BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY UNIFORM AND WAYS TO IMPROVE ITS PROPERTIES IN THE ASPECT OF IMPROVING THE PROTECTION OF SERVICEMEN

Abstract

In the conditions of the Joint Forces Operation in the East of Ukraine, every servicemen must be provided with everything necessary for conducting combat operations in difficult conditions. High-quality military uniform refers to the essentials in material support. Therefore, special purpose clothing for servicemen occupies an important niche in the Ukrainian market of textile materials and clothing and requires in-depth study of the requirements for it and identifying areas for improvement. The topic is relevant and important, because camouflage uniform is one of the most important factors of combat readiness and survival. It is used to protect the body from the adverse effects of the environment: cold, excessive solar radiation, wind, rain and snow, from mechanical damage, dust, dirt and insect bites. Field uniforms should facilitate the combat activities of servicemen: to disguise them on the ground, to be comfortable in the maintenance of military equipment and weapons, not to interfere with overcoming obstacles, including water, woods, swamps, etc. From an aesthetic point of view, military clothing adorns a person and makes it possible to recognize servicemen by type of troops, as well as by their military ranks. However, the most important value of clothing is to reduce heat loss by the human body and provide the most favorable conditions for maintaining body temperature at a constant level. Clothing covers more than 80% of the surface of the human body. With its help, an artificial climate (microclimate) is formed around the body, which should be the most favorable (comfortable). In modern conditions, the search for new ways and forms of material support of troops at the level of sufficient comfort for servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducted.