As the NICE project doesn't have an Internet site yet, here are the contents of the IntraNet site for those without access, along with the some pics/links not already posted by CDN Aviator:
Naval Improved Clothing and Equipment (NICE)
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Welcome to the NICE web site. Here you will find the latest information about project deliverables, timeframes and priorities as well as the rationale behind the project.
Project goal
To provide state-of-the-art operational clothing and equipment to Naval personnel to promote interoperability and permit the conduct of joint and combined operations around the world.
General Information
Canadian governmental policy directs that the Canadian Forces (CF) participate in multilateral peace and stability operations anywhere in the world, and maintain multi-purpose combat-capable forces with a high degree of interoperability with our allies. This requires a modern task-tailored, globally deployable force that can respond quickly in joint or combined operations. Naval personnel must have appropriate clothing and equipment to carry out this demanding mandate. The Navy created the NICE project to address its own operational clothing requirements following the Army’s example of the Clothe The Soldier (CTS) project.
Previous operations have illustrated shortcomings in Naval clothing and equipment. The NICE project will address these issues, and will negate the recent practice of uncontrolled locally purchased clothing items. The items acquired under NICE will take advantage of technological improvements in material performance and clothing design since existing NAVAL garments were procured. These improved features include but are not limited to fire retardancy (FR), electro-static dissipation (ESD), moisture vapour permeability (MVP), and more effective insulation properties.
Items & Clothing
Here you will find a description of the items being acquired through the NICE project:
1. 2-in-1 Rain suit/wind breaker – Waterproof, static dissipative suit (2 pc) navy blue / black in color for wear as a walking out dress in hot weather and during cool, low relative humidity conditions. It will have thermal dissipative characteristics to be wearable from +10 to +25C. This item is expected to proceed directly to implementation.
(no pic, but will likely be modified from the CCR). I have seen one of the jackets, it is like the CCR but black, uses the NCD rank slip-on.)
2. Boots – Hot Weather – Non-insulated - (wearable to + 40C) safety boots (CSA Z195 Grade 1 Toe) with static dissipative or insulative penetration, POL resistant non-slip soles. A waterproof, Moisture Vapour Permeable (MVP) capability, either integral or as an issue sock is necessary.
3. Environmental Clothing – It will be worn as field operational clothing in place of the current naval combat clothing. It will be the same as or similar to the Integrated Clothing Ensemble (ICE) currently being fielded by DSSPM. Suitable for Port Security and Base Defence Force duties as well as field clothing for Training Establishments CFFSE and CFNOS (anti-static, POL phobic).
(no pic)
4. Boots – Temperate Weather - Insulated (wearable to –25C) safety boots (CSA Z195 Grade 1 Toe) with static dissipative or insulative penetration, POL resistant non-slip soles. A waterproof, Moisture Vapour Permeable (MVP) capability, either integral or as an issue sock is necessary
5. Coveralls Hot Weather - Tan colour, lightweight (5.5 oz Nomex), fire retardant, anti-static one-piece coverall (MOTS). This item, currently in the naval inventory is required for additional issue to submariners and clearance divers.
(no pic)
6. Coveralls Temperate Weather – Navy blue in colour (7.5 oz Nomex), fire retardant, anti-static one piece coverall (MOTS). This item, currently in the naval inventory is required for additional issue to submariners and clearance divers.
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7. Socks – This foot covering will incorporate the new wicking properties (e.g.: Cool Max) to ensure maximum anti-blister capability. (includes
3 layer sock system & hot weather sock)
8. Thermal Underwear– The NICE issue of 5 shirts and 5 drawers to all naval personnel.
(no pic)
9. Gloves Cold/Wet Weather – These gloves will be as per Clothe The Soldier combat gloves one (1) pair. (pic/info
here)
10. Ballistic Eyewear – Ballistic Eyewear is required for universal issue to naval personnel including reserves, for protection from UV rays in both summer and winter. The lenses must be shatterproof and the frame compatible for wear with headsets, helmets and ear defenders.
11. Ballistic Vest – Ballistic protection is required for ships' bridge personnel, Force Protection Teams, Naval Boarding Party and Port Security personnel. It is anticipated that this item can proceed directly to implementation.
(no pic)
12. Anti-flash Hoods & Gloves – Protection is required for ships' personnel during action/emergency stations in the event of flash or fire resulting from incoming ordinance or domestic fire. NICE project will explore market improvements in FR materials. There will be no design change to the current hood and glove.
(no pic)
13. Hot Weather Hat – This headwear will be as per the CTS wide brimmed combat hat, except in Navy blue or natural in colour. Issue of this hat would be limited to personnel deploying on “Hot Weather” operations only. It is anticipated that this item can proceed directly to implementation.
14. Liner (removable) Navy Winter Parka - The current Navy Winter Parka is acceptable for wear in temperatures of +15C to -10C. Naval personnel are subjected to extreme cold temperatures dipping to -40C. A removable liner would compliment the Navy Winter Parka and keep personnel comfortable in extreme cold temperatures.
(no pic)
15. Utility Vest - Members on board ships need to be able to work in austere conditions during emergencies and the actual carrier (warbag) is not ergonomically suitable for all tasks. The new vest will provide comfort and be customizable to each member.
16. Drawers, Temperate Underwear (Unisex) – To provide the standard issue of 5 pairs. (info/pic
here)
17. “T” Shirts, Cotton, crewneck – To provide the standard issue of 5 shirts each.
Comments
Your comments, suggestions and ideas for additions or improvements to NICE purposed items of kit are greatly appreciated. Our goal is to provide you, the naval community, with the best possible solutions to your operational kit needs by the most economical means. To best do this we need to know what you, the end users, require.
Let us know what you think, your opinion matters.
Email your comments to: (email is on the website, I don't want to post here)
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Pic's not provided by CDN Aviator, or in the links above, are attached below.
