Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility Navy Uniform Program 12 October 2006 Presented to: American Apparel & Footwear Association Louise A. Caulfield Business Development Manager , x111 Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility

NCTRF’s Mission  Research, Development, Testing, Evaluation and Engineering Support for Uniforms and Personal Protective Ensembles & Uniforms  Current Staff 30+ associates, 2 NAVSUP Interns Textile Technologists, Clothing Designers, Engineers, Supply Specialists

Organization Chart Certification, Quality Assurance & Engineering Support Rich Wojtaszek, x219 Certification, Quality Assurance & Engineering Support Rich Wojtaszek, x219 Patterns & Prototypes Barbara Quinn, x322 Patterns & Prototypes Barbara Quinn, x322 Chemical & Biological Laurie Welch, x320 or Chemical & Biological Laurie Welch, x320 or Test & Evaluation Joe Giblo X 311 Test & Evaluation Joe Giblo X 311 New Item Development Debbie Peppenelli, X115 New Item Development Debbie Peppenelli, X115 Director Dr. Barbara Avellini x511 Director Dr. Barbara Avellini x511 Administrative Staff Technical Program Manager Cleveland Heath x212 Technical Program Manager Cleveland Heath x212 Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield x111 Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield x111

Dress & Service Uniforms  Development and Evaluation  Anthropometrics & Sizing  Certification & QA  Pattern & Prototype Development  Textile Testing & Evaluation  Shade Control USPS USCG USMC

Personal Protective Ensembles - Shipboard Threats - Sailor Overboard Fire / Flash Steam Flooding Chemical Agents Cold Stress Heat Stress Shrapnel Toxic Chemicals

Laboratory Support Patterns & Prototype Lab Biophysical LabThermal/ Flammability Lab Textile Lab Laundry Lab Shade Control

Navy Uniform Certification Program  By-Laws  Vendor Certification  QA Inspections  100% Shade Evaluation  Certification Database Meets or Exceeds Navy Standards

Task Force Uniform (TFU)  TFU Phase I Programs Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Year-Round Service Uniform (SU) for Jr. Enlisted  Approved by CNO Feb 06  Roll Out 2008

Navy Working Uniform (O-10 through E-1)  Two Piece Battle Dress Style  Post Cured Permanent Press Treatment  Digital Printed Pattern (predominant blue)  50% Nylon/ 50% Cotton Twill 6.5 oz/yd² Blouse 7.5 oz/yd² Trouser  ACE Logo Embroidered on Blouse Pocket  USN Logo Embedded in the Digital Print  Unisex Sizing

NWU Features

Enlisted Service Uniform (E-6 & Below)  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  Classic & Athletic Sizing for men  Metal Collar Rank Devices  Optional Relaxed Fit Jacket

Task Force Uniform Phase II  TFU Phase II Programs Service Dress Khaki (SDK) Service Dress Blue & White Jumper Uniforms All Weather Coat Cutlass  Prototype Development Ongoing  CNO Review

Service Dress Khaki Uniform  Authorized Navy Uniform thru 1973 Officers & Chiefs  Popular Uniform – Bring Back the SDKs  Prototype Development Traditional Design Contemporary Design  Wool and Wool Blend Fabrics All Season Weight  Cotton Blend Shirt

All Weather Coat  Worn by Males & Females – All Ranks  Upgrade Fabric Lighter Weight Breathable Water Repellent  Design Single Breasted Double Breasted

Additional Efforts  Cutlass for Chiefs Optional item  Alternatives to Steel Toes on Safety Shoes  Physical Training Gear Under Consideration

NCTRF Committed to Excellence