Original German Bundeswehr KBS SK Combat Jacket

Current-generation German military combat clothing built for demanding field use.

This original German Bundeswehr combat jacket is part of the modern KBS SK (Combat Clothing System, Armed Forces) and is also used within the IdZ-ES – Infantryman of the Future Enhanced System.

Manufactured in Germany between 2023 and 2025 according to Bundeswehr technical specifications, the jacket combines a highly functional combat cut with flame-resistant materials, extensive ventilation, equipment-compatible pocket placement, and integrated permethrin vector protection.

The fabric blend of aramid, FR viscose, polyamide, and antistatic fibers is designed for professional military use where durability, flame resistance, and comfort under equipment are critical.

The short, unlined construction and extensive underarm ventilation make the jacket suitable for active field use, while multiple adjustment points allow it to integrate with wet-weather and cold-weather layers.

Key Features

• Original German Bundeswehr production
• Part of the modern KBS SK combat clothing system
• Compatible with the IdZ-ES infantry system
• German 5-Color Flecktarn
• Flame-resistant fabric construction
• Integrated antistatic fiber
• Permethrin-treated fabric for vector protection
• Short, unlined combat-jacket cut
• Stand-up collar
• Two-way front zipper
• Concealed storm flap with multiple hook-and-loop closure points
• Underarm and forearm ventilation
• Flame-resistant mesh ventilation panels
• O-shaped ventilation zipper configuration
• Adjustable collar
• Adjustable waist
• Adjustable lower hem
• Flame-resistant fleece inside the collar
• Designed for compatibility with wet-weather layers, cold-weather insulation, and combat gloves

Identification & Insignia

• Center rank-slide attachment loop
• Hook-and-loop panel on left chest pocket flap for name tape
• German national insignia on both shoulders
• Hook-and-loop panels on upper-arm pockets for unit or formation patches

Pocket Configuration

• Two external chest pockets with concealed closures
• Side-entry concealed zippered chest storage
• Two zippered upper-arm pockets
• Integrated pen pocket
• Internal attachment loop in right upper-arm pocket
• Elastic retention loop for small equipment such as a USB drive
• Two concealed zippered forearm pockets
• Integrated elbow-pad pockets with ergonomic shaping and top zipper access

Factory Second – Important

This item is brand-new Bundeswehr production classified as factory second / 2nd quality.

Possible cosmetic or manufacturing imperfections may include:

• Small holes
• Minor color variations
• Minor weaving defects
• Other cosmetic irregularities

According to the supplier, these imperfections do not affect the intended functionality of the jacket.

Because the individual defects can vary from jacket to jacket, customers purchasing this item should expect visible cosmetic imperfections.

Production

Country of Manufacture: Germany
Production Years: 2023–2025

NSN

8415-12-406-5608

Color

German Flecktarn – 5-Color

Sizes

German Bundeswehr Sizes 1–30

Weight

Approx. 2.2 lb / 1 kg in BW size 10

Materials

• 50% Aramid
• 40% Flame-Resistant Viscose
• 9% Polyamide
• 1% Antistatic Staple Fiber
• Permethrin-treated for vector protection

Care Instructions

• Wash up to 140°F / 60°C
• Do not bleach
• Do not iron
• Do not dry clean
• Tumble dry on low only
• Do not use fabric softener
• Supplier specifies industrial laundering rather than a standard household wash cycle

Mission Frontline Take

This is one of the more interesting pieces of modern Bundeswehr clothing we carry because it is not a commercial Flecktarn reproduction.

It comes from recent German military production and belongs to the current-generation KBS SK clothing concept, with features designed around actual field use: flame-resistant materials, extensive ventilation, elbow-pad compatibility, equipment-oriented pocket placement, and integrated vector protection.

The fabric composition also immediately separates it from conventional cotton/polyester field jackets. Aramid and FR viscose make this a much more specialized garment intended for professional use around demanding operational environments.

We especially like the ventilation layout. Combat clothing has to work underneath equipment and during high activity levels, and the underarm/forearm ventilation gives the wearer considerably more control over heat buildup than a traditional field jacket.

The obvious tradeoff is the factory-second classification. These jackets may show visible production imperfections, including small holes or weaving defects. If cosmetic perfection is important, this isn't the right item. If you want a piece of recent German Bundeswehr combat clothing at a more accessible price, the value is much more compelling.