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To: ASOC
The only thing not listed is is a white overjacket or pants.

Green on white is a little, well, visible.

I thought that was rather strange also.  Perhaps there's a thin overjacket that's supplied to troops working in snowy areas, but it's strange that no photos feature that.

And it seems that it would be simpler to issue clothing to these troops that's white already, so they don't have to bother with extra gear.

Hopefully all of this is available and just wasn't featured in the photos for some reason.

17 posted on 12/16/2006 12:34:58 AM PST by Stoat (Rice / Coulter 2008: Smart Ladies for a Strong America)
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To: Stoat
Most likely. When I was up at the NWTC, we had to wear 'tops or bottoms' of a white overall.

Strangely, when wearing just half, it is difficult to see or estimate the range to a person half camoed.

'Course, on a thermal imager, it altogether too easy to spot a person up and walking around.

On a semi related side note, we 'lost' a trooper in the back of the NWTC, past Mississippi Range. An AC-130 was in the AO and was able to spot the man in just minutes. I hope the one flying for the My Hood operation can find the missing climbers.
18 posted on 12/16/2006 12:43:36 AM PST by ASOC (The phrase "What if" or "If only" are for children.)
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