Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility Presented to: AAFA 15 March 2007 Louise A. Caulfield

Organization Chart Certification & Quality Assurance R. Wojtaszek Certification & Quality Assurance R. Wojtaszek Patterns & Prototypes B. Quinn Patterns & Prototypes B. Quinn Chemical & Biological Development L. Welch Chemical & Biological Development L. Welch Test & Evaluation J. Giblo Test & Evaluation J. Giblo New Item Development D. Peppenelli New Item Development D. Peppenelli Director Dr. Barbara Avellini Director Dr. Barbara Avellini Administrative Staff Technical Program Manager Cleveland Heath Technical Program Manager Cleveland Heath Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield Matrix Workforce

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) CNO Mandate to Review Uniform Requirements – Meet the Needs of the 21 st Century Sailor Navy Working Uniform Service Uniform – E6 & below Goals Rollout Date Fall 2008 Task Force Uniform Charter - October 2003 CNO Approves Phase 1 Proposals - February 06 Phase 2 Proposals Funded for R & D - June 06

Navy Working Uniform 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 Unisex Sizing Garment Dipped Permanent Press Treatment ACE Logo Embroidered in Blouse Pocket USN Logo in the Digital Print Approved Design Approved for all Ranks O-10 thru E-1

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 Rank Designation – –Metal Collar Devices Approved Design

SU - Features Garrison Cap –Poly/Wool Tropical –Reinforced Crown Relaxed Fit Jacket –55/45 Poly/Wool Gabardine – 10 oz/lin. yd –Water Repellent Finish –Officer’s Style for all Ranks –Knit Collar,Cuffs,Waistband Optional Item

Phase 2 TFU Service Dress Khaki E-6 & Below Service Dress Blue (Male) E-6 & Below Service Dress White All Weather Coat

Functional Pockets Set in belt Flat Front Trousers Unbelted Side Zip Slacks Wool and Wool Blend No Iron Cotton Blend Shirt SERVICE KHAKI Traditional Design Worn by: Officers & Chiefs

SERVICE DRESS KHAKI Pointed Pocket Flaps Non Functional Pockets Pleated Front Trousers Unbelted Center Zip Slacks Wool and Wool Blend No Iron Cotton Blend Shirt Contemporary Design 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 Back Cape½ Belt in Back 6 Buttons 8 Buttons Proposals A. Performance Fabric & Design B. Design Only in Current Fabric

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

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