VKPO uniform explained

The Russian all season set of field uniforms (VKPO) (or All-season set of field uniforms in English) (Previously called VKBO - All-season basic kit in English) is a layered clothing system (popularly known as капуста/kapusta "cabbage") manufactured by the Russian BTK Group (Russian: «БТК групп») and adopted as a standard uniform by the Russian military, designed for use at temperatures from +15 °C (59 °F) to −40 °C (−40 °F).[1] [2]

The initial VKPO kit is in EMR but in 2023, Russia has adopted Multicam as a standard camouflage of its new Army field uniform kit, VKPO 2.0, VKPO 3.0 and VKPO 4.0. [3]

Description

The full set of VKPO (VKBO) is a multi-level system that includes up to eight layers of clothing. The use of various combinations of these layers makes it possible to provide comfortable work for a serviceman under different weather conditions with different physical loads. The minimum composition of the clothes of the VKPO kit is designed to work at temperatures above + 15 °C. In the maximally insulated VKPO (VKBO) configuration it protects from temperatures down to -40 °C. The ability to combine layers in accordance with the weather and the planned intensity of work is one of the main advantages multigrade set of field uniforms.[4]

The layers

All layers are worn with the basic two-piece EMR camouflage suit.[5] [6]

Layers 1 and 2 are worn under the EMR Summer suit.

Layers 3 thru 8 are worn over the EMR Summer suit.

The VKPO clothing system includes all in EMR unless otherwise noted:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Full Set of VKPO .
  2. Web site: ВКПО (ВКБО) - подробный обзор униформы . 2024-01-16 . forma-odezhda.com.
  3. Web site: Russian army receives first new camo uniforms from Triada-TKO Kalashnikov Defense News May 2023 Global Security army industry Defense Security global news industry army year 2023 Archive News year . 2023-11-02 . www.armyrecognition.com. 5 May 2023 .
  4. Web site: VKPO (VKBO) All Season Clothing System .
  5. Web site: Russian Army VKPO (VKBO) Summer Suit EMR (Digital Flora) .
  6. Web site: В Вооруженных Силах России осуществляется переход на новую полевую формы одежды . ru . The Russian Armed Forces are transitioning to a new field uniform . function.mil.ru . https://web.archive.org/web/20180212104029/https://function.mil.ru/news_page/country/more.htm?id=11879766@egNews . 2018-02-12.
  7. Web site: Russian Army VKPO (VKBO) Layer 1 Underwear Short Khaki .
  8. Web site: Long Underwear VKPO .
  9. Web site: Russian Army VKPO (VKBO) Layer 2 Underwear Long Fleece Khaki .
  10. Web site: vkbo-layer-3-fleece-jacket . russiancoldcamo.com.
  11. Web site: Russian Army VKPO (VKBO) Layer 4 Jacket EMR (Digital Flora) .
  12. Web site: Russian Army VKPO (VKBO) Layer 5 Demi-Season Suit EMR (Digital Flora) .
  13. Web site: Russian Army VKPO (VKBO) Layer 6 Water Proof and Wind Proof Suit EMR (Digital Flora) .
  14. Web site: VKPO (VKBO) Membrane Suit .
  15. Web site: Russian Army VKPO (VKBO) Layer 7 Winter Vest EMR (Digital Flora) .
  16. Web site: VKBO Layer 8 Winter Suit . russiancoldcamo.com.
  17. Web site: Russian Army VKPO (VKBO) Ushanka Winter Hat New Generation EMR (Digital Flora) .
  18. Web site: Russian Army VKPO (VKBO) Balaclava Olive .
  19. Web site: VKPO (VKBO) Mittens .