Fort Belvoir, Va –
The Tactical Soldier Mobility (TSM) team under Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE) is celebrating the successful execution of a long-term, cross-functional effort to improve the availability and affordability of concealment systems. On May 14, 2025, Jesus Michael Linares, Task Manager for Parachute Fleet Management, and Blaise P. Liess, Assistant Product Manager for TSM, supported the first unit-level distribution of the Improved Ghillie Suit (IGS) to the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) supply team at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The IGS was developed to provide modular, mission-tailorable concealment capabilities for snipers and reconnaissance teams. Soldiers previously sourced commercial alternatives out of pocket due to limited availability.
Blaise and his team worked with Salute Uniforms, a U.S.-based manufacturer, to conduct a manufacturability study using TSM’s pattern and design inputs. The study confirmed their ability to produce the entire IGS system, including the modular jacket, cape, veil, sleeves, and leggings, at a reduced cost per unit without compromising system requirements. Salute Uniforms now produces these components using automated, modernized processes that have helped make scalable fielding possible.
The TSM’s efforts ensure units can now purchase the IGS at an accessible price point, equipping Soldiers with improved concealment capabilities designed to meet the operational demands of today’s combat environment.