Australian troops, the boys in Afghanistan will be receiving new body armour developed by the Australian Defence Department, possible with new camouflage uniforms that match the Afghan surroundings. The Chief of Army Lieutenant General Gillespie has taken the opportunity to speak to soldiers about the new clothing and equipment while visiting Australian troops in Afghanistan.
Some of the prototypes and demo sample LtGen Gillespie had was new camouflage clothing, known as mid-pattern DPCU (disruptive pattern camouflage uniform) ones desired by the special forces. LtGen Gillespie also mentioned about current body armour called MCBAS (modular combat body armour system) although very high-level of protection against small arms and blasts but it is very heavy about 11kg and not suitable for every situation. So defence has developed new body armour called TBAS (tiered body armour system) which when it will be finally complete will only weigh about 5kg and will be on issue this year. This new body armour can serve with both smaller and larger plates and ammunition pouches depending on the mission requirement.
Chief of Army Lieutenant General (LtGen) Ken Gillespie and Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the Army Warrant Officer (WO) Stephen Ward demonstrating new clothing and equipment at a Patrol Base in the Baluchi Valley. Foto: Defence
Warrant Officer Stephen Ward assists in the fitting of a prototype of body Armour during a demonstration of new clothing and equipment at the recreation area at Camp Baker at the Kandahar Airfield. Foto: Defence
Chief of Army of Australian Defence Formce Lieutenant General (LtGen) Ken Gillespie, and Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army Warrant Officer Stephen Ward showing new clothing and equipment to Austrlaian troops in Afghanistan. Foto: Defence
Lieutenant General (LtGen) Ken Gillespie, talks with Australian troops about clothing and equipment at the recreation area at Camp Baker at the Kandahar Airfield. Foto: Defence
Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie’s visit to the Multinational Base – Tarin Kowt. Speaking to the Australian troops about new clothing and equipment. Foto: Defence
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