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I looked at each Canadian tab on the list Operation East Wind site. The biggest complaint I have is their tolerance of Clothe The Soldier and Goretex clothing and boots, versus cotton, canvas and leather. The Bosnia campaigns reminded the Army about cold and wet operations, and it was able to either institute or accellerate the Clothe the Soldier introduction. The webpage smudge the actual end of the Cold War to five years later, perhaps so the better and more comfortable kit can be used.

My impressions -

Socks grey not green.
Warmth layer - very misleading.
Underwear - waffle cotton tops and bottoms were just fine until the Army issued polypro.
Helmet covers - no one had worn out combat shirts to rip up. QM wanted them back.
Boots - again leaning too far forward to allow Goretex versus old-school.
CF Goretex jacket - ditto. Combat Jackets were all there was for the longest time.
Stealth suits - ever heard of them?
Shelter Half - correct but there were plenty of acceptable alternatives.
Pocket knives - there is no man on the planet who opened a brand new C5 without breaking his fingernails.
Canteens - insulated canteens were definately a Bosnia innovation.
CF Flashlight - very misleading insistence on US made green lights.
Pad, pen and pencil - no mention of FMPs

If anyone wants, I can message 4 pages of observations. Scott's experiences no doubt differ, but no two units or organizations were every identical.