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14 SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT

Gore-Tex ® jackets are standard issue for the British Army. This soldier poses with a Heckler and Koch MP5 submachine gun.

Gloves There are many different types of woolen and ski gloves used by the elite forces. In cold weather they are extremely important to the stranded soldier. Mittens are the best at keeping the heat but they make it difficult for troops to use their fingers, which is vital for firing a rifle. Headgear A good deal of heat can be lost through the head, especially when the rest of a soldier’s body is appropriately insulated in cold conditions. Troops therefore