ECWCS GEN III
features a 12-piece set of component items that enable Soldiers to wear up to seven different layers, depending upon how cold it is. The seven layers and twelve components are:
- Level I
- Lightweight undershirt and drawers
- Level II
- Midweight shirt and drawers
- Level III
- Fleece jacket
- Level IV
- Wind jacket
- Level V
- Soft shell jacket and trousers
- Level VI
- Extreme cold/wet weather jacket and trousers
- Level VII
- Extreme cold weather parka and trousers
