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Patagonia PCU

Level 4 Windshirt Gen II

2006

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Nomenclature

Level 4 Windshirt Gen 2
NSN : 8415-01-543-4973
XL - Reg

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Level 4 Wind Shirt Gen II

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Patagonia PCU

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Description

Level 4 consists of a thin, windproof “wind shirt,” which is intended for use inside the system, though it can be worn as an outer layer. Generally it’s worn under other layers and helps retain 300% more heat than without a wind shirt. It is ideal in escape and evasion situations, as it’s very compact and can be rolled up and stuffed in a cargo pocket. It’s less durable than the Level 5 soft shell garments and not meant for high abrasion situations like low-crawling over rocks or work in which the wearer is getting into and out of vehicles with some frequency. It’s frequently worn as an under-layer beneath the soldier’s camouflage uniform and in helicopter use, or other situations with significant environmental wind.

History / Summary

SOF issue foliage green Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) Level 4 Wind Shirt made by Patagonia in size XL-Reg. From the 2007 contact year. These came from a former senior NCO with 1st SF Group at Fort Lewis, WA. These are issued primarily to US Army Special Forces, Rangers, 160th SOAR units, and other special operations personnel.

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