Last defense against frozen feet.

Night falls. You're standing a lonely post in some rugged mountain pass far from home. You brace yourself against howling, wind-driven snow stinging your face. The temperature hovers around freezing, but with the wind chill it feels more like sub-zero.

You've endured fierce winters before, so you're prepared. Clothed in cold weather gear--parka and trousers, balaclava and hood, insulated boots and mittens--you're dry, warm and safe.

You're also wearing extreme cold weather socks, because you know that feet and toes are especially vulnerable to frostbite. Frostbite can numb and cripple your feet and leave you stranded in a white-out blizzard beyond the reach of help.

These heavy, over-the-calf socks were made for wear in sub-zero temperatures on rugged terrain. Here are some of their features:

* light gray heather color

* full padding at the ankle. instep and leg relieves boot and lace pressure

* padding in the ball and heel protects the foot and helps prevent blisters

* the toe is 100% worsted wool for warmth

Because of the thickness of these socks, you may need to wear cold weather boots one-half size larger than you normally would. Wear the socks when you're being fitted for cold weather boots.

None of these socks is found on the AMDF. Order on DD Form 1348-6 and put "NSN not on the AMDF" in the REMARKS block.

TO GET THE UTMOST PROTECTION AND WARMTH, CHOOSE COLD WEATHER SOCKS FROM THESE NSNS ...

                             Men's        Women's
                   Sock      Shoe         Shoe
NSN                Size      Size         Size

8415-01-511-0446   Small     NA           4 to 6
8415-01-511-0453   Medium    5.5 to 8.5   6.5 to 10
8415-01-502-2744   Large     9 to 12.5    10.5 to 13
8415-01-502-2745   X-large   13 to 15     NA