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  • #31
    Originally posted by trellheim View Post
    I still use the removable square that used to be in the bum of the combat smock
    Lost that years ago. Still have the smock though
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    • #32
      Useful in your pack…. Useless in your smock
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      • #33
        What do folks think of the current smock? Have not gotten issued one yet, but still scratch my head as to why the inside of the collar is fleece lined. Looks shite when not fully closed up
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        • #34
          Originally posted by Truck Driver View Post
          What do folks think of the current smock? Have not gotten issued one yet, but still scratch my head as to why the inside of the collar is fleece lined. Looks shite when not fully closed up
          Not yet but why can’t they have a tuck away/same as previous hood

          i assume the fleece bit is to prevent irritation?

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          • #35
            Yes for the fleece.....common on a lot of higher quality mountaineering hardshell rain jackets. More comfy against the neck / chin. Particualry if zipper or face material in contact with skin.
            Personally hated the previous hood... was just bulky and uncomfortable when rolled up. Better to have a detachable version. But equally why have a hood? Between neck gaitor/ shemagh/headover (whatever your flavour!) fleeve cap and helmet whats the need? If its lashing rain put on your wet gear and hood up.
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            • #36
              Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post

              The final point is a particular with a Northern Ireland based uniform supplier. I got 2 shirts the same size from them on one occasion. When I laid one on top of the other there was an extra inch of fabric outlining the smaller of the 2. Same goes for hat sizes, I've worn hats at work or in the DF for the bones of 35 years, yet their 59 was too big for me, and their 58 sat too high on my head. If they win the tender the cut and pattern should remain unchanged for the duration of that contract, with no exceptions.
              If memory serves correctly, then the same company were disqualified from the Nordic Combat Uniform trials as their garment failed to meet waterproofing standards after a number of wash cycles.
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              • #37
                Originally posted by northie View Post

                If memory serves correctly, then the same company were disqualified from the Nordic Combat Uniform trials as their garment failed to meet waterproofing standards after a number of wash cycles.
                Two different company's. The one disqualified from the NCU competition used to have the tender for our operational uniform. The other still has the tender for the squids seaweed cam and the current SD tender.
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                • #38
                  D Ord came and presented to RDF ORA officers day saturday last and gave an honest brief with samples . Looks good . That sizing thing "Get measured" I think is a good idea fairy job .... Had to change out too many pieces of kit down the years for people . That's process though - but the uniform looks the right way to go
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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by trellheim View Post
                    D Ord came and presented to RDF ORA officers day saturday last and gave an honest brief with samples . Looks good . That sizing thing "Get measured" I think is a good idea fairy job .... Had to change out too many pieces of kit down the years for people . That's process though - but the uniform looks the right way to go
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                    Why are we again trying to reinvent the wheel when an established international system for Military clothing already exists?
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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by ODIN View Post

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                      Why are we again trying to reinvent the wheel when an established international system for Military clothing already exists?
                      We aren’t
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                      • #41
                        SSD piece on new camo

                        Will the NS have to make a new Interior Ministry Camo to keep up?
                        New Irish Defence Forces Camouflage Pattern Developed by Crye Precision - Soldier Systems Daily
                        https://soldiersystems.net
                        Although the pattern has been kept under wraps, photos have recently been made public of the new Defence Forces camouflage pattern which will soon replace the four-color DPM, in service since 2000. Although called Disruptive Pattern Material, like the old British national pattern, the two patterns don't resemble one another. In Irish, the Defence Forces
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