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FROG Clothing
FROG, short for Flame Resistant Organizational Gear is United States Marine Corps clothing specifically designed to protect against and reduce the number of injuries resulting from fire and flash. The FROG was a result of the increased use of IEDs, Improvised Explosive Device in the Iraq War. The purpose of the FROG is to increase survivability and mobility of individuals serving as US Marines supporting the Global War on Terrorism. The FROG system consists of long sleeve shirts, T-shirts, combat shirts, combat trousers, gloves and balaclava. All these components are Flame Resistant (FR), defending against IEDs and other fire and extreme heat threats. The FROG is made of new materials that wont burn or melt when exposed to flames in tests that were conducted by the US Marines. The tests concluded that the new clothing significantly reduced the risk of third degree burns from an estimate of 15 to 20 percent likelihood with the old uniform to 5 percent likelihood with FROG. The current MCCUU is essential to the FROG I uniform, when worn properly provides protection of up to 3 seconds when exposed to flames, FROG I also includes light and mid weight balaclava, long sleeve t-shirts and gloves. For protection against flames greater then 3 seconds, the FROG II was designed. The combat shirt and combat pants are part of FROG II. The FROG II provides 4 seconds of protection against flames. The material used to construct the FROG II is self-extinguishing at 4 seconds of flame exposure allowing Marines the time to safely get away from the flame source. The FROG is made primarily from a blend of materials that includes flame resistant fibers; it protects against flames but is not fire proof. FROG apparel provides a big advantage for US Marines, it provides protection against flames for a longer period of time and reduced third degree burns. The FROG can be worn with the rest of the combat equipment worn by the US Marines and provides an increased amount of flame protection. Currently the US Marines serving in the Iraq War are wearing the new FROG apparel. Proppers FROG clothing is commonly referred to as FROG trousers, FROG shirts, flame resistant organizational gear pants, usmc frog, fire resistant uniform, flame resistant, fire resistant uniform, Marines uniform, fire retardant clothing, flame retardant gear.

US Army Shirts & Coats
The US shirts & coats are shirts & coats worn by the US Army or has been worn, including the ACU, BDU, rain coats and ECWCS parkas. The ACU, short for Army Combat Uniform is the standard issued combat uniform by the US Army. The camouflage pattern used for the US army pants is a universal camouflage pattern (UCP) also known as ARPAT (ARmy PATtern). The camouflage pattern is composed of grey, tan and sage green and is digitalized. The color black was omitted from the patter for reason including, it is not found in nature and when black is viewed through night vision goggles it appears excessively dark and creates undesirable high contrast image. The ACU shirts are offered in several different designs, the regular ACU, the flame resistant ACU and the no fly zone ACU. The flame resistant ACU is constructed of a flame retardant and self extinguishing fabric that will prevent injuries from flames. The no fly zone ACU is treated with Permethrin. Permethrin is an active ingredient that repels against mosquitoes, ticks, ants, chiggers, flies, midges and other insects. The ACU replaced the previous standard uniform used for combat, the BDU short for Battle Dress Uniform. The BDU was introduced in September 1981 and was worn by all branches of the US Military until recent. The BDU is in the process of being phased out by each US military branch by a uniform that better fits there needs, if not already has been phased out. The ACU has completely phased out the BDU for the US Army on December 2007. The rain pants, coat of the APCU (Advanced Protective Combat Uniform) system and ECWCS parka are tops to protect against wet and cold weather conditions worn by the US Army. Proppers US Army Shirts & coats are commonly referred to as ACU shirt, ACU coat, universal camouflage shirt, UCP shirt, BDU shirt, camouflage shirt, camo shirt, digital shirt, digital camo shirt, woodland camo bdu, desert camo bdu, acu uniform, bdu uniform, universal camo parka, universal camo jacket, acu digital camo shirts, genuine army uniform.

