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Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility Presented to: AAFA 15 March 2007 Louise A. Caulfield [email protected] Organization Chart Director Dr. Barbara Avellini Technical Program Manager Cleveland Heath New Item Development D. Peppenelli Chemical & Biological Development L. Welch Administrative Staff Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield Patterns & Prototypes Test & Evaluation B. Quinn J. Giblo Matrix Workforce Certification & Quality Assurance R. Wojtaszek Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility Mission Research, Development, Testing, Evaluation & Engineering Support for Uniforms and Personal Protective Ensembles & Uniforms Staff 30 civilians, 6 contractors • Textile Technologists • Clothing Designers • Engineers • Supply Specialists Facilities Laboratories Pattern & Prototype Biophysical Flame & Thermal Textile Performance •Physical Properties •Chemical •Laundry •Shade Task Force Uniform (TFU) Task Force Uniform Charter - October 2003 CNO Mandate to Review Uniform Requirements – Meet the Needs of the 21st Century Sailor CNO Approves Phase 1 Proposals - February 06 Navy Working Uniform Service Uniform – E6 & below Goals Rollout Date Fall 2008 Phase 2 Proposals Funded for R & D - June 06 Navy Working Uniform Approved Design • Two Piece Battle Dress Style •Digital Printed Pattern (predominant blue) • 50% Nylon/ 50% Cotton Twill • 6.5 oz/yd² Blouse • 7.5 oz/yd² Trouser Approved for all Ranks O-10 thru E-1 • Unisex Sizing • Garment Dipped Permanent Press Treatment • ACE Logo Embroidered in Blouse Pocket •USN Logo in the Digital Print NWU - Features NWU - Features Enlisted Service Uniform (E-6 & Below) Approved Design • • • • • • Intended for year-round wear E-6 and below, males and females Khaki top, black bottom Washable 75/25 polyester/wool blend Permanent creases – Men’s Shirt, Trousers and Slacks Rank Designation – – Metal Collar Devices SU - Features • Garrison Cap – Poly/Wool Tropical – Reinforced Crown • Relaxed Fit Jacket – – – – – Optional Item 55/45 Poly/Wool Gabardine 10 oz/lin. yd Water Repellent Finish Officer’s Style for all Ranks Knit Collar,Cuffs,Waistband Phase 2 TFU • • • • Service Dress Khaki E-6 & Below Service Dress Blue (Male) E-6 & Below Service Dress White All Weather Coat SERVICE KHAKI Traditional Design • Functional Pockets • Set in belt • Flat Front Trousers • Unbelted Side Zip Slacks • Wool and Wool Blend • No Iron Cotton Blend Shirt Worn by: Officers & Chiefs SERVICE DRESS KHAKI Contemporary Design • Pointed Pocket Flaps • Non Functional Pockets • Pleated Front Trousers • Unbelted Center Zip Slacks • Wool and Wool Blend • No Iron Cotton Blend Shirt Worn by: Officers & Chiefs E1/6 SERVICE DRESS BLUE, MALE • Poly/Wool Gabardine • Side Zipper on Jumper • Concealed Center Front Zipper on Trousers E1/6 SERVICE DRESS WHITE • Micro- denier Polyester • Increased Comfort • Less Translucent • Cuffs • Side Zipper • Blue Stars on Collar • Blue Piping • Collar • Cuff Side Zipper ALL WEATHER COAT Double Breasted 8 Buttons 6 Buttons Proposals A. Performance Fabric & Design B. Design Only in Current Fabric Back Cape ½ Belt in Back Evolving CBRN Requirement • • • The goal is to provide the Warfighter a revolutionary IPE solution that will: – Reduce thermal burden – Lighten the individual Warfighter’s load – Reduce the logistical burden for the unit – Be interoperable with communications and weapons systems – Be fully integrated into the combat uniform Need for low cost, durable, FR materials Need for closures – Improvements or alternatives to hook and loop, slide fasteners, zip lock seals (for example) – Consideration toward cost, weight, flexibility, ease of use Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility Commercial 508-233-4119, x111; DSN 256-4119, x111 FAX 508-233-4783 email: [email protected]