Tru-Spec Introduces New TRU XTREME, the Most Highly Evolved Tactical Response Uniform in the World

The new TRU XTREME™ is actually four integrated components that can be worn separately or together. Each is designed with state of the art features that ensure maximum utility and comfort and each is manufactured from cutting edge fabrics that set new standards for toughness, durability and wearability.

TRU XTREME™ Uniform Pant & Shirt
 Made from rugged, lightweight, U.S. made CORDURA^® 50-50 nyulong cotton rip-stop, currently in use by the U.S. military. External knee and elbow pockets are made from tough, high tech
SuperFabric^®.

• Pant features state-of-the-art pockets, fasteners and slide waistband.
• Shirt features versatile mandarin collar and pocketrs for every purpose. Tri-pocket on lower left sleeve has document window for displaying ID plus slots for pens and pencils. Tunnel system on right sleeve allows alternating tri-pocket from left arm to right arm with snap fasteners.
• Designed for superior comfort and maximum utility.

TRU XTREME™ Combat Shirt
 Features a No Melt, No drip, 60/40 cotton nylon CORDURA^® Baselayer body and 50/50 CORDURA^® nylon cotton rip-stop sleeves.

• The comfortable alternative for wearing under a ballistic vest.
• The lightweight, super soft CORDURA^®: brand Baselayer material breathes, wicks away moisture, helps protect against flash fires, and reduces burn injuries by charring.
• Interchangeable tunnel system and tri-pocket on  lower sleeves.

TRU XTREME™ Vest
Made from tough, lightweight, U.S. made CORDURA^® 50/50 nylon cotton rip-stop, currently in use by the U.S. military.

• Made to wear over the Combat shirt when the ballistic vest comes off.
• Mandarin collar.
• Zippered front and placket for smooth uniform appearance.

All TRU XTREME™ components are available in Black, Khaki, Olive Drab, Navy and MultiCam^® in a wide range of sizes.

Army Selects New Camouflage for Afghanistan

The secretary of the Army announced today that the Army will provide combat uniforms in the MultiCam pattern to all soldiers deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, starting this summer.

This decision follows a rigorous four-month evaluation and reflects the Army's commitment to giving soldiers in Afghanistan the most effective concealment possible.

Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan this summer will receive fire resistant Army combat uniforms in MultiCam, along with associated equipment including body armor, rucksacks, and helmet covers.

The Army's selection of MultiCam for soldiers in Afghanistan culminates phase III of a four-phase plan to thoroughly and deliberately evaluate camouflage alternatives.

The Army took action in fall 2009 to provide two battalion-size elements in Afghanistan with uniforms and associated gear in patterns other than the standard-issue universal camouflage pattern (UCP).  One unit received uniforms and gear in MultiCam, and the other in a variant of UCP known as UCP - Delta.

In addition, the Army deployed a team of experts to Afghanistan in October to gather extensive data and photos on the diverse environments of Afghanistan, where soldiers often travel through multiple environments in a single mission, from snow to woodland to desert.

The Army incorporated the information gathered into a photo simulation study it then administered to nearly 750 soldiers who had deployed to Afghanistan.  The study asked them to compare six patterns against eight different environments.  The results, along with surveys of soldiers in the two battalions who received alternate camouflage, formed the basis for the Army’s decision on MultiCam.

The Army will now implement phase IV of its plan for camouflage, which is to evaluate long-term Army combat uniform camouflage options for all soldiers.

Camouflage alternatives represent one facet of the Army’s ongoing efforts to improve the Army combat uniform.  The Army has made more than 26 improvements to the ACU since it was first fielded in June 2004.