US Army Pants
The US Army pants are pants worn by the US Army or has been worn, including the ACU, BDU, rain pants and ECWCS pants. The ACU, short for Army Combat Uniform is the standard issued combat uniform by the US Army. The camouflage pattern used for the US army pants is a universal camouflage pattern (UCP) also known as ARPAT (ARmy PATtern). The camouflage pattern is composed of grey, tan and sage green and is digitalized. The color black was omitted from the patter for reason including, it is not found in nature and when black is viewed through night vision goggles it appears excessively dark and creates undesirable high contrast image. The ACU pants are offered in several different designs, the regular ACU, the flame resistant ACU and the no fly zone ACU. The flame resistant ACU is constructed of a flame retardant and self extinguishing fabric that will prevent injuries from flames. The no fly zone ACU is treated with Permethrin. Permethrin is an active ingredient that repels against mosquitoes, ticks, ants, chiggers, flies, midges and other insects. The ACU replaced the previous standard uniform used for combat, the BDU short for Battle Dress Uniform. The BDU was introduced in September 1981 and was worn by all branches of the US Military. The BDU is in the process of being phased out by each US military branch by a uniform that better fits there needs, if not already has been phased out. The ACU has completely phased out the BDU for the US Army on December 2007. The rain pants, part of the APCU (Advanced Protective Combat Uniform) system and ECWCS pants are pants to protect against wet and cold weather conditions worn by the US Army. Proppers US Army pants are commonly referred to as ACU pants, ACU trousers, acu camo pants, acu digital camouflage pants, digital ACU pants, army combat uniform pants, army combat uniform, the ACU, acu digital slacks, new army digital pants in ACUPAT, ARPAT, official universal camouflage, acu digital camouflage, army digital, new army camo pants, genuine army uniform pants, military fatigues, camo trousers bottoms, army surplus fatigues, APCU pants, rain pants, ECWCS pants, ECWCS trousers.

Flame Resistant ACU
The Flame Resistant ACU is a uniform worn by the US Army, identical to the ACU in appearance but constructed of a flame resistant fabric. The fabric used to construct the FRACU is Defender M, Defender M is a newly created fabric which bears flame resistant properties and is used by the US Army and the US Marine Corps. The fabric is self extinguishing, wont melt or drip and will remain flame resistant, even after a countless amount of washes. The FRACU provides protection from open flames and heat without effecting the comfort level and durability of the uniform. The FRACU can be worn by individuals serving the US Army as an alternative to the regular ACU or the No Fly Zone ACU. The FRACU are sometimes referred to as Army FRACU, Flame resistant ACU, fire resistant ACU, flame resistant uniform, fire resistant army combat uniform, flame retardant ACU, fire retardant ACU.

MCPS Jackets
The Propper MCPS, short for Multi-Climate Protective System jacket is a jacket made to the specifications of aviators needs for protective outerwear. The MCPS jacket delivers protection against wind, rain, rotorwash, and other weather conditions that may conflict with performance. The MCPS jacket features a light weight construction which provides flame thermal, penetration resistance to POL contamination, and environmental protection. The MCPS jacket is effective in weather conditions from -40 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit; therefore the jacket can be used in the warm summer conditions and harsh conditions, allowing the MCPS jacket to be a year round jacket. The effective layering system consists of the other Gore-Tex shell constructed to be soft and quiet to enhance flexibility. The highly breathable Gore-Tex membrane is sandwiched between a flame resistant Nomex fabric and an inner Nomex fabric knit backer. The construction of the MCPS jacket minimizes the risk of heat stress giving you the option to stay active longer on the warm ground conditions to colder flying conditions. The Propper MCPS (CWU-106/P) jacket was designed to add convenience for both in an aircraft and on the ground. What makes the MCPS jacket convenient is the removable hood and the water resistant zippers, making storm flaps not necessary. The MCPS jacket is equipped with a water resistant internal pocket allowing for storage of documents, maps, and electronics. Proppers MCPS jacket is approved for use by the US Air Force, for military operations and is Near Infrared (NIR) compliant. Proppers MCPS jacket is worn by military aviators in a broad range of weather conditions, in the air and on the ground. Also, the MCPS can be worn for style and comfort year round by civilians. The MCPS jacket by Propper is also known as Air Force jackets, MCPS shell jacket, multi-climate protections system jacket, MCPS shirt, USAF uniform official jacket.

