organizational Gear (FROG)

Due to the amount of Marine Corps casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan from enemy improvised explosive device detonations, an Urgent Statement of Need (USON) was forwarded from the Operating Forces for hand, face, and neck flame and fire protection. Flame Resistant Organizational Gear (FROG) was quickly developed and fielded in response to the USON. Flame Resistant Organizational Gear is broken into two protective layers.

FROG I consist of base layer garments and
FROG II consist of outer garments that protect the individual Marine from immediate flash‐fire and flame threats.

Specification




Features




Logistics



Production



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2007 










FEATURES


FROG I:

1) Balaclava: Hinged face guard that allows wearer to expose face without having to remove helmet and balaclava. Both a lightweight and medium weight balaclava is issued to each Marine.

2) Long Sleeve Shirt: In addition to being FR, this shirt has a mock neck design for added protection.

3) Gloves: FR material that has improved durability and dexterity.


FROG II


1) Combat Shirt & Trousers: Designed to closely resemble the current Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU).

Trousers have a calf pocket that allows the wearer to quickly identify flame resistant (FR) MCCUU trousers from regular MCCUU trousers or


2) CVC Coveralls 








FROG ITEM

1 x Balaclava (Light Weight) 
NSN : 8415‐01‐546‐2650
 
1 x Balaclava (Medium Weight) 
NSN : 8415‐01‐546‐2630 

2 x Long Sleeve T‐Shirt 
NSN : 8415‐01‐547‐1845 

1 x Gloves NSN : 8415‐01‐547‐1890
Long Sleeve Shirt 

NSN : 8415‐01‐547‐1734
Trousers NSN : 8415‐01‐546‐9992




Overview Due to the threat of burn injuries stemming from OIF/OEF, a USON was established that required burn protection for the hands and face/neck. After extensive testing, it was determined that in addition to providing base layer of flame/fire protection, an outer layer of protection is essential. FROG is broken down into two levels; FROG I and FROG II. FROG I consist of: light and mid weight balaclavas, a long sleeve t-shirt and gloves. FROG II consists of FROG I and the combat shirt and trouser ensemble. The flight suit and CVC suit are also considered FROG II assets. FROG may be complemented by Flame Resistant (FR) Long Johns (tops and drawers) and Grid Fleece (tops and drawers) as part of a cold weather clothing system. These items are stored at the STAP in Barstow for redistribution. 


2008

FROG may be complemented by Flame Resistant (FR) Long Johns (tops and drawers) and Grid Fleece (tops and drawers) as part of a cold weather layering system. These items are stored at the STAP in Barstow for redistribution.


Components and Features • Balaclava: Hinged face guard that allows wearer to expose face without having to remove helmet and balaclava. Issued in light and mid weight materials for different seasons. 1 each. • Long Sleeve Shirt: In addition to being FR, this shirt has a mock neck design for added protection. Also contains an antimicrobial property along with moisture management (wicking) capabilities. 2 each. • Gloves: Enhanced durability and dexterity. 1 each. • Combat Shirt & Trousers: Designed to closely resemble the current Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU). 2 each. o Shirt: Torso made of lightweight FR material, moisture wicking, and anti-microbial properties. Sleeves are FR and contain sleeve pockets. o Trousers: Similar to the current MCCUU trousers, these trousers
have a calf pocket that aides the wearer in quickly identifying FR from non-FR versions.











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