J. Kenneth Eward

US Marine Infantry Combat Uniforms and Equipment 2000-12 (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Eward, J. Kenneth

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The US Marine Corps has been a key part of the US presence in a host of combat zones. While sharing some weapons systems with the other US Forces, the Marine Corps has developed its own distinctive approach to matters of dress, personal equipment and armament. The most important trends are a new generation of camouflage clothing, body armor, and night-vision equipment, which have transformed the appearance and capability of the individual rifleman. The men and women of the USMC have been at the forefront of these developments, utilizing innovative items of dress and equipment during their extensive service in a range of challenging environments across the world. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and detailed photographs, this book explores the USMC's key contribution to the development of the combat infantry soldier's clothing and personal equipment in the 21st century.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. September 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781780968995
• Artikelnr.: 44626905

Autorenporträt

Kenneth Eward teaches at American Military University and is president of the Helicopter Conservancy, Ltd., a helicopter museum in the United States. His work has appeared in National Geographic, Time Magazine and numerous other publications.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction /Organization of USMC infantry units /Introduction to uniforms and equipment: recent background
influences of other armed services US and foreign
the USMC quest for distinctive "branding"
the "private
purchase" phenomenon /Printed camouflage patterns
Woodland, Desert, MARPAT (temperate, desert, and snow variations) /Field uniforms: BDU and DCU
combat utilities
flame
resistant gear
cold/wet weather clothing
boots and gloves /Load
carrying equipment: APILCE
IIFS
MOLLE
ILBE
FSBE
approved private
purchase commercial gear /Protective garments and equipment: NBC
body armor
helmets
eye
protection /Personal electronics: communications
night vision and sights
miscellaneous /Weapons /Bibliography