• Various testing and evaluation of clothing, uniforms, soldier systems, materiel, equipment, and instrumentation are completed in or after exposure to various environments. The changes to the test items are noted.
  
• The environments and physical measurements on test items can include:
  

  - Climatic test chambers (1' W to 11' L x 10' W x 8' H)

  High and Low Temperature Testing High and Low Humidity Testing Temperature Shock Fungus Susceptibility

  - Salt Fog Chamber (3' L x 2' W x 3' D)

• Other physical and chemical testing includes:
  - Chemical Compatibility
  - Flammability (vertical, horizontal, and sleeping bags)
  - Color and Dimensions
  - Water permeability, buoyancy, and immersion

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Warfighter Directorate, 410-278-4277, email atcwd@atc.army.mil