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MCWCS

Mountain/Cold Weather Clothing System (MCWCS) The Mountain/Cold Weather Layering System is a radical re-design of the cold weather clothing system for the U.S. Marine Corps.

The purpose of the Family of Mountain Cold Weather Clothing and Equipment Program (FMCWCEP) is to increase the survivability, mobility, and lethality of Marines in mountainous and cold-weather environments, at altitudes in excess of 15,000 feet, and at temperatures that fall as low as -25 degrees Fahrenheit.

This multi-layer system includes Polartec MARPAT printed Polartec Wind Pro. Which is 4 times more wind resistant than traditional fleece, provides warmth with­out weight, and is water repellent allowing it to be worn as an outer layer.

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The Lightweight Environmental Protection (LEP)

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LEP

The Lightweight Environmental Protection (LEP) is an insulation subsystem developed under the Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR). 

General Tommy Franks wearing ''Spear Jacket ''

LEP is a system of cold weather clothing originally developed for special ops . but now it's available to anyone in the military . LEP must be worn with the extended cold weather clothing system (ECWCS) parka and trousers

Worn together in layers, these clothes will protect you in the cold down to -20°F.
The underwear is made of treated polyester knit to wick moisture away from the body.
The overalls are made polyester/lycra fleece.The shirt and jacket are made of fleece
All clothing is available in black or green

LEP is Made up of seven garments :

Layer 1 Silk-weight undershirt and drawers (Silkweight Set)
Layer 2 Mid-weight undershirt and drawers
Layer 3 Stretch fleece bib overalls

Layer 4 Heavy weight fleece shirt (Spear Jacket)Pile Jacket is fabricated in a heavyweight fleece fabric. It has a collar, zipper front closure, pit zips, two zippered hand warmer pockets, inner pockets and a windproof front and back yoke.

Layer 5 Wind resistant fleece jacketWind Resistant Jacket is fabricated in heavyweight fleece wind resistant fabric. It is the same basic design as the heavyweight fleece jacket with the addition of wristovers and a hood.

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