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Patagonia PCU Level 4 Wind Shirt Gen II



Patagonia PCU

Level 4 Wind Shirt Gen II

2006
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Nomenclature

Level 4 Wind Shirt Gen II



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Level 4 Wind Shirt Gen II
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History / Summary

SOF issue foliage green Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) Level 4 Wind Shirt made by Patagonia in size Extra Large Long. From the 2006 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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Patagonia PCU Level 4 Windshirt Gen II Olive Green



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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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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Measurements (laying flat)

Chest (armpit to armpit): 25.5"
Length (bottom of collar to tail): 31.5"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 27"




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Patagonia PCU

Level 5 Soft Shell Jacket Gen II

2006
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Nomenclature

Level 5 Military Jacket Gen II




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Level 5 Military Jacket Gen II
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Description

The items are made from an encapsulated micro fiber fabric that is breathable and water repellant and windproof making it an excellent candidate for a variety of conditions. This is a Generation II and is no longer being made,A very attractive ‘Alpha Green’ – which is more on the light grey/grey side.



History / Summary

The Level 5 Jacket is the heart of the PCU system and is manufactured by ReadyOne Industries, Inc. for Patagonia.It is a versatile lightweight garment used in the Special Operation Forces (SOF) seven layer Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) system. 







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Patagonia Level 3a Jacket Alpha Green (NO PCU)



Patagonia PCU

Level 3a Jacket Polartec Alpha

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Nomenclature

Level 3a Jacket 



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Level 3a Jacket
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PATAGONIA details below:

Lightweight, finely-tuned and warm, the Level 3A Jacket is a breathable, insulated shell for active endeavors; ideal as outerwear or insulation.



For gripping the tenuous holds of a Tuolumne classic one day and the outer poles on a San Francisco trolley the next, nothing beats the lightweight, breathable warmth of our Level 3A Jacket. We combined a sleek, wind-resistant nylon shell with heat-trapping, highly-breathable Polartec Alpha® insulation to keep you comfortable and warm in a wide range of conditions, whether you’re fully aerobic on an exposed ridge or just running late for your morning commute. Treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish, the Level 3A has a supple, next-to-nothing feel that glides effortlessly when layered with a shell on colder days. It insulates even when wet, dries extremely fast, and packs down to the size of a grapefruit. The full-length zipper has a storm flap for next-to-skin comfort and three zip-closing pockets (one chest, two handwarmers) hold the daily essentials. Elasticized cuffs and an adjustable elastic drawcord hem seal out the wind and cold air.



  • Lightweight, breathable 1.9-oz 100% nylon shell has a DWR (durable water repellent) finish to block wind and moisture
  • Soft, highly-compressible Polartec Alpha® insulation (100% polyester) provides superior breathability for high-exertion activities, an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, and extremely fast dry times
  • DWR (durable water repellent)-coated center-front zipper has a full-length windflap and a zipper garage at chin for skin comfort
  • Zippered chest pocket has a clean-finished zipper
  • Two handwarmer pockets add warmth and feature clean-finished zippers for comfort and security
  • Elasticized cuffs and hem seal in the warmth
  • Shell and lining: 1.9-oz 100% nylon shell, with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Insulation: Polartec Alpha® 100% polyester
  • 454 g (16 oz)
  • Made in USA.





PATAGONIA LEVEL 3A JACKET, DEVELOPED FOR USSOCOM BY PATAGONIA


SIZE Medium, 
COLOR Green 
Underarm to Underarm 22.5 inches Total Length 29.5 inches

For gripping the tenuous holds of a Tuolumne classic one day and the outer poles on a San Francisco trolley the next, nothing beats the lightweight, breathable warmth of our Level 3A Jacket. We combined a sleek, wind-resistant nylon shell with heat-trapping, highly-breathable Polartec Alpha® insulation to keep you comfortable and warm in a wide range of conditions, whether you're fully aerobic on an exposed ridge or just running late for your morning commute. Treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish, the Level 3A has a supple, next-to-nothing feel that glides effortlessly when layered with a shell on colder days. It insulates even when wet, dries extremely fast, and packs down to the size of a grapefruit. The full-length zipper has a storm flap for next-to-skin comfort and three zip-closing pockets (one chest, two handwarmers) hold the daily essentials. Elasticized cuffs and an adjustable elastic drawcord hem seal out the wind and cold air. Lightweight, breathable 1.9-oz 100% nylon shell has a DWR (durable water repellent) finish to block wind and moisture Soft, highly-compressible Polartec Alpha® insulation (100% polyester) provides superior breathability for high-exertion activities, an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, and extremely fast dry times DWR (durable water repellent)-coated center-front zipper has a full-length windflap and a zipper garage at chin for skin comfort Zippered chest pocket has a clean-finished zipper Two handwarmer pockets add warmth and feature clean-finished zippers for comfort and security Elasticized cuffs and hem seal in the warmth Shell and lining: 1.9-oz 100% nylon shell, with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Insulation: Polartec Alpha® 100% polyester 454 g (16 oz) Made in USA.








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Patagonia GEN II SOF PCU Layering Garment System


Patagonia Military Clothing

Overview Regulator MARS ECWCS 3 PCU
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The Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) History

In 2002, a member of the Special Operations Forces made a call from a crater in the Hindu Kush, Afghanistan to the SOF Special Projects Team at the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Mass: "Send warm clothing."

Unfortunately for that soldier, but representing quite an achievement by the developers, the Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) was delivered, replacing the Lightweight Environmental Protection (LEP) system less than one year later. PCU is a 16 piece, 7 level clothing system that can be worn "layers-appropriate" for the mission, ranging from -50° to 40°F (-46°to 4°C).

Instead of finding existing military systems as a starting point, Richard Elder from the Special Projects Team looked to COTS (civilian off the shelf) outdoor gear. After taking recommendations from Master Chief Scott Williams and consulting with extreme alpinist Mark Twight, PCU block 0 was born. Adhering to the Berry Amendmant requiring the DoD to give preference to American produced products, Nextec's Epic, and Malden Mills' polar fleece were utilized. ORC Industries produced levels 4, 5 and 6. SEKRI produced levels 1, 2, 3 and 7. Other companies contributing to the military's PCU system include YYK (zippers), Travis (Materials), 3M (insulation and Melody Miller (design).

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Patagonia MARS Clothing System PAGE

Patagonia MARS Capilene Silkweight T-shirt OK

Patagonia MARS PCU Mixmaster Pants 19014 OK

Patagonia MARS PCU Wind Shirt Jacket Level 4 OK

PATAGONIA MARS Spraymaster Pants Special OK

Patagonia MARS Slingshot Jacket Special 19016 OK

Patagonia MARS Guide Pants 19020 Level 4 ALP OK

Patagonia MARS Spraymaster Jacket Special 19037 OK

PATAGONIA MARS PCU Specter Jacket 19002 OK

Patagonia MARS Capiline Light Weight Crew OK

Patagonia PCU Gen II Soft Shell Jacket Level 5 OK

Patagonia PCU Level 3B Type III AOR2 Jacket  OK

Patagonia Sling Shot Jacket Beige No Arm Pockets  Ok

Patagonia MARS R2 Grid Fleece Jacket (Style 19032) OK

Patagonia MARS Patagonia Dimension Jacket 19021 Ok
Patagonia Soft Jacket Level 5 PCU Gen 2 OK

Patagonia MARS Capilene Light Weight Bottoms OK

Patagonia GEN II SOF PCU Layering Garment System PAGE 
Patagonia GEN II SOF PCU Layering Garment System  OK

