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Grey Group’s Second Anniversary Sale

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Time sure flies when you are having fun and based on my conversations with the staff at Grey Group, it feels just like yesterday that they started the business. Hard to believe, but it’s already been two years.

So based on this auspicious occasion, Grey Group is proud to announce a store wide sale both online and at their Ft. Bragg Pro Shop. Looking at this as an opportunity to give back to the community for all the support it has given them over the past two years, they are offering up to 50% off of everything in stock from Saturday November 14th to Saturday November 21st. That’s right. Everything is on sale, at various discounts up to 50%.

Grey Group has also launched a new homepage to act as their central hub, reflecting the history of their company, and the soul of their organization. It is truly worth the visit at: www.greygrouptraining.com. Another new feature is the launch of The Grey Group Training Community. Grey Group Training has never been about the gear, or the training. It’s ALWAYS been about their boys, about the lifestyle, about getting the job done. It’s about knowing there is work to do, doing it, and then relaxing. From the onset, the store has been about comfort. They offer free beer, plenty of places to sit, and there are always good movies playing and cool books around. They have taken this same concept and brought it to the internet. They want to build a community with their customers and hope you will contribute.

Scientific Utility

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Ranger TV

Check out Scientific Utility Brands in booth #708 at the Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo and Conference. Their product line demonstrates multiple everyday uses from simply starting a fire, warming up a can of soup, to disaster relief items that will conveniently help you out in situations of no power, no heat, and no light. They are great for survival, disaster preparedness, or just deployments in austere environments. They will be demonstrating and cooking with their products so be sure to stop by. Visit them on the web at www.scientificutility.com.

Army Camouflage Photosimulation Study Update

Friday, November 13th, 2009

As part of the Army’s plan to investigate options for a Afghanistan theater-specific camouflage pattern, PEO-Soldier is undertaking a photosimulation study of uniform colors and patterns, along with associated Operational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) such as body armor, helmets, and rucksacks, against a variety of backgrounds common to Afghanistan including foliage, high desert, and mountains. Specific emphasis was placed on ensuring accurate RGB values during data collection which occurred earlier this month. The information obtained during this trip has been transformed into a usable test format which will kick off soon, possibly as early as the week after next at Forts Drum, Bragg, and Campbell. Participants will have had recent combat experience in Afghanistan.

Desert All Over Brush Reenlistment

The photo, taken in Afghanistan, depicts LTC Mike Sloane, Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment, presiding over the reenlistment of a Soldier who took part in the camo study. COL Cole of PEO-Soldier commented that this is probably the first reenlistment in history of a Soldier in the All-Over Desert Brush pattern. Desert All Over Brush was one of the patterns used in the data collection effort and will be evaluated as part of this project.

Berry Compliant MultiCam Arc’teryx Combat Jacket

Friday, November 13th, 2009

The Arc’teryx Combat Jacket is now Berry Compliant. What’s more, it’s available in MultiCam. When introduced last year by Arc’teryx, the MultiCam variant was so popular it sold out in less than a week. Now, with Berry Compliance, restrictions on military purchases are a thing of the past.

Arc'teryx Combat Jacket in MultiCam

So get out your Government Purchase Cards and be the best dressed guys on the FOB (and the most comfortable). Individual orders can be made through the LEAF website. Units can order through their preferred outfitter like Grey Group Training.

Bates Footwear

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Bates developed both the Tora Bora Alpine Boot and M-8 Tactical Boot to support Special Operations Forces requirements.

The Tora Bora Alpine Boot offers ultimate protection for advanced mountaineering and high altitude operations and was engineered in partnership with the US Special Operations Command. This USA manufactured boot contains 200 grams of Thinsulate™ insulation and a GORE-TEX® lining, as well as a multi-terrain Vibram® rubber outsole for compatibility for crampons, skis, and snowshoes. It is quite a feat that this boot is Berry Compliant. Bates made a serious investment in building the infrastructure to build a technical mountaineering boot domestically.

Bates Tora Bora

The Bates M-8 Tactical Boot provides enhanced durability, stability, and traction in urban and field operations. Also manufactured in the USA, the M-8 features a Vibram® Mutant outsole for traction on wet as well as dry surfaces. For maximum cushion and durability, the M-8 features a direct-attach construction. An anti-bacterial, abrasion-resistant Dri-Lex® Camo lining delivers enhanced moisture management to ensure feet remain cool, dry, and comfortable. many do not know that the M-8 was actually developed to satisfy a SOCOM requirement for an assault boot. Bates answered the call with a modified version of their popular M-9. In addition to some minor modifications including a slightly shorter upper, Bates had to be prepared to produce the boot in various color schemes in order to support SOCOM’s individual service components.

Bates M-8

You can see these and the entire line of Bates boots at the Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo and Conference November 17-18, 2009 at the Crown Convention Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Camo Test Units Revealed

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Our friends over at Defense Tech spoke with COL Cole, Program manager for Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment at PEO-Soldier and he revealed the units who will be involved in testing of Crye’s MultiCam and the Army developed UCP-Delta as possible supplemental camouflage patterns.

The unit sporting UCP-Delta is the 3d Squadron of the 61st Cavalry of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and they have already received their test equipment. The 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry of the 2d Brigade Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division will soon be receiving their complement of MultiCam. Both bat­tal­ions currently oper­ate in Afghanistan’s east­ern Kunar province. Each Soldier involved in testing will receive four uniforms and associated individual equipment in the respective test pattern in addition to a standard RFI issue.

Extreme Outfitters Open House

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Extreme Outfitters is holding an Open house at their new store in Jacksonville, North Carolina on Saturday 14 November, 2009. Also, in conjunction with EOTAC they are giving away a Bushmaster Patrolman Carbine to celebrate Veteran’s Day. So, if you are in the area, stop in and try on some EOTAC clothing and enter for your chance to win.

Extreme - EOTAC Giveaway

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Gen III ECWCS Pro Packs ADS

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

ADS is the prime contractor for the US Army’s Gen III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System. Up to now they have been hard at work fulfilling the initial push of deliveries to the Army and have been unable to service individual orders. But they have built up their stock and are now offering sales to you.

They have developed tailored packages to meet any need and at great prices. For example, the Mid-Weight Cold Weather Package would retail for about $680.00 if sold separately but can be had at over $180.00 in savings when purchased as a single unit.

The Mid-Weight Cold Weather Package is going to prove very popular so we want to give you an idea of what is being offered.

ECWCS Gen III Midweight Package

The Package Includes:
GEN III ECWCS Level V Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket and Trousers as well as the Mid-Weight Shirt and Drawers.

The Level V Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket and Trousers are made from a wind and water resistant soft shell material and come in UCP. The material has a certain amount of mechanical stretch. They are designed for use in moderate to cold weather conditions as a soft shell combined with other base and insulative layers.

The Level II Mid-Weight Shirt and Drawers are manufactured from Polartec® Power Dry® Grid material in Desert Sand. Intended to provide light insulation in mild climates and serve as a base layer in cold climates, they wick moisture away from the body.

You have to visit ADS Tactical’s website to find the right package for you and they have a lot of options. This offer is reserved solely for individual purchase. These packages cannot be purchased by units. For unit orders please contact ADS.