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Archive for July, 2013
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Monday, July 8th, 2013BHI’s Ultimate Assailant Targets
Monday, July 8th, 2013
The new Ultimate Assailant Targets series was developed to simulate real-life tactical scenarios in a two-dimensional environment. Offered in 16 different scenes. If the unique images and light and shadow contrasts weren’t challenge enough, the price is certainly right. 25 targets for $10.
www.bhigear.com/ultimateassailanttargets
Old Virginia Modified Herringbone Fabric
Monday, July 8th, 2013While this Old Virginia Modified Herringbone fabric has zero tactical application, it’s still cool to see these small mills continue to manufacture specialty fabrics here in the US. In this case, the fabric is woven on a 1939 Crompton & Knowles W3 shuttle loom and used by The Hill-Side to produce ties.
Old Virginia: The Hill-Side’s “Modified Herringbone” Fabric from The Hill-Side on Vimeo.
For The Ladies – The ACU-A Isn’t Just For The Ladies
Monday, July 8th, 2013According to an Army press release, the recently released Army Combat Uniform – Alternate is authorized for both female and male Soldiers as it offers more fit options. The uniform is already being issued to Basic Trainees at Ft Sill and Soldiers can choose to wear either the ACU-As or the ACUs.
The new uniform trousers feature: wider areas at the hips, waist and backside; elastic around the waistband instead of a pull string; adjusted pockets and knee-pad inserts; and a shortened crotch length.
In the jackets, changes include: adjusted rank and nametape positioning; adjusted pockets and elbow-pad inserts; slimmer shoulders; a thinner and more fitted waist; and a longer and wider ACU coat bottom. Also, buttons are replacing the Velcro pockets.
According to the Army, Soldiers can purchase the ACU-A at Military Clothing Sales Stores at Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Lee, Va.; Fort Belvoir, Va.; and Fort Eustis, Va.
Blue Force Gear to Exhibit at Warrior Expo East
Monday, July 8th, 2013Blue Force Gear® will be displaying at the ADS Warrior Expo East Show on July 11 – 12 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Blue Force Gear tells us that they will reveal, for the first time, their MOLLEminus™ line in Coyote Brown. SSD will be on hand to share photos of this new color. Military and Law Enforcement end users who would like to increase performance by switching to the lightest tactical nylon equipment, please email sales@blueforcegear.com to make an appointment or come by to meet the Blue Force Gear team and discuss your needs.
Tangram 7-Piece Patch From Maxpedition
Monday, July 8th, 2013Sure, morale patches are intended to entertain, but as art. The Tangram from Maxpedition on the other hand, can entertain because you can reconfigure its 7 Hook-backed geometric pieces into a variety of shapes. I guess you could call it the first modular morale patch.
For example, you could make a cat. But the variations or myriad.
The Tangram puzzle originated in China and is used to stimulate thinking. Here are a few more examples of shapes.
Made from PVC rubber and offered in Arid or SWAT colors.
Forces Focus – RCAF SAR Tech
Monday, July 8th, 2013Last Friday, 6 new Search and Rescue Technicians graduated from an intensive 11 month program at the Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue, based at 19 Wing Comox in British Columbia. They join the ranks of about 160 SAR Techs who are trained in advanced trauma life-support, land and sea survival, and specialized rescue techniques, including Arctic rescue, parachuting, diving, mountain-climbing and rappelling. Although assigned to the Royal Canadian Air Force they can tryout from any of the country’s service components.
Unlike the US Air Force’s Guardian Angel Weapon System consisting of Pararescuemen (PJ), Combat Rescue Officers (CRO) and SERE Instructors, the SAR Tech’s primary focus is not Combat Search and Rescue. Their SAR area of responsibility includes over 15 million square kilometres of land and sea and encompasses the world’s longest coastline and SAR Techs as well as the skilled aircrews they work with respond to more than 8,000 incidents annually that average over 1,200 lives saved and assistance to over 20,000 persons.
Congratulations to the graduates! According to the DND only about 1 in 3 candidates is accepted into training.
Master Corporal Jérôme Bourget, from Lévis, Quebec.
Master Corporal Anthony Bullen, from Boxey, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Master Corporal Jeff Elliott, from Victoria, British Columbia.
Master Corporal Chris Martin, from Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Master Corporal Brent Nolasco, from Peterborough, Ontario.
Master Corporal Oliver Willich, from Kincardine, Ontario.
All Photos – DND
Hazard 4 Skin Diver
Monday, July 8th, 2013The Skin Diver from Hazard 4 joins the Combat Seal and Combat Base rash guards as one of three new shirts meant for use in the water. In all three cases they’ve assembled a garment made from the strategic placement of materials in different areas.
In the case of the Skin Diver they’ve combined 2mm neoprene on the chest with 1.5mm neoprene for the abdomen/back/arms. Additionally, Hazard 4 has incorporated loop material panels on the arms and chest for unit patches, i.d.’s, name-tapes, morale patches, and glint tape.
Sizes small – 2xlarge.
hazard4.com/products/apparel/skindiver
