Kelty has introduced their new Berry Compliant 1 Man Field Tent. It can be used with or without the rainfly, with the actual tent incorporating mesh sidewalls with 70D ripstop nylon bathtub floor and apex at the top. Two aluminum polls with shockcord make it easy to pitch or strike. The tent has two three-quarter zippered openings while the rainfly incorporates an awning on one side and extra storage area out the other.
Available in Coyote Brown with a 2 Man version on the way.
The new Byte Tactical is based in the commercial variant. Powered by 2 AAA batteries, it features a white spot (100 lumens) and a red flood at up to 96 hours. The big difference is that there is a lockout mode ro avoid light NDs and so that the light won’t vampire the batteries to empty when not in use.
At the Strohman Enterprise booth we got to check out the new Garmin Foretrex 601 and 701 with Applied Ballistics LLC Engine, wrist mounted navigators. The 701 combines three capabilities in a single device.
-Applied Ballistics
-Garmin GPS Navigator
-Jumpmaster
Additionally, they both use signals from GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellite systems with simultaneous display of two coordinate systems. They also include a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass and a barometric altimeter. The user can store up to 500 way point, 20 routes and 10,000 track log events.
With the 701, Applied Ballistics has implemented Sight Scale Factor, and the entire bullet library onboard. Everything can be done directly on the device. This device is also a part of the AB Connect System. So FW updates to this device will always contain the latest bullet library. The software has also demonstrated its accuracy for Extreme Long Range shooting, with solutions past 10,000.
What’s more, battery life in navigation mode exceeds 48 hours and lasts up to one week in UltraTrac mode and the backlight has an ultra low NVG mode.
The Foretrex 601/702 features a 2 inch display and weighs just 80 grams (2.8 ounces).
Finally, they’re offering Berry compliant loop bands. Other options include Quick Fit wrist bands.
appliedballisticsllc.com/products/devices/g701
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – July 10, 2017 – DPS, makers of the world’s most advanced pre-pregnated carbon skis, has entered into an agreement with MultiCam® to produce skis that feature the MultiCam Alpine™ pattern. DPS will offer these specialty skis to the military and tactical market through a new custom order program.
The MultiCam Alpine™ pattern was developed to effectively reduce the visual and near-IR signature of a person operating in snow-covered environments. The pattern of the graphic is intended to be used in every area of operation that receives significant snowfall.
Although the MultiCam Alpine™ pattern employed in this program will primarily be coupled with DPS’ award-winning lightweight Tour1 family of skis, the distinctive pattern can also be paired with any DPS model. To demonstrate the possibilities of this program, DPS prototyped a pair of 2017/18 Alchemist Wailer 99s with the snow-specific camouflage graphic.
DPS will showcase the new product at ADS Inc.’s Warrior Expo East, a premier industry event designed to bring innovative operational solutions together with military, government, and law enforcement professionals.
For more information, and to view a pair of these exceptional tactical tools, visit booth #1309 at the Warrior Expo East show in Virginia Beach, Virginia July 13-14, 2017.
Welcome to the 10th annual Warrior East Expo!
During General Martin E. Dempsey’s 41 years of service to our nation, he commanded everything from a Cavalry Troop to an Armored Division and went on to serve as Commander of US Central Command as well as both Chief of staff of the Army and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. GEN Dempsey retired from the US Army in 2015.
GEN Dempsey’s address was about leadership. He led off with a rhetorical question of why people follow and showed us this photo of US Marine Private First Class Paul E. Ison running through Japanese fire at ‘Death Valley’, Okinawa, Japan, 10 May 1945.
His answer was, “Trust.” Trust in the mission. Trust others on the battlespace. Trust in society.
GEN Dempsey went on to discuss leadership in the age of “digital echos.” He got to this topic by positing that PFC Ison would have an iPhone on him if that photo had been taken today. With that comes access to information and along with it, increased scrutiny. GEN Dempsey explained that a digital echo is a snapshot in time. A meme, if you will. These digital echos are neutral and can reinforce the best or the worst in us. Leadership is a competetion for trust.
GEN Dempsey stated that it can be difficult to discern between facts and digital echos. This can place leadership in competition with the led. Someone is always competing for hearts and minds. Some of this phenomenon is fed by a need to belong.
A leader must have a moral compass which will help the work to building trust.
Give Them Memories
Give your subordinates and your familes a feeling of belonging. The institition is built for it, with its slogans, uniforms and shared experiences. He advised, “If you do it well, do it better. If you don’t do it, do it well.”
Listen, Amplify, Include
Listen
GEN Dempsey always wanted his supordinates to know that he valued them. He recalled his graduation from CGSC in 1984 and an address by General Otis, who commanded Europe at the time who told them a central theme of his leadership style.
“When is the last time you let a subordinate change your mind?”
Written on a 3×5 card kept in GEN Otis’s breast pocket.
While GEN Dempsey didn’t carry the same card, it resonated with him and he considered ways to connect with his troops.
Amplify
Make your message the most resounding, but don’t pit those you lead against one another. Always remember to instill trust.
Include
Digital access is exclusive, not inclusive. It all goes back to trust and belonging.
Relinguish Control to Preserve Power
The final point GEN Dempsey made was to, “relinguish control to preserve power.” His example was the energy sector and how electric power companies have brought renewable energy and customer control of how they get energy into their networks. He sees this same concept in the defense sector coming with interdependance with allies, because doing it alone is too expensive.
In closing
GEN Dempsey closed by saying that he wants his legacy to be, “a Wwrrior’s heart, immigrant’s spirit and a servant’s soul.”
POOLER, Ga., July 13, 2017 – Blue Force Gear®, the designer and manufacturer of the world’s finest weapon slings and tactical equipment, will present an array of products at the ADS Warrior Expo East in Virginia Beach, Virginia from July 13 to July 14.
Product demonstrations and seminars are scheduled for Blue Force Gear tactical equipment including the Micro Trauma Kit NOW! (MicroTKN!™) and MARCO™, a more efficient, effective and compact way to carry marking sticks for room clearing. Attendees will also have the chance to learn from educational courses and try interactive exhibits during the expo.
“Blue Force Gear is always working to introduce the best tactical equipment for our armed forces and civilians,” said Tom Kaleta, Blue Force Gear’s Director of Marketing. “We had a great turnout during the ADS Warrior Expo West, and are thrilled to bring that excitement to the east coast this weekend showing off some of our amazing products launched this year.”
The Defense to Response Technology Program is intended to identify Department of Defense (DoD) developed technologies that have achieved a Technology Readiness level 6 or 7 and transition these technologies to enhance public safety and homeland security. Twelve finalists will be selected to attend the Defense to Response Technology Showcase, September 18-20, 2017 in College Station, Texas. During this Showcase companies will tour some of the most realistic training facilities, meet first responders and present to a panel of responders, business leaders, and investors. Three companies will be selected to receive up to $110,000 of services from TEEX Product Development Center (PDC). Selected companies will work with TEEX PDC over 9 months and will receive:
·Market validation and competitive insight for responder adoption
·Business mentors and guidance to structure a business plan for technology
·Responder mentors and guidance to integrate the technology with the responder industry
·Testing protocols, execution and validation with a TEEX TESTED® report
·Strategic manufacturing plan
·Marketing mix and strategy development
·Cost proposal and use of funds
·Access to investors
To apply click here.
For more information visit www.teexpdc.com or www.facebook.com/teexpdc.