MCPS Pants
The Propper MCPS pants, short for Multi-Climate Protection system pants are made to the specifications of an aviators needs. The MCPS pants give you the protection you want against wind, rain, rotorwash and other weather conditions that may affect performance. The pants are constructed of three layers, an outer flame resistant Nomex fabric, a middle Gore-Tex membrane making the pants highly breathable, and an inner Nomex fabric inner layer. The layering of the pants allows you to wear the pants from extreme cold weather conditions of -40 degrees to nice days of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning you wont need separate pairs of paints for the summer and winter. Since the fabric is highly breathable it allows you to stay active longer in warm conditions to colder flying environments. The lightweight construction of the pants features flame thermal, environmental protection and is resistant to POL contaminations. The Nomex MCPS CWU-109/P pants were designed for convenience of aviator for both in the aircraft and on the ground. The MCPS pants are approved for use by the US Air Force and features Near Infrared (NIR) technology. Typically the Propper MCPS pants are worn by members of the US Air Force to provide protections while on the ground and in the air. The pants can also be worn by civilians looking for comfort without sacrificing their warmth. The MCPS pants offered by Proppers are commonly referred to as Proppers MCPS pants, air force clothing, air force pants, tactical pants, air force trousers, CWU 109P, multi-climate protective system pants, MCPS trousers bottoms.

Flight Suits
The Propper nomex flight suit is a garment that covers the entire body, which is worn when operating aircrafts. The flight suit was developed during World War I to keep pilots warm in open cockpits. Flight suits featured multiple pockets with button, snap, or zipper closures to prevent pilots from losing articles and important documents while they maneuver. Most flight suits today are made of nomex, a light weight durable material that is fire/flame resistant, which will protect pilots in case of a fire in the cockpit. Typically a clear pocket can be found on the thigh of the suit where a pilot will keep a map of the air crafts destination. Proppers nomex flight suits are commonly worn by pilots and military personnel operating aircrafts including planes, jets and helicopters. Flight suits arent only limited to pilots of high speed aircrafts; helicopter pilots and flight engineers typically wear flight suits to provide the same protection. The current model for flight suits is the CWU 27/P, available in sage green and desert tan. The CWU 27/P is the official flight suit issued to US air crews and are sewn to military specification FNS/PD 96-17 (MIL-C-83141A). Proppers flights suits are commonly referred to as nomex flight suits, military flight suits, CWU flight suits, air force flight suits, propper flight suits, official usaf flightsuits, military flightsuits coveralls, pilot aviation suits, flame resistant flight coveralls.

ACU Coats
The Propper ACU coat, Army Combat Uniform coat is the newly designed battle uniform coat worn by the US Army. The ACU was picked over previous issued combat uniforms including the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) and the Desert Camouflage Uniforms (DCU) which were once standard uniforms of the US Army in the 1980s and 1990s. The ACU features constructional design changes and a different camouflage patterns that makes it superior to previous standard uniforms. The camouflage pattern used for the ACU is Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP), sometimes referred to as Army ACU Digital camouflage. The universal camouflage comprises the colors green, tan and grey digitalized to work effectively in multiple terrains like the desert, woodland, and urban environments. Proppers ACU coats are issued in different camouflage colors, Universal Camouflage being the standard issue of the US Army and other patterns as digital desert, digital subdued, digital woodland and multicam camouflage. There are selections of ACU coats produced by Propper with different features, an original ACU, flame resistant ACU, and no fly zone ACU. The flame resistant ACU (FR ACU) is constructed with defender M which features Lenzing FR fibers, a fire resistant and self extinguishing fabric that will not melt or drip when in contact with open fire. The fire/flame resistant properties are part of the fabric, therefore it will never wash or wear out. The defender M fabric is comfortable and lightweight fabric with breathable Lenzing FR fibers that keeps you cooler by absorbing perspiration faster. Lenzing FR protects the skin from all kind of heat, fire, radiant heat, electric arcs, molten metals and flash fires. The FR ACU is built to military specifications (FQ/PD 04-05A) and is Near Infrared (NIR) compliant. The no fly zone ACU is treated with Permethrin, an insect repellent that repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, chiggers, fleas and other insects. Each of the different ACUs is treated with a Dupont Teflon finish to make it resistant to water and stains. The ACU coat features a fade, shrink, and wrinkle resistant fabric, slanted chest pockets, 3 slot pen/pencil pocket at the bottom on the sleeve, and external elbow pouches with a hook and loop closure. Proppers ACU coats are sewn to military specifications (FQ/PD 04-04A), Near Infrared (NIR) compliant and approved for military operations. Military personnel are seen wearing the ACU coat as a standard issue combat coat for military and tactical purposes. The ACU is the most popular military uniform being issued and is used for tactical operations and other purposes outside the army by professionals. The Propper ACU coats are commonly referred to as ACU shirts, ACU jackets, army coat, army jacket, army field jacket, camo coat, camo jacket, camouflage coat, camouflage jacket, digital camo jacket, military coat, military jacket, acu digital shirt, new army uniform coat, universal camo fatigue shirt, governemtn approved army uniforms, propper acu clothing, digital acu pant, us army acus, nyco pants.

