What characterize the recent changes in the tactical gear are its lesser emphasis on the uniformity characteristics and its mission-specific adaptability. The implementation, creation and development of this new gear to meet the threats and the conditions will have to take less than one year. Asymmetric Warfare Group was on the battlefield and they identified the new strategies important in keeping up with the tactics of the enemies. PEO or Program Executive Office Soldiers translate all these ideas into whole new equipment. The Equipping force sees soldiers receiving these new tactical gears as soon as possible.
The improved Outer Tactical Vest or IOTV and ARMY army combat uniform acu both have gone the process in the past one year. They have been updating depending on the feedback they got. The new Army combat uniform has no crumpling collar. It is using lesser Velcro. It also has buttons and trouser pockets. The fabric used for this product is insect and flame resistant since it has permethrine. Even the second Generation IOTV is seeing changes. While the recent armor body system has a plate carrier which is allowing the soldiers to shed weight a lot quicker, it is also keeping the organs protected. It has an adjustable vest which is equipped with quick-releasing cable.