It's not an all-round, multipurpose pattern, only a replacement for DCC (Desert Combat Clothing).
Lovely looking pattern though it is, it wouldn't be much use in a temperate or jungle environment.
Temperate CS95 will still remain.
I'm pleased to hear we're getting rid of the Mk3 Kevlar helmet.
It's not a particularly wonderful helmet design. I have a Dutch helmet which is of very similar pattern to the US PASGT. They are manufactured in Spain and are in service with several European forces. It's far better than our helmets.
They only dowside is that because of the "all around" headband suspension and lack of side space it means that ear defenders cannot be worn with it, and it's not easily compatible with our field telephones, radio headsets etc. That is one real bonus the Mk3 has going for it.
Looks like this new helmet is a good mix of the two.
The L85A2 is a good weapon. Currently there are few fitted with the UGL. There are no plans at this time to make the UGL a standard issue on the Individual Weapon.
I don't think there is anything wrong with the SUSAT, it's a good sight. I think the move to ACOG is simply change for change's sake.
Looking at the way it's fitted I can't see that it will be particularly stable in the field. We'll see how it proves itself but I anticipate a revision to the attachment following shortly.
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Though have to say the SUSAT does need replacing now.