Patagonia MARS DAS Parka Special Style 19004 OK

Patagonia R1 Flash Pullover Grid Fleece OK

Patagonia MARS Rain Shadow Jacket Special 19022 OK

Patagonia Rain Shadow Pants OK

Patagonia MARS Slingshot Jacket Special 19057 OK


PATAGONIA MARS PCU SLINGSHOT JACKET ok Controlare

PATAGONIA AOR1 PCU LEVEL 5 SOFT SHELL OK

Patagonia MARS Houdini Special Wind breaker jacket OK

Patagonia Mars Micro Puff Pants Special Level  OK

Back from the Battlefield Patagonia PCU Level 5 OK

Patagonia PCU Level 6 Goretex Jacket Gen 2 OK

Patagonia PCU SOF L6 GORE-TEX Shell Jacket OK

Patagonia AOR1 PCU L5 Soft Shell Jacket OK

Patagonia PCU Level 3A Jacket Multicam OK

PATAGONIA MENS LEVEL 3A JACKET ALPHA Ok

Patagonia Slingshot Special Soft Shell Jacket - XL OK

Patagonia Level 3 Alpha Jacket, Color Alpha Green OK

Patagonia MARS Rain Shadow Jacket PCU Level 6 OK

Patagonia Level 9 Temperate Pants OK

Patagonia PCU GREY LEVEL 4 WIND JACKET Gen 2  OK

PATAGONIA Level 9 Temperate Blouse Multicam OK

Patagonia Houdini Jacket Birch full zip with hood OK

Patagonia ACU GEN III MCU LEVEL 4 COLD OK

Patagonia Level 4 Windshirt Gen 2 Olive Green OK

PATAGONIA Men's RAIN SHADOW Jacket OK

Patagonia MARS R1 Flash Pullover OK

Patagonia Jungle Uniform (JU) Shirt / Pants OK

Patagonia Lelel 9 Jungle (HW)

Then, in 2009, Patagonia got their chance to take the lead on a clothing project for PM SSES who decided to develop a SOF Combat Uniform. This garment became PCU Level 9. They held a development event in El Paso, Texas, along with their Ability One partner, bringing in personnel from each of the SOF components to provide feedback on prototypes. This was very much a hands-on event, with multiple evaluations occurring as well as an early use of 3D laser scanning to determine sizes for the operators.

Patagonia’s Cyndi Davis was central in the development of that garment and someone SOCOM would continue to turn to for expertise in the ensuing years. The Patagonia team refined its initial concepts and turned the uniform into reality. Now, they also produce a jungle version of that uniform, called Level 9 HW.


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 These articles use the “Level System” for layering just like the PCU (Protective Combat Uniform) and APCU (Advanced Protective Combat Uniform.)
Patagonia MARS clothing line. “Alpha Green” col
Level Description Size NSN
3A Polartec Alpha Insulated Jacket - -
3A Polartec Alpha Insulated Jacket - -
3A Polartec Alpha Insulated Jacket - -
3B PCU Level 3B Jacket  M-R 8415-01-603-0851
3B PCU Level 3B Jacket L-L 8415-01-603-0888
3B PCU Level 3B Jacket - -
3B PCU Level 3B Jacket - -
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4 Wind Shirt Jacket  XL-R 8415-01-543-4973
4 Windshirt  XL-L 8415-01-543-4978
5 Soft Shell Jacket  S-R 8415-01-543-5033
5 Soft Shell Jacket  L-L 8415-01-543-5031
5 Soft Shell Jacket  L-R 8415-01-543-5040
5 Soft Shell Jacket  XL-R 8415-01-543-5034
5 Soft Shell Jacket Gen II M-R 8415-01-543-5030
5 Soft Shell Jacket  L-R 8415-01-576-3559
- - -
5 Soft Shell Pants Gen II  L-L 8415-01-543-7087
5 Soft Shell Pants Gen II  L-R  8415-01-543-7104
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5 Soft Shell Pants Gen II AOR1 M-L 8415-01-576-6997
5 Soft Shell Pants Gen II AOR2 M-R  8415-01-576-7203
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6 Goretex Jacket Gen II Alpha Green XS 8415-01-543-0417
6 Goretex Jacket Gen II MR 8415-01-543-0422
6 Goretex Jacket Gen II L-L 8415-01-543-0424
6 Goretex Jacket Gen II XL-R 8415-01-543-0431
6 Goretex Jacket Gen II  L-R 8415-01-543-0428
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6 Goretex Trousers Gen II L-L 8415-01-543-0385
6 Goretex Trousers Gen II L-R 8415-01-543-0416
6 Goretex Trousers Gen II XXL-R 8415-01-543-0398
6 Goretex Trousers Gen II AOR1 M-L 8415-01-576-5967
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Pararescuemen wearing the 
MARS "Rain Shadow Jacket Level 5" 

Name  Level  SKU  / NSN 
Polartec Alpha Insulated Jacket GEN II - Level 3 A 19213
Wind Shirt Jacket GEN II - Level 4  8415-01-543-4973 (XL-R)
Soft Shell Jacket  GEN II - Level 5  8415-01-543-5040 (L-R)
8415-01-543-5033 (S-R)
8415-01-543-5034 (XL-R)
II Soft Shell Pants  GEN II - Level 5 
Jacket Goretex  GEN II - Level 6  8415-01-543-0417 (XS)
GEN II - Level 6 

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