MCPS TYPE III GORE-TEX JACKET FOR MULTI-CLIMATE PROTECTION THE MCPS GORE-TEX SHELL JACKET IS NEEDED FOR AIRCREW MEMBERS TRANSFERRING INTO KODIAK. THIS IS THE ONLY JACKET AUTHORIZED FOR FLIGHT USE. THESE JACKETS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGN FOR COAST GUARD USE ABOARD AIRCRAFT PROVIDING FLAME, THERMAL, AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FOR AIRCREWS. THE JACKET AND TROUSERS ARE DESIGNED TO INTEGRATE WITH THE LAYERED MCPS SYSTEM WHICH IS AUTHORIZED. REF: R 231725Z JUN 05 AND REF: MSG R151446Z APR 08. THE JACKET ARE NEEDED TO SAFELY COMPLETE THE MISSIONS WE COMPLETE IN KODIAK. THE JACKETS ARE WEATHER RESISTANT TO THE EXTREME CLIMATES WE FACE AND ALSO COMPLY WITH THE FLAME RETARDANT REQUIREMENTS AND THERMAL CLIMATES WE FACE IN ALASKA.