This video originally came out last month showcasing Russian Special Forces troops. This is an English translation and it’s very interesting to see the improvements in individual equipment afforded these troops.
Archive for June, 2012
Forces Focus – We Are Called Spetsnaz
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012MFK02 From Hardcore Hardware Australia
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
The MFK02 from Hardcore Hardware Australia features a 134mm long by 6mm thick blade of D2 tool steel with a Black Teflon coating. The handle is made from G10 textured handle available in Coyote and Black, secured with Torx screw.
This modified tanto design is suited for penetration and prying. The MFK02 also features an aggressive partial blade serration for cutting webbing/belts and has an extended plexi-glass break pommel to suit gloved use or operators with larger hands.
Tactical Reloader Dump Pouch from High Ground
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
The Tactical Reloader Dump Pouch from High Ground features a slightly tapered design so that its easier to retrieve partially spent magazines. The roll up design can be worn on MOLLE or standard belts and the easy-pull cinch cord is designed so you only need one hand to close or open the pouch, letting you keep one hand on your weapon at all times. Finally, there’s elastic inside and out.
Berry compliant and made from 500D Cordura, the Tactical Reloader Dump Pouch is available in MultiCam, Ranger Green, Coyote Brown, UCP and Coyote Tan.
www.highgroundgear.com/products/tactical-reloader-dump-pouch
SORD USA Light Field Uniform Now Available from PredatorARMAMENT
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012SORD USA has stripped away some of the extras from their of their popular standard field uniform to introduce a lightweight version. The MultiCam Jacket and Field Pant are manufactured from 50/50 NYCO Ripstop and the A-TACS AU version is 52/48 NYCO Ripstop. There is also a solid Tan version featuring a lightweight 100% cotton.
To save weight, SORD has cut the number of pockets on the jacket from 9 to 3. It features a 2 chest pocket design with no bicep pockets. Additionally, there is a 3rd pen pocket on the left side of the chest.
In the light variant, the pants have gone from from 10 to 6 which include 2 cargo pockets, plus integrated front hip and rear pockets on each side of the pant. Additionally, the seat is not reinforced. Sizing for the pants range from Small to Extra Large and the jackets fit large for their size.
Replacing UCP – The Truth of It All
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012I think one thing needs to be made crystal clear. The main stream media is beginning to pick up on the story that the Army is evaluating camouflage as part of the PEO Soldier sponsored Army Camouflage Improvement Effort. It must be made brutally clear that this effort may not result in a new family of camouflage patterns at all for the Army and the sponsor has not made any claims to the contrary.
What is supposed to happen is that the effort should result in a set of recommendations for Army leaders. It’s up them to decide the Army’s course of action. In fact, earlier this year I had the opportunity to ask a single question of MG Tony Cucolo, the Director of Force Development at the G8. Naturally, my question involved the replacement for UCP and whether the Army was ready to program $5 Billion over the FYDP to recapitalize camouflage. The answer didn’t do much to instill confidence. “They’re working on something down there at PEO Soldier,” came the reply.
Think about that.
Stars, Stripes and Blue Towels Contest from Outgo
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
July 4th is coming up and to help celebrate 236 years of Independence, we’ve launched a photo contest with Outgo. Show your Patriotism and submit an original patriotic photo now through July 22 for a chance to win one of ten Outgo Field Kits. The kits include a Soldier Systems logoed Microfiber Towel, Z-Mask & more. All-in-all, over $500 in prizes. Enter today at www.mcnett.com/outgo or bit.ly/OutgoContestFB. Winners will be announced on July 12.
Black Powder Red Earth T-Shirt Now Available
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Available in Small – XXLarge, this graphic T captures the essence of the graphic novel ‘Black Powder Red Earth’ with a full frontal panel with additional printing on the sleeve and back. BPRE has attained a cult-like following through a combination of a distinctive visual style and an excruciatingly researched storyline that creates a world so real you can feel yourself living it. Combat Veterans too appreciate the realism depicted in the vignettes that are based on real world events. Show your support.
