MTek Weapon Systems has just released the Predator G4 (lighter, stronger, faster) Faceshield along with the associated MACH1 Cover. MTek tells us that the the new G4 is thinner and lighter than earlier versions yet still stops AK (7.62×39 lead core) rounds at 25 feet.
ADS Inc has just announced that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will serve as keynote speaker at this year’s Warrior Expo East, July 12 and 13, 2012 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Mr Giuliani proved an inspiration to America during the events subsequent to the 9/11 attacks.
In his keynote titled “Principled Leadership: In the Face of Change and Crisis”, Mr Giuliani will share and inspire with his compelling look at the skills and principles of leadership. He will discuss how effective leadership inspires success and drives excellence from the team around you no matter what your mission.
Be sure to register for Warrior Expo East and attend Mr Giuliani’s speech at 9:30 AM on the 12th of July.
To register, visit warrior-expo.com/warrior/east
US Tactical Supply puts out a great catalog. No BS here. Hard or soft-copy, get yours at ustacticalsupply.com.
Based on this photo of packaging for Magpul’s new Maglink, I’d say they will be hitting stores very soon.
Unveiled right before SHOT Show, the Maglink is a coupler for PMAG 30 and the new PMAG 30 M3 magazines which allows the user to attach two magazines together for more efficient speed reloads, and to keep an additional 30 rounds of ammunition accessible on the weapon at all times. The MagLink features a two-piece bolt on design and durable, lightweight reinforced polymer construction.
NOTE: the MagLink is not compatible with the first generation PMAG 30 or other variants such as the PMAG 20, EMAG, PMAG 30G, or PMAG 20LR.
Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corporation’s print on demand camouflage service, Deceptex, is up to 164 available patterns.
We spoke with Hyperstealth at Warrior Expo West and Guy Cramer said that uniforms would be available in a field uniforms cut similar to the ACU as well as an Underway uniform cut.
Available this Summer from www.hyperstealth.com/deceptex.
We reference DOTMLPF all of the time. But what does it mean? Here is what the Defense Acquisition University has to say about it –
“DOTMLPF stands for:
– Doctrine: the way we fight, e.g., emphasizing maneuver warfare combined air-ground campaigns
– Organization: how we organize to fight; divisions, air wings, Marine-Air Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs), etc.
– Training: how we prepare to fight tactically; basic training to advanced individual training, various types of unit training, joint exercises, etc.
– Materiel: all the “stuff” necessary to equip our forces, that is, weapons, spares, etc. so they can do operate effectively
– Leadership and education: how we prepare our leaders to lead the fight from squad leader to 4-star general/admiral; professional development
– Personnel: availability of qualified people for peacetime, wartime, and various contingency operations
– Facilities: real property; installations and industrial facilities (e.g. government owned ammunition production facilities) that support our forces
The idea is to fix the capability gap (emphasis added).”
DoD speaks in terms of ‘capability gaps.” This means you are faced with a threat or warfighting challenge that you haven’t encountered before and need a solution for. You see the breakout of each of the letters in DOTMLPF but you have to consider it as a hierarchical means to a solution. Doctrine is way at the top and all of the other attributes have to fall into place to actualize that Doctrine. Notice that Material is toward the bottom. That’s because it is so expensive in both time and money. What you are going to find, is that if you really take a look at the issue, the solution will probably be somewhere else in the hierarchy (or a combination of factors).
If you’ve got a problem, you don’t call the A-Team, you reference DOTMLPF.
The Power Breezer mobile cooling device is an energy efficient cooling system that can drop the temperature over 27 degrees in a 3000 sq/ft area (uncovered or partially covered). It uses no harmful chemicals and, unlike swamp coolers, it won’t spray water all over personnel and equipment but rather uses a process incorporating water atomization.
The Power Breezer mobile cooling device is available for unit and agency orders through www.adsinc.com.
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In this third of four articles on softshell fabrics used by Arc’teryx LEAF in their garments, we will be covering Burly Double Weave.
The Arc’teryx workbook (kind of a catalog for retailers) describes the fabric as, “Breathable, weather- shedding Burly Double Weave works as high output outerwear or cold climate mid layer. The weight and slight loft of the double weave traps some air and provides some insulation and bulk.” It’s well named. Notice the term “double weave?” It’s two interlocking stretch weaves; a smooth, weather shedding face and a polyester moisture wicking liner weave, brushed for comfort next to the skin.
Burly Double Weave falls in the ‘soft shell’ category for apparel but is used extensively in many categories at Arc’teryx (Outdoor apparel, LEAF apparel, Outdoor harnesses and Gloves). Burly Double Weave features a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish and a fiber content of 50% nylon (face weave), 43% polyester (lining weave), and 7% spandex. Overall, it’s a robust fabric weighing 8oz/yd sq or 275g/m sq. Burly Double Weave is used in Crocodile, Urban Wolf, Rawhide (for gloves), and Black.
Consider Burly Double Weave a three-season (October-April) fabric. It’s just too hot for warm weather use, like any softshell. However, it features excellent breathability due to its construction so it’s great for high levels of physical activity. The inner, wicking weave just tags into the face weave every 10 warp yarns. Additionally, the face weave sheds snow well and is extremely durable. The two layers combined help out a bit with insulation during sedentary periods. The mechanical stretch associated with this fabric is very generous. When combined with the cut of the Drac Jacket and Pant, you may find yourself sizing down rather than up if you are on the edge. Additionally, the double weave construction will leave you feeling like it’s warmer than other softshell fabrics. Finally, one thing you are going to notice is price. It’s much less expensive than Tweave.
Look for Burly Double Weave in these LEAF products –
Drac Jacket
Drac Pants
Cam SV Glove
