Do you miss wearing your light blue pajamas that were so thin you could actually use them to start a fire? Well, don’t worry – we’ll make you feel just like the criminal you once were with our RTL Shirt. Black ink printed in light blue 100% cotton so you can write in your own criminal number on the front.
Available in sizes Small – 2XL.
www.americanmarauder.com/resistance-training-lab-shirt
-Criminal Number 7
Details coming soon.
The US Army has recently revealed the new Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU), which will be available service-wide beginning in October 2015. The design, which is based on Soldier feedback, consists of 34 individual changes to the form, fit, function, and look of the APFU. The trunks, for example, feature a lighter, less stiff construction when compared to the current IPFU trunks, along with internal four-way stretch panel, a bigger key pocket, and a “convenient and secure ID card pouch.”
The APFU consists of five parts: jacket, pants, trunks/shorts, short-sleeve shirt, and long-sleeve shirt. The ensemble is modular, although it will ultimately be up to the platoon sergeants to determine the appropriate combination of components to wear.
The APFU will come in two types: Clothing Bag and Optional, visually identical, with the only difference being the use of different materials in their make. The Optional APFU will be available sometime between October and December of this year when it arrives in Army military clothing sales stores. The Clothing Bag issue variant will be issued starting April to June 2015, with Reserve, National Guard, and Senior ROTC receiving the APFU July to August 2015. The mandatory wear date will go into effect approximately October 2017, about three years after the introduction of the APFU.
www.army.mil/article/131411/New_Army_PT_uniforms_result_of_Soldier_feedback
Even though I spent most of my career in SOF units we aren’t a “Spec Ops” blog. Still, two big things happened in USSOCOM this week that are worthy of mention.
First, MARSOC, the Marine Special Operations Command was renamed Marine Raiders to adopt the heritage of the first USMC special operations unit in WWII.
“United States Marines take great pride in our special operations and irregular warfare heritage…From this point forward, the Marines of MARSOC will be officially aligned with the Marine Raiders of World War II and are charged with maintaining the high standards and traditions that accompany such distinction,” stated Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos in a proclamation he released August 6, 2014, which calls for “the official continuation of our Corps’ special operations heritage from the Raiders of World War II to our modern day Marines.” (Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Josh Higgins). Read the entire press release here.
Second, the US Army’s Military Information Support Operations units have been redesignated as PSYOPS. PSYOPS is the original name and was changed in 2010 under the direction of ADM Eric Olson, former Commander of USSOCOM.
FORT BRAGG, NC – All Military Information Support Operations Command (MISOC) units at Fort Bragg, N.C., have re-designated as Psychological Operations (PSYOP) units effective Aug.5, 2014.
The former 4th and 8th Military Information Support Groups (Airborne) are now the 4th Psychological Operations Group (POG) (Airborne) and the 8th Psychological Operations Group (POG) (Airborne), with their subordinate units being called Psychological Operations Battalions (POB). MISOC will retain its namesake for the time being.
This re-naming of PSYOP units will not affect any unit organization or operations as 4th and 8th POG continue to operate.
I’m quite pleased to see both of these changes and perhaps now those lames who think the term is “pog” and not the correct “Pogue” will take the extra time to put the “U” and “E” back where they belong.
Under Armour’s Mobtown basketball shoe features a slim athletic cut designed to offer better mobility by eliminating the bulk of extra fabric. The camouflage upper, called Dune (it’s not licensed MultiCam, but it’s certainly inspired by Crye’s pattern), is made from water-resistant canvas. The ultra-soft collar lining and full-length Micro G sockliner make up the inside of the shoe.
Also available with a Black full-grain leather upper.
www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens-ua-mobtown-basketball-shoes
Kitanica’s new LWV (Lightweight Vented) Long Sleeve is constructed from a combination of 4.5 oz. poly/cotton ripstop and antimicrobial moisture managing A.M.Y./Sorbtek Mesh, the later of which is located behind/under the arm as well as the gusseted back for breathability. Storage options include left and right angled and pleated front chest pockets, with pen tubes on the left pocket. The elbows feature double layer reinforcement, and the garment is bar-tacked at the stress points and features double needle top-stitching.
Available in Black, sizes SM-2XL. Made in the USA.
Also available with short sleeves.
This is a new patch cooked up by the folks at Zero Division Signature Management. They’ve also got a blurry camouflage that goes perfectly with the design. Unfortunately, this is all the info we’ve got on the patch or the camo.
Although not part of the Task Force series, the new Innox GTX Low and Mid will be available in Coyote and Black. Spring 2015 from www.lowa.com.
