The cap is worn alone or as a liner for the helmet assembly.The earflaps are fasten under or over chin, at back of neck, or are folded up around the top with the touch-and-close fasteners crisscrossed in the front...

The combination Cold-Wet/Cold-Dry Clothing System can be configured into two ensembles.The cold-wet ensemble is worn above 14°F (-10°C), and the cold-dry ensemble is worn below 14°F.The cold-dry ensemble protects down to -60°F (-51°C). The cold-wet configuration differs from the cold-dry in the number of layers and the choice of boots.The system uses layers of wool/cotton fabrics to trap air for insulation, and a water-repellent outer garment to maintain dryness...

The liners are buttoned into the field coat and trousers for extra warmth, and also can be worn as separate buttoned front liners (serve as an insulating layer for the ECWCS)...

The field coat and trousers serve as outer layer in cold-wet climate or as intermediate layer in cold-dry climate.They can be worn with button-in liners for extra warmth...

The extreme cold weather hood is an attachable component used with CW field coat, ECW parka, M1951 parka as a component of the cold/dry uniform...

The extreme cold weather parka and a liner which is attached inside the parka for extra warmth are worn as outer garment in cold-dry climate with a fur-ruffed hood for increased head protection...

The snow camouflage white arctic trousers and a liner which is attached inside the trousers are intended for wear in cold dry areas as supplimentary trousers...

The undershirt and drawers are intended for cold weather use...