Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility Presented to: AAFA 15 March 2007

1. Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility Presented to: AAFA 15 March 2007 Louise A. Caulfield lcaulfield@nctrf.natick.army.mil

2. Organization Chart Director Dr. Barbara Avellini Administrative Staff Technical Program Manager Cleveland Heath Business Development Manager Louise Caulfield New Item Development D. Peppenelli Chemical & BiologicalDevelopment L. Welch Patterns & Prototypes B. Quinn Test & Evaluation J. Giblo Certification & Quality Assurance R. Wojtaszek Matrix Workforce

3. Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility Mission Research, Development, Testing, Evaluation & Engineering Support for Uniforms and Personal Protective Ensembles & Uniforms • Staff • 30 civilians, 6 contractors • Textile Technologists • Clothing Designers • Engineers • Supply Specialists

4. Facilities Laboratories Pattern & Prototype Biophysical Flame & Thermal • Textile Performance • Physical Properties • Chemical • Laundry • Shade

5. Task Force Uniform (TFU) Task Force Uniform Charter - October 2003 CNO Mandate to Review Uniform Requirements – Meet the Needs of the 21st Century Sailor Navy Working Uniform Service Uniform – E6 & below Goals Rollout Date Fall 2008 CNO Approves Phase 1 Proposals - February 06 Phase 2 Proposals Funded for R & D - June 06

6. Navy Working Uniform Approved Design • Two Piece Battle Dress Style • Digital Printed Pattern (predominant blue) • 50% Nylon/ 50% Cotton Twill • 6.5 oz/yd² Blouse • 7.5 oz/yd² Trouser • Unisex Sizing • Garment Dipped Permanent Press Treatment • ACE Logo Embroidered in Blouse Pocket • USN Logo in the Digital Print Approved for all Ranks O-10 thru E-1

7. NWU - Features

8. NWU - Features

9. Enlisted Service Uniform (E-6 & Below) Approved Design • Intended for year-round wear • E-6 and below, males and females • Khaki top, black bottom • Washable 75/25 polyester/wool blend • Permanent creases • Men’s Shirt, Trousers and Slacks • Rank Designation – • Metal Collar Devices

10. SU - Features • Garrison Cap • Poly/Wool Tropical • Reinforced Crown • Relaxed Fit Jacket • 55/45 Poly/Wool Gabardine • 10 oz/lin. yd • Water Repellent Finish • Officer’s Style for all Ranks • Knit Collar,Cuffs,Waistband Optional Item

11. Phase 2 TFU • Service Dress Khaki • E-6 & Below Service Dress Blue (Male) • E-6 & Below Service Dress White • All Weather Coat

12. SERVICE KHAKI Traditional Design • Functional Pockets • Set in belt • Flat Front Trousers • Unbelted Side Zip Slacks • Wool and Wool Blend • No Iron Cotton Blend Shirt Worn by: Officers & Chiefs

13. SERVICE DRESS KHAKI Contemporary Design • Pointed Pocket Flaps • Non Functional Pockets • Pleated Front Trousers • Unbelted Center Zip Slacks • Wool and Wool Blend • No Iron Cotton Blend Shirt Worn by: Officers & Chiefs

14. E1/6 SERVICE DRESS BLUE, MALE • Poly/Wool Gabardine • Side Zipper on Jumper • Concealed Center Front Zipper on Trousers

15. E1/6 SERVICE DRESS WHITE • Micro- denier Polyester • Increased Comfort • Less Translucent • Cuffs • Side Zipper • Blue Stars on Collar • Blue Piping • Collar • Cuff Side Zipper

16. ALL WEATHER COAT Double Breasted 8 Buttons 6 Buttons • Proposals • Performance Fabric & Design • Design Only in Current Fabric Back Cape ½ Belt in Back

17. Evolving CBRN Requirement • The goal is to provide the Warfighter a revolutionary IPE solution that will: • Reduce thermal burden • Lighten the individual Warfighter’s load • Reduce the logistical burden for the unit • Be interoperable with communications and weapons systems • Be fully integrated into the combat uniform • Need for low cost, durable, FR materials • Need for closures • Improvements or alternatives to hook and loop, slide fasteners, zip lock seals (for example) • Consideration toward cost, weight, flexibility, ease of use

18. Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility Commercial 508-233-4119, x111; DSN 256-4119, x111 FAX 508-233-4783 email: lcaulfield@nctrf.natick.army.mil