ARmy Rumour SErvice

Originally Posted by Screw_The_Nut

Yes, but DPM is banned. No, there is no MTP waterproofs.

So you are saying you have no webbing ether. You need to read the CGS directive again. It says that mixed dress is allowed but only as a temp fix where an item is not issued/available in MTP yet.

I'm still wearing my DPM Keela MVP and that's allowed at a phase one establishment

Originally Posted by Biffta112

I'm still wearing my DPM Keela MVP and that's allowed at a phase one establishment

We are still wearing our DPM waterproofs and no one is complaining.

There is MTP Goretex around, get your friendly neighbourhood QM to find the NSN and put in a demand.

It's just 95 style though, like wearing a cardboard box

Originally Posted by h301593

There is MTP Goretex around, get your friendly neighbourhood QM to find the NSN and put in a demand.

You can only get it for ops or if your DPM one is U/S otherwise you are meant to wait for the new design.

Originally Posted by Glorious Groundie

gearspotter, i may be wrong but didnt you say there would be an annoucement in april ref future of MTP Goretex, webbing etc etc or did i just misread/not get the memo?

cheers

Groundie (and others)

A stock of CS95 style MVP suits were bought when the roll out of PCS started. They were for issue to ops and to recruits (as buying more DPM ones would be ridiculous when we are changing over to MTP) while a new design was properly developed.

The development of the new suit - The Lightweight Waterproof - has been completed and the first stocks have been issued to HERRICK where they have been well received. With a few tweaks, based on the feedback received (mostly changing the sizes so you can wear them over a smock), these are now in manufacture. The Front Line Commands are now developing Fielding Plans and they will start being issued shortly. Priority will be to Op OLYMPICS troops although some will receive the older design until stocks are consumed.

The Lightweight Waterproof is constructed using a very lightweight, very breathable cloth that gives much MUCH better performance than the CS95 version. It is also extremely light and folds down very small so you can easily carry the jacket in a utility pouch. The jacket is of a simple design, with a scooped back and a clean front - other than a rank epaulette and (on the initial versions) a "pass through flap" to get at your pockets underneath. This has now been removed as frankly it was easier to just undo the zip! There are no pockets on the front although there are angled bicep pockets on the arms. There is a fleece lined collar to prevent drips but the hood has been removed to save weight and bulk. You will always have headress or a helmet on so the hoods on CS95 are never used. The trousers have articulated knees and full length zips to make getting them on and off easier.

Hope that helps

GS

Originally Posted by Gearspotter

Groundie (and others)

A stock of CS95 style MVP suits were bought when the roll out of PCS started. They were for issue to ops and to recruits (as buying more DPM ones would be ridiculous when we are changing over to MTP) while a new design was properly developed.

The development of the new suit - The Lightweight Waterproof - has been completed and the first stocks have been issued to HERRICK where they have been well received. With a few tweaks, based on the feedback received (mostly changing the sizes so you can wear them over a smock), these are now in manufacture. The Front Line Commands are now developing Fielding Plans and they will start being issued shortly. Priority will be to Op OLYMPICS troops although some will receive the older design until stocks are consumed.

The Lightweight Waterproof is constructed using a very lightweight, very breathable cloth that gives much MUCH better performance than the CS95 version. It is also extremely light and folds down very small so you can easily carry the jacket in a utility pouch. The jacket is of a simple design, with a scooped back and a clean front - other than a rank epaulette and (on the initial versions) a "pass through flap" to get at your pockets underneath. This has now been removed as frankly it was easier to just undo the zip! There are no pockets on the front although there are angled bicep pockets on the arms. There is a fleece lined collar to prevent drips but the hood has been removed to save weight and bulk. You will always have headress or a helmet on so the hoods on CS95 are never used. The trousers have articulated knees and full length zips to make getting them on and off easier.

Hope that helps

GS

Thanks - it does!

Any pics?