Mist’n Go, Inc is offering the Modular Combat Cooling
System (MCCS) first deployed with US troops in 2003. An upgraded
vest was introduced in 2005. MCCS provides a two tier system,
covering the thorax, head, neck and arms. It is worn under standard
military body armor. The vest has detachable sleeves which allow
wearing an OTV directly on top of the cooling garment, which is
worn over the T-shirt. The system's design allows for exchange
of rear packs while on patrol, without removing the protective
OTV. The torso represents the main heat-sink for managing the
core body temperature. To control the greatly increased heat stress
from interceptor OTV armor, phase change packs are attached to
the cooling vest’s pockets, maintaining a constant temperature
of 58 degrees for over hours. Head cooling is provided by an evaporative
cooling beanie cap. When worn under a helmet, phase change packs
are added inside the helmet.
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