ADS, Inc. is the premier provider of the advanced Protective Combat Uniform system from Beyond Tactical. With the Beyond U.S. Special Operations Command Custom PCU Cold Weather Layering System, ADS, Inc. provides clothing layers integrated with and enhanced by Beyond technologies. Some of these features include dynamic patterning, integrated layering, and lamination for decreased weight. This special forces cold weather clothing system is designed for environmental protection in the harshest climates. With four possible combinations covering cold, wet, and dry weather, this advanced protective combat uniform system will protect the warfighter between -50°F and over 45°F.
Clothing Programs & Kits
- GEN III ECWCS
- FREE | Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble
- PCU | Protective Combat Uniform
- New Balance System 7
PCU | Protective Combat Uniform
ADS is the premier provider of the Beyond™ U.S. Special Operations Command Custom PCU Cold Weather Layering System.
Potential PCU level combinations include:
Active - Cold: 0° - 30° F
- Silk Line Shirt and Brief (Level 1a)
- Grid Pant and Shirt (Level 2)
- Shock Jacket and Pant (Level 5)
Static - Frigid: Minus 50° - 0° F
- Grid Pant and Shirt (Level 2)
- Malamute Jacket (Level 3)
- Shock Jacket and Pant (Level 5)
- PL5 Vest, Jacket, and Pant (Level 7)
Active - Wet: 30° - 45° F
- Base Line Shirt and Pant (Level 1b)
- Shock Jacket and Pant (Level 5)
Active - Frigid: Minus 50° - 0° F
- Grid Pant and Shirt (Level 2)
- Shock Jacket and Pant (Level 5)
- PL5 Vest (Level 7)
Beyond is the official manufacturer of the U.S. Special Operations Command Custom PCU Cold Weather Layering System.The system is based on the fabrics and experience of the larger Protective Combat Uniform, yet is enhanced and fully integrated with Beyond™ technologies including:
- Dynamic patterning for a custom fit
- Advanced design
- Integrated layering
- Computerized cutting systems
- Lamination for decreased weight
- Increased durability
PCU is designed to provide a broad level of environmental protection and withstand the harshest environments on earth. Each piece fits and functions either alone, or when used in the system, to provide the most options and highest possible performance.
PCU Level 1A: Silk Line T-Shirt & Briefs
- Lightest long underwear shirt and briefs
- Silk weight Polartec® PowerDry®
- Advanced patterning
- Comfortable in hot conditions
- Berry Compliant
- Size: X-Small - 5X-Large
Level 1B: Base Line Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants
- Midweight long underwear shirt and pants
- Most versatile Base layer
- Advanced patterning
- No inseam for comfort
- Berry Compliant
- Size: X-Small - 5X-Large
Level 2: Grid Fleece Pullover & Pants
- 100 weight PowerDry® Grid Fleece
- For cold to frigid activity
- Your ‘go to’ shirt and pant layer
- Berry Compliant
- Size: X-Small - 5X-Large
Level 2: Zip Pocket Shirt
- 100 weight PowerDry® Grid Fleece
- For cold to frigid activity
- Your ‘go to’ shirt
- Berry Compliant
- 12 oz
- Size: X-Small - 5X-Large
Level 3: Fleece
- High Loft Fleece
- Light weight warmth
- The foundation to Layer 3
- Berry Compliant
- 18 oz
- Size: X-Small - 5X-Large
Level 3: Cold-Blooded Fleece
- 100% Windproof
- Very warm with little bulk
- Wicks moisture, while the outside repels water
- Draw string collar
- Left external chest pocket w/cord tie & hip shock cord
- Berry Complaint
- Size: X-Small - 5X-Large
Level 4: Wind Break
- Wind and rain protection
- Active use under BDUs
- Berry Compliant
- 11 oz
- Size: X-Small - 5X-Large
- Color: Alpha Green, Coyote
Level 5: Glacier Soft Shell Jacket & Pants
- EPIC’s Glacier fabric
- Slight Stretch
- 98% wind resistant
- Jacket: 18.5 oz., Pant: 19 oz.
- Berry Compliant
- Color: Alpha Green, Coyote
Level 5: Cold Fusion Jacket & Pants
- Wind Resistant & Water Repellant
- Fleece stretch woven face
- Jacket: Zip off hood, pit pips, zippered arm cargo pockets, hand warmer pockets
- Pants: Waist zipper for adjustment and drop seat, ankle zippers with gripper elastic, thigh pockets
- Berry Compliant
- Size: X-Small - 5X-Large
- Color: Alpha Green, Coyote
Level 6: Gore-Tex® Jacket & Pants
- Use when being deluged
- GORE-TEX® two-layer
- 100% seam sealed
- Berry Compliant
- Durably Waterproof & Windproof
- Jacket: 18 oz., Pants: 8.5 oz.
- Berry Compliant
- Size: X-Small - 5X-Large
- Color: Alpha Green, Coyote
Level 7: LOFT
Winter weight Primaloft construction, good for keeping out the cold.
- Lightweight, loft insulated level has the feel of down, but retains its warmth when wet.
- Silicone, encapsulated fabric sheds water effortlessly and gives you the greatest warmth possible while the liner speeds moisture away.
- Berry Compliant
- Size: X-Small - 5X-Large
- Color: Alpha Green, Coyote
Contact ADS today for more information about PCU: Protective Combat Uniform, Advanced Protective Combat Uniform System
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