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  5. Cost of garments

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    I didn't know we are back to the full ankle and wist cut garments.

    Thermax

    Thermax is a thermal, rib knit polyester fabric. The fibers are hollow so they trap body heat to warm the wearer. Thermax garments are made in only long sleeve tops and ankle length bottoms.

    Care: Machine was warm, permanent press. Non-chlorine bleach as needed. Tumble dry medium, permanent press.

    yeah, those are nice...i've worked in them in 20 below weather...outside...still bloody cold...but better than nuttin

  13. Am I Crazy?? (please read the post before answering

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    It might be worth it to look at the health insurance plan. Injuries or illnesses sustained in or traced to a war zone or even as a result of an act of war may not be covered by health insurance in your later years. Civilian Contractors may get different care and coverage than members of the military as well.

    not a problem..we will have government run healthcare...i need to make 80k a year just so i can afford to eat bread and spam after the tax hikes

  21. Am I Crazy?? (please read the post before answering

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    this is from their website,"

    LOGCAP WORK ENVIRONMENT TERMS and CONDITIONS:

    1. Dangerous Conditions:

    It should be understood that employment may be located in potentially dangerous areas, including combat or war zones. This might involve the possibility of suffering harm to your person or property by dangerous forces or friendly fire. These dangers are inherent to working conditions in dangerous environments.

    2. Duration of Employment Agreement:

    If you are extended a contingent offer of employment and you successfully complete processing in Houston, Texas, you will enter into an open ended employment agreement. KBR may offer to extend or end the employment agreement at any time. There is no guarantee of minimum duration for the employment agreement.

    3. Work Assignment Locations:

    Under the LOGCAP project, KBR deploys employees to Central Asia and the Middle East.

    4. Living and Working Conditions:

    The living and working conditions in Central Asia and the Middle East are harsh. The following is a list of conditions common to these locations:

    • You will be living and working on a United States or Coalition forces military base camp.

    • The bases may be dangerous and are subject to random gun fire, rocket propelled grenades and mortar rounds.

    • For your protection, you will be restricted to the base camp at all times.

    • Certain positions, such as truck drivers, may require you to leave the base to successfully complete your job duties.

    • The weather conditions are extreme and are dependent on your assignment location. During the summer months it can reach 150 degrees Fahrenheit/66 degrees Celsius and as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit/ -18 degrees Celsius with snow in the winter.

    • Sand and dust storms are common.

    • You can expect to encounter mice, rats, snakes, scorpions, ticks, flies, sand fleas, and other animals and insects in the camp and living quarters.

    • Living conditions vary per site.

    • You may be living in an 8-10 person tent and be issued a sleeping bag and cot.

    • Showers may be cold. There may be occasions where showers are not readily available due to power outages or other factors.

    • You will be provided with 3 meals per day. They may consist of hot meals or Meals Ready to Eat (MRE's) under certain circumstances.

    • You should anticipate a working schedule of up to 7 days per week and between 8 to 12 hours per day.

    • All positions are very hands-on regardless of your position/title, and every employee must be able and prepared to perform physical labor.

    • If you are a casualty of a Nuclear, Biological or Chemical attack, your body will be cremated and sent home.

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