1. Dominant Air Power: Design For Tomorrow…Deliver Today 1 648th Aeronautical Systems Squadron Michael J Perry, Maj, USAF Program Manager, AF Uniforms Air Force Uniform Program Office AAFA Fall GCC Meeting 2008

2. Dominant Air Power: Design For Tomorrow…Deliver Today 2 Overview Programs ABU PT Gear Heritage Coat FIRESAFE

3. Dominant Air Power: Design For Tomorrow…Deliver Today 3 Full Rate Production of ABU underway by numerous suppliers Distribution Plan –Oct 08: APECS available through DSCP –Jan 09: APECS Fleece Liner available –Oct 08: Sage green temperate boots at Basic Training In work –Light Weight ABU –Label for coats/trousers with AF symbol –Improved Fabrics (e.g. durable, light weight fabrics, stain resistance, etc.) –Stain resistant sage green boot –FR ABU / Combat Ensemble Airman Battle Uniform (ABU)

4. Dominant Air Power: Design For Tomorrow…Deliver Today 4 Shorts with Pockets Patterns complete DSCP to incorporate into current contract Evaluating new fabrics for light weight version Running Suit Same appearance, better fabric, lining Purchased prototypes for mini wear test Long Sleeve T-Shirt In AAFES Oct 08 Sweatshirt In AAFES Oct 08 AF Physical Training (PT) Gear

5. Dominant Air Power: Design For Tomorrow…Deliver Today 5 Description: To develop, procure, and distribute the Hap Arnold style service dress coat for the US Air Force. This is a multi-track development in 4 Tracks: Track 1: Issue Coat in Poly/Wool AF Shade 1620 –Currently wear testing coat – 3 configurations 4 locations Scheduled for Aug – Oct 08 –Final configuration decision summer Sum 09 Track 2: Commercial Coat –AAFES 100% worsted wool option (at members own expense) Track 3: Parade/Ceremonial –To follow final design determination of Track 1 Track 4: USAF Honor Guard Coat in 100% polyester –Wear test Jul – Oct 08 Heritage Coat

6. Dominant Air Power: Design For Tomorrow…Deliver Today Fire Resistant Air Force Equipment (FIRESAFE) 6 Airman Battle System- Ground Core layers: -Airman Battle Shirt -Airman Battle Ensemble CWU-27P Flight Suit

7. Dominant Air Power: Design For Tomorrow…Deliver Today Airman Battle System- Ground Individual Airman FR Protection Equipment –Items include: Base layer: FR Undergarments, FR Short Sleeve Shirt, FR Long Underwear, FR Socks Core layer: ABE, ABS, FR Gloves, FR Balaclava Outer layer: FR Lt Jacket and Pants Extreme Cold Weather: FR Outer Shell Parka and Pants, Heavy Wt FR Gloves, Heavy Wt FR Balaclava 7

8. Dominant Air Power: Design For Tomorrow…Deliver Today Future FR Projects FR Balaclava (Light and Heavy) Layering Ensemble System –Outer layer and Extreme Cold Weather Improved Flight Suit –Less expensive –Increased FR protection –Decreased Weight FR MOPP Gear 8

9. Dominant Air Power: Design For Tomorrow…Deliver Today FR Industry Day November 12-14 2008 –Location: San Antonio, TX –RFI posted at www.fedbizopps.gov Solicitation Number: SSAFCO1005 FR undergarments FR light weight materials FR balaclavas FR Jackets and pants New FR technologies 9

10. Dominant Air Power: Design For Tomorrow…Deliver Today Questions? 10