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Archive for August, 2011
Today Is National Airborne Day
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011Whiskey 5 with Adventure Operations Group
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011What
Tactical Adventure Courses, Adventure Travel, Specialized Consulting and Low Profile Protective Security. AOG’s Tactical Adventure Courses are designed to develop and enhance mission focus and performance and are perfect for corporate groups, military and law enforcement teams and adventurous individuals. AOG’s consulting services range from conducting staff and operations assessments to providing highly adaptable, low visibility security and executive protection teams.
Where
Adventure Operations Group is based out of the Hampton Roads area near Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our Tactical Adventure Courses can be held at Private Training Facilities, Urban and Rural areas, Military Bases and US Government facilities. AOG staff can travel to your facility, office or city to consult with your group. AOG’s low profile protective specialists can deploy on short notice for special events, domestic and international travel or any occasion that requires adaptable security specialists.
When
Adventure Operations Group was founded in 2009.
Why
Adventure Operations Group is a company that is focused on our client’s missions and goals. We follow many of the same principles and imperatives that guide our nation’s special operations forces and other elite teams. We continually innovate, communicate effectively with our clients, listen to their needs and seek to deliver services that exceed expectations, every time. Contact AOG today to see which of our services are right for your organization.
www.adventureoperationsgroup.com
5.11 Tactical Introduces New Fabric
Tuesday, August 16th, 20115.11 Tactical® just released Flex-Tac®, a patent pending new fabric that is lightweight, features increased breathability, stain resistance and colorfastness and most importantly it stretches almost 20% more than traditional tactical pants. Available August 2011, 5.11 is introducing the new Stryke® Pant with Flex-Tac® as their next generation tactical pant.
5.11 Tactical engineered the new Flex-Tac® performance stretch fabric to offer 2-way horizontal stretch (20% more) with quick recovery and improved breathability and durability. Fibers are woven in a coil so they stretch and recoil each time extra mobility is needed. Traditional stretch fabric is typically made by weaving spandex in with a fabric making it heavy and less breathable with poor stretch recovery. It also breaks down easily when exposed to high temperatures, repeated washings, and any use that’s heavier than simply fashion. 5.11 Tactical also maintained the fade, soil, and water resistant properties of the original Flex-Tac fabric even when the fabric was stretched.
The story of the development of the new Flex-Tac fabric and associated Stryke pant is definitely worth sharing. Francisco Morales, President of 5.11 Tactical, took a trip to Jordan and the UAE, where he met with security contractors and elite US military operators who wear and are fans of the 5.11 Taclite Pant. According to a 5.11 press release, Morales pressed them for feedback on how the pant could be improved for their needs. “Create a performance stretch fabric,†was their overwhelming request and Morales knew that he had a groundbreaking task ahead of him.
He went to explain, “The goal was to add functionality for our tactical operators by increasing range of motion and reducing the amount of resistance the fabric would give them,†said Morales. “In order to maintain our durability and comfort we used the high strength-to-weight ratio of our popular Tacliteâ„¢ fabric. This allowed us to keep the strong rip-stop weave and add the extra functionality that stretch delivers.â€
WPRC Announces New Members
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) announced yesterday that ForceProtector Gear, Silynx Communications (Silynx) and Wilcox Industries (Wilcox) have joined the organization and will participate in its effort to promote the tactical clothing and equipment industry.
The three new Coalition members are unique organizations producing mission-critical equipment. ForceProtector Gear designs and manufactures new and innovative tactical nylon equipment for the military with a mission to replace legacy items with compelling new designs. Silynx Communications, Inc. is a world leader in software defined micro soldier systems with hearing protection/enhancement capability. Wilcox is an industry leader in the design and production of high quality tactical equipment for use by the Department of Defense and Federal Agencies.
In just under two years, the WPRC has grown from a concept to the leading voice in advocacy for the domestic industry that supplies American service members with the clothing and tactical equipment critical for mission success. The WPRC membership speaks with a single and increasingly strong voice on the issues that impact domestic manufacturing and the safety of American military personnel in harm’s way. The current WPRC membership includes: ADS, Inc., Bates Footwear, Benchmade Knife Company, Bluewater Defense, Brookwood Companies Inc., Darn Tough Vermont, DuPont, Duro Textiles, Eye Safety Systems, Honeywell, Insight Technology, International Textile Group, Leading Technology Composites Inc., London Bridge Trading Company, Milliken & Company, New Balance Athletic Shoe Company, Otis Technology Inc., Outdoor Research, Pelican, Polartec, Smith Optics, Surefire, LLC, Tactical Holdings, TenCate, Wiley X, W. L. Gore and WT Tactical.
For more information on the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition please visit www.warriorprotection.net.
Klymit Pad Sale
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Klymit’s new Recon series of sleeping pads we told you about last week are already available for sale from Extreme Outfitters. They are offering a free TAS PT Mat with the purchase of each Coyote Klymit Pad. The XL and Ultralight versions are also available.
www.extremeoutfitters.us
Grey Man Lesson: Spotting a Hidden Handgun
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011This is an oldie but a goodie, first published by SSD in March, 2010. It’s just as poignant today as when we first mentioned it and has remained worth sharing since the data was initially prepared in 1992.
While this graphic actually dates from 1992, it does contain quite a few details that are of use both offensively as well as defensively. Originally, published in the New York Times the data came from NYPD Detective Robert Gallagher based on criteria he used to size up suspects. Megan Jaegerman, the artist who translated this information into a readily usable format has been lauded for this and other work. She succinctly synthesizes a great deal of information into a story that can be interpreted with the eye.
Corps Strength – Warming Up and Cooling Down
Monday, August 15th, 2011
You may not realize it, but an important area of physical conditioning (and long term health) is something rarely spoke of; that being the warm-up and cool-down. In the Marine Corps, any organized PT session almost always takes the time to preform a thorough warm up. When I first enlisted back in 1981 it was the “Daily 7”, 28 years later when I retired in 2009 it had grown to the “Daily 16”. These both take about 10 minutes, and at the end your warmed up, loose and unless you were hung over, ready to roll into some hardcore PT. To end the session we conducted a cool down and stretch. While that is the case for formal PT, I doubt that most people take as much time for a proper warm-up and cool-down when exercising on their own, and they should. The warm up increases blood flow to the muscles, thus increasing metabolism. Warmed muscles have an increased speed of contraction and both oxygen usage and nerve transmission are improved. A good warm-up also allows your heart rate to gradually rise to a workable rate.
The benefits of a cool down are also numerous; reduction of Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness: “DOMS” (In other words genius you’ll be less sore tomorrow, if you do a good stretch out after you PT). A cool down helps reduce the level of adrenaline in your system (less chance you’ll get dizzy), and it gradually returns your heart rate to a resting level. But probably the best benefit to a good warm up and cool down is that it helps prevent injury. Warmed up muscles are much less likely to “Pull or Tear” and a good stretch after PT (while you’re still sweating) will help increase your range of motion, which is a proven method to help avoid injury. The point is that before you engage in any serious PT, (or sports) you need to warm up and cool-down properly. In my book Corps Strength I outline an effective warm-up and cool down. They are simple to learn and only take about 5 or so minutes to perform. in any case take the time to do both, it will pay off in the long run.
Good Luck
MGunz
corpsstrength.com
New DCCU from Taiwan
Monday, August 15th, 2011
Thanks to reader JLC, we can offer these photos taken at the at Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) in Taiwan of this new digital pattern and uniform designed by Taiwan Military Armaments Bureau called the Digital Camouflage Combat Uniform (DCCU).
