This mini catalog features over 75 National Stock Numbers of items which ADS supports via the Tailored Logistics Solutions contract. Through this program the Defense Logistics Agency and by extension Defense Supply Center Philadelphia rely on commercial vendors to support the standard stock system. This alleviates the need for DLA to stockpile many items.
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In this business you usually hear about companies gobbling one another up so this is some very interesting news. It seems that Hi-Tec is splitting in two with separate companies being formed for outdoor and tactical markets. From the press release…
Since the inception of Magnum USA in 1982, both companies have functioned as one corporation with shared assets. With each company in a prime position for expansion, Co-Chief Executive Officers Bill Berta and Bob Kaiser will now assume individualized roles as the sole CEO for each brand —with Berta leading Hi-Tec Sports USA, and Kaiser taking the reigns of Magnum USA.
The military and tactical markets have been great for Magnum who supply desert boots to the British services. Additionally, we got a sneak peek of some upcoming Magnum designs last week and they have a 100% MultiCam boot in the works including the sole. As you know, the British military adopted their variant of MultiCam called Multi Terrain Pattern or MTP and they are going after loads of new kit in MTP.
Unfortunately, the Magum reps were a bit stand-offish so we were unable to get any pictures but they did tell us that they would be available at SHOT Show.
Released initially in March, the popular Kitanica PNT X.A is now offered in Khaki.
PNT X.A are constructed of poly cotton Ripstop fabric and boast an arsenal of features unavailable on other tactical pants. The PNT X.A host 12 pockets including two rear expandable dump pockets. It also has PALS webbing on the hip as well as knees that are double reinforced with extra layers of Ripstop and 500 denier Cordura®. PNT X.As are also designed with a contoured waistband with 7 belt loops for a secure conforming fit. These pants retail for US $160.
RESET will be exhibiting the latest version of the Rifle Integrated Power Rail (RIPR) System for AEWE at the ATK Booth #3110 today and tomorrow at the Infantry Warfighting Conference at the Ironworks Convention Center in Columbus, Georgia adjoining Fort Benning.
The RIPR features improved ergonomics as it is performance matched to the M-4; slimline battery case with etched battery orientation, streamlined battery housing, and integrated bolt release and improved battery magazine catch. The RIPRs on display are finished in hard-anodized black to match the weapon and environmentally hardened for reliability with no surface mounted or dangling connectors. Feel free to stop by and check it out…
Just in time for Fall in Afghanistan, these OTTE Gear gaiters are deigned for use with crampons, snow shoes and skis. Sized to fit over General Issue combat boots or light hiking boots as well as plastic or leather mountaineering boots, they are crafted from abrasion-resistant 1000D Cordura® nylon lowers with uppers made from lighter 330D Cordura® nylon. The gaiters feature Velcro openings for quick donning and doffiing and the top hem tightens with an adjustable elastic cord to ensure they stay up, even in deep snow.
The bottoms stay fast due to adjustable and durable Hypalon rubber straps to keep the gaiters from riding up in deep snow or mud. They are also adjustable due to the 2-inch wide Velcro closure. Altering the amount of overlap adjusts the circumference, allowing a fit over different boots and clothing systems. Sized Small – XX-Large and available in MultiCam.
www.ottegear.com
First off, what is this “THULS” thing? For starters, based on their patented Multi-Environment Rewrite System (MERS), it was developed by Mission Information Resources, Inc and has been adopted by the Marine Corps for use by small unit leaders. Over 40,000 handbooks have been fielded by the Marine Enhancement Program and this is how they describe it…
The Leader’s Tactical Handbook (LTH), TM-10203A-OD, Publication Control Number (PCN) 180102030 00, is the Marine Corps base model of the multi-environment rewritable system known and produced as “Tactical Handbook, Unit Leader, Small” (THULS).
They go on to describe its physical make up…
Breast and sleeve-pocket sized, the LTH is comprised of 60 cards, 10 tabs, & 120 pages of preprinted standardized information on a plasticized medium providing a write-on/wipe-off rewritable surface suitable for use in all weather conditions, including underwater.
And finally, its intent…
The handbook helps less experienced Marines organize information into logical chunks, concepts, and patterns and serves as a reminder during times of time-compressing, stress, and fatigue during garrison and field evolutions.
We want to applaud the Marine Corps for being first adopters on this system. Once you see a handbook, you will realize how useful it is.
There are loads of automated systems showing up in the battlespace to help you manage information and format reports but they all rely on two unreliable factors; power and comms. Power is finite and comms can be a mystery even to experts when faced with some environments. The beauty of this systems is that it is always there whether there are comms and power or not. Like they say, “Where Technology fails…THULS perseveres!” Additionally, it is not affected by weather. You can write with alcohol pens or pencils over and over. The waterproof pages can be written on even underwater for use as a dive slate.
Already the the medical community is looking at ways to adopt THULS. In fact, the pages can be decontaminated with medical grade materials and data written in pencil will not be destroyed.
Really, anyone who uses checklists or other formatted reports can benefit from THULS. What’s more, as additional formats are added to the catalog, the system’s modular nature will be even more beneficial. Pages or cards can be added and subtracted based on AORs, changing TTPs, attachments, new pieces of equipment, or to conform to new ROE. The design is anything but static. The limiting factor here is imagination. The basic technology can be adapted to any application. Aviation, diving, airborne, recce, maritime, you name it.
One thing we will address is the white pages. We asked the designers why they chose white and it was actually by necessity. Early models were offered with tan pages but those wearing Night Vision Goggles were unable to read the pages. Once the color was altered to white everything could be made out under NODs.
We have by no means even touched the tip of the iceberg with this system. And, they have developed other products to assist with the production of fire support and small unit movement overlays in addition to sector sketches. To learn more, visit M I R, Inc at the Infantry Warfighter Conference at Ft Benning 13-15 September or at Modern Day Marine at Quantico 28 – 30 September or visit them on the web at www.thuls.biz
While well known for their hard armor plates and vehicle solutions, ArmorWorks just recently began delving into the soft armor realm with Tyr Tactical and won a spot in Soldier Protection Demonstration 8 on their first run. If you are going to be at the Infantry Warfighter Conference at Ft Benning this week, check out their new armor products and meet the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) lightweight Champion Ben “Smooth” Henderson who will be on hand to sign autographs. They are located in booth # 506.
