Videos tagged with Level 7 Parka

This guide, presented by Adam from Spiritus Systems, details essential techniques and gear for sleeping in a non-permissive environment (NPE). It covers site selection, shelter construction using tools like E-tools and ALICE packs, thermal protection with specialized garments and sleep pads, and tactical considerations for maintaining security and readiness. The instruction emphasizes practical application derived from extensive field experience, including references to Ranger School and operations in Afghanistan.

This video provides a detailed breakdown of the U.S. military's Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) system, explaining its nine-level layering approach for cold and wet weather operations. The presenters, former Navy SEALs, discuss the evolution of the PCU, from early iterations to modern multicam versions, highlighting the function and benefits of each layer, from base thermals to outer shells and extreme cold insulation. They emphasize the importance of microclimate management and the PCU's role in preventing hypothermia during strenuous activity and static conditions.