Personal Equipment
Personal Clothing
95 Desert Camo
Personal Clothing: The Combat 95 clothing system has to satisfy stringent military requirements covering infrared reflection, thermal signature and flame resistance.
It is based on the layer principle and is designed to provide the soldier with exactly the right degree of protection for any operational environment. The British soldier can expect to operate in extreme climatic conditions, from the jungles of Belize to the arctic wastes of Norway.
Troops deploying from March 2010 on Op HERRICK 12 are being issued with new multi-terrain combat clothing taking into consideration the range of environments in Afghanistan such as woodland/jungle, compounds, crops, grassland and arid stone. The change in British camouflage pattern is the first in 40 years
It is based on the layer principle and is designed to provide the soldier with exactly the right degree of protection for any operational environment. The British soldier can expect to operate in extreme climatic conditions, from the jungles of Belize to the arctic wastes of Norway.
Troops deploying from March 2010 on Op HERRICK 12 are being issued with new multi-terrain combat clothing taking into consideration the range of environments in Afghanistan such as woodland/jungle, compounds, crops, grassland and arid stone. The change in British camouflage pattern is the first in 40 years
Multi-Terrain Clothing
Multi-terrain: Troops deploying from March 2010 on Op HERRICK 12 are being issued with new multi-terrain combat clothing taking into consideration the range of environments in Afghanistan such as woodland/jungle, compounds, crops, grassland and arid stone. The change in British camouflage pattern is the first in 40 years
Personal Load Carrying Equipment
Personal Load Carrying Equipment: Soldiers need to carry ammunition, water, food and protective equipment. They use Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE), a tough, modular system of camoflaged belt, yoke and pouches. To this can be added two small rucksacks and a large rucksack for additional carrying capacity, when required.
Personal Role Radio
Personal Role Radio: The Personal Role Radio (PRR) is a small transmitter-receiver that allows infantry soldiers to communicate over short distances.
Effective even through thick cover or the walls of buildings, PRR enables section commanders to react quickly, aggressively and efficiently to rapidly changing situations, including contact with the enemy, greatly increasing the effectiveness of infantry fire teams. PRR is issued to every member of an eight-strong infantry section.
Weight 1.5 kg
Length 380 mm
Battery length 20 hours (continuous use)
Range 500m
Channels 256
Effective even through thick cover or the walls of buildings, PRR enables section commanders to react quickly, aggressively and efficiently to rapidly changing situations, including contact with the enemy, greatly increasing the effectiveness of infantry fire teams. PRR is issued to every member of an eight-strong infantry section.
Weight 1.5 kg
Length 380 mm
Battery length 20 hours (continuous use)
Range 500m
Channels 256
Personal Aromour
Personal Armour: Troops fighting on the front line are issued with Combat Body Armour (CBA), which can be further reinforced with ceramic armour plates (Enhanced Body Armour (EBA)).
Enhanced Mark 7 helmets and the Osprey Assault body armour provide excellent ballistic protection, while improving the comfort of personnel on operations in Afghanistan. The Mk7 helmet has the same protection as the Mk6A but improves the effectiveness of the soldier. Both helmets allow the soldier to wear a respirator, ear defenders, goggles and a radio set, as necessary.
Enhanced Mark 7 helmets and the Osprey Assault body armour provide excellent ballistic protection, while improving the comfort of personnel on operations in Afghanistan. The Mk7 helmet has the same protection as the Mk6A but improves the effectiveness of the soldier. Both helmets allow the soldier to wear a respirator, ear defenders, goggles and a radio set, as necessary.
