Will PECOC encompass the Sniper System Improvement program? For example, the two new types of valise available (the DPM valise and the Phantom Pack which are both a vast improvement on what we had) and clothing such as the current issue concealment vest and sniper smock (which is in dire need of improvement). Or will it all just get a coating of MTP?

More MTP.

Get your hands out of your pockets you horrible little man!!!!!!!!!!!!!

has anyone been issued this kit yet? as i thought they were going to be using this on herrick 12 and the rip must be starting in the next 4 - 5 weeks i would imagine.

Some units getting 1 set before deployment. Most getting it in theatre

My unit has just been issued a full set off the old stuff for herrick 12, so have no idea if we will see it or not.

Been told we are getting full issue of the old stuff in the next couple weeks and MTP in April at some point, just before deployment at the end of the month.

Is it me, or does the man in the center looking at the camera have a look of mild dislike on his face

Nah just boredom.

As a STAB when would I be expecting a full issue of the new kit, uniform , webbing boots helmet etc?

When we get this new kit in, what boots would we be likely to wear? Stay with black leather like now, or change to a suede desert boot type thing as standard issue like the yanks?

I'd quite like to see a brown leather boot, but who knows what they'll come up with eh!

Bee Gee - depending upon your role, depends on what you will get and when you will get it. Sorry not to be more specific (could I be less?) but these plans are still being formulated. Do not anticipate anything this side of 2012 however - probably later unless you deploy on ops.

MaasaiMoran - it will be black in UK, suede for desert for now. The question of moving to one boot colour/design is one to handle in due course I suspect. Still tickled by the thought of a boot in MTP!

who would be the best point of contact for a military museum to contact about borrowing some MTP and possibly some of the development kit fo ra temporary or perminent display?

Cardinal

Should get these AKU NS 564 ...not much hope though (they are issued to 'THEM').

If you goole AKU Bosco Boots, they are about $89 and NOT £140!

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I know you've already had the proper word off GS, but the bloke in the last phot with Ainsworth is wearing what looks to be desert boots. I know the Americans do that too, even in woodland/wet climates - all tan suede.

That said I think there'd be a lot to be said for us sticking with leather boots for temperate areas, more waterproof, lots of support, more choice from other bootmakers than just issue boots if your feet are weird like mine, easier to scrub down and smarten up again when you've got half of SENTA all over them. But I'm sure, as GS says, DCIPT are working on that sort of thing.

I believe it was a demo for SofS on what the guys were/will be wearing - hence the desert boots.

All points you make on leather are accurate - is there a need to change for something that may not be as good? We have an excellent choice with Desert Boots now, and we are starting to get there with temperate boots. I'm not convinced changing to a universal tan boot isn't an unessecary compromise.

Ha, ha, ha. Deploying in 3 weeks with a front-line infantry unit. We've not had a sniff of this gear yet. Seriously mate, unless this is a Wah, I reckon you'll get it really really soon. Or not.

Ironrations - I know the guys are working really hard on getting it to you - they're waiting for the kit to arrive from where it's being made. It will probably be with you a couple of days before you go - make sure you leave some space in your bags for it (2 shirts, 2 trs, jungle hat, helmet cover, UBACS (probably one initially - more to follow within days) bergan covers small and large, plus smock and windproof trousers but you may not need those)! You will get another issue 4-6 weeks-ish later in theatre to bring you up to 3 sets of shirts, trousers and UBACs and there will then be additional avail through the stores if you need replacements.

Hope that helps. And good luck!

On pre-tour leave now, maybe it will turn up. We've been told to pack temperate kit too. Its unreal how much kit we're taking. Will we be swapping our dessies for the MTP, or will i just have to lug it all about? And even when we do get it I dont see us being allowed to wear it until everyone has a set, there is a bit of a culture of bullsh*t over dress and such matters! So many questions!