ACU Pants
The Propper ACU pants are pants specifically made to be worn by the US Army as their official pants of the battle uniform. ACU is short for Army Combat Uniform, the new standard battle uniform replacing the old standards, the Battles Dress Uniform (BDU) and the Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU). The ACU completely replaced the BDU in December of 2007 after being introduced in 2004. The standard army issue ACU uses a camouflage pattern called Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) or sometimes commonly referred to as Army ACU digital camouflage and is comprised of the colors slate grey, desert sand and foliage green in a digital pattern. The ACU is also issued in other camouflage patterns such as digital desert camouflage, digital subdued camouflage, digital woodland camouflage and mulitcam camouflage though the Universal Camouflage pattern is used by the US Army. The newly added features to the ACU pants that werent available with the BDU pants are as follows knee pouches to insert knee pads, elastic leg cuffs, forward tilted thigh pockets equipped with elastic draw strings and Velcro for closure, and two calf storage pockets with Velcro closure. According to Army specifications (AR 670-1) there is an option to have pants legs bloused but can not extend beyond the third eyelet of the boots. Besides the original ACU pants, there are two additional designs, a fire resistant pair of ACU pants and a bug repellent pair. The flame resistant ACU (FR ACU) is constructed with defender M which features Lenzing FR fibers, a fire resistant and self extinguishing fabric that will not melt or drip when in contact with open fire. The fire/flame resistant properties are part of the fabric, therefore it will never wash or wear out. The defender M fabric is comfortable and lightweight fabric with breathable Lenzing FR fibers that keeps you cooler by absorbing perspiration faster. Lenzing FR protects the skin from all kind of heat, fire, radiant heat, electric arcs, molten metals and flash fires. The FR ACU is built to military specifications (FQ/PD 04-05A) and is Near Infrared (NIR) compliant. The No Fly Zone ACU pants are ACU pants treated with Permethrin, an insect repellent. Permethrin repels against mosquitoes, ticks, ants, chiggers, flies and midges and also is built to military specifications (FQ/PD 04-05A). Permethrin is crosslinked onto fabric during before the manufacturing of a product to ensure a consistent application, after 50 washes certain fabrics contained as much as 83% to 87% Permethrin. Permethrin is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and tested by the US military. Proppers ACU pants are commonly seen worn among soldiers part of the battle uniforms. Depending on the soldiers location he can choose between the original ACU pants, the flame resistant ACU pants, or the No Fly Zone ACU pants. ACU pants are also seen being worn by civilians for comfort, design and also for tactical operations. The flame resistant and no fly zone ACU pants can be useful to professionals who are subjected to open flames or to insects. The ACU pants offered by Propper International are also commonly referred to as ACU pants, ACU trousers, acu camo pants, acu digital camouflage pants, digital ACU pants, army combat uniform pants, army combat uniform, the ACU, acu digital slacks, new army digital pants in ACUPAT, ARPAT, official universal camouflage, acu digital camouflage, army digital, new army camo pants, genuine army uniform pants, military fatigues, camo trousers bottoms, army surplus fatigues.