This is an example of Canadian Army desert boots used by Canadian troops in Afghanistan. They were manufactured by Boulet Boots of Canada with vibram soles (a rubber sole with deep tread). They are worn with the Canadian arid cadpat field uniform (Camouflage Pattern), in desert-type environments. The Converse boot is a high-performance boot. This …
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Tablets, Water Purification
Wholesome drinking water has become recognized as one of the important elements entering into the conduct of warfare. Water is used for such a variety of purposes that it is absolutely necessary to both man and beast. Without water of any sort, an Army would soon become entirely demoralized and actually perish. Water is as …
Suit, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear)
An NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) suit, also called a chem suit, or chemical suit is a type of military personal protective equipment. NBC suits are designed to provide protection against direct contact with and contamination by radioactive, biological, or chemical substances, and provide protection from contamination with radioactive materials and all types of radiation. They are generally designed to be worn for extended periods to allow …
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Agent, Paper, Chemical Detector (M8)
The M8 chemical detector was a Canadian invention, first standardized in 1963. By 1964 it entered US service as a part of the M15A2 Chemical Agent Detector Kit. About 67,000 of these kits were produced from 1965-1969, with most other NATO nations also purchasing the M8. Chemical Agent Detector Paper is a type of paper used for detecting the presence of chemical agents, including nerve …
Mitt, Decontamination
Decontamination is the process of removing or neutralizing contaminants that have accumulated on personnel and equipment. Decontamination protects workers from hazardous substances that may contaminate and eventually permeate the protective clothing, respiratory equipment, tools, vehicles, and other equipment used on site. It (a) protects all site personnel by minimizing the transfer of harmful materials into …
Detector, Chemical Agent, Nerve Vapor
The M8 Detector Paper detects the presence nerve agents and blister agents. They are known by their chemical name, or a two-letter NATO designation, also classified by where or who discovered them. M8 paper is a preliminary detection technique best suited for detection of liquid on non-porous materials. Each sheet of paper has three separate detection dyes. The yellow color …
Cap Forge, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps
A forage cap is a small military cap with a visor and a round, flat crown to be worn with undress uniforms (a uniform for use on other than formal occasions). The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps (RCOC) was an administrative corps of the Canadian Army, with roots traced back to 1871 (formerly the Canadian Stores …
Cap, Forage, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps (RCASC)
A forage cap a small military cap with a visor and a round flat crown to be worn with undress uniforms (a uniform for use on other than formal occasions). The RCASC was established by General Order No. 141, as the Canadian Army Service Corps (CASC), on November 1, 1901. The CASC was modelled directly off the British …
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Cap, Forage, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (RCAMC)
A forage cap is a military cap with a visor and a round or flat crown to be worn with undress uniforms (a uniform for use on other than formal occasions). The cap shown has a 45 mm wide maroon or cherry wool band, associated with medical services, with the body of the cap fabricated …
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Cap, Forage, RCEME
A forage cap is a small military cap with a visor and a round flat crown to be worn with undress uniforms. The Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) cap badge has changed many times since the Corps’ inception. CF Green service dress forage cap with badge is shown at the left. In May …