Recent events have resulted in debate regarding the nature of service in our all volunteer force. A friend shared this Army recruiting poster from 1985 with me. Incidentally, that’s the same year that I joined the Army Reserve while a junior in high school.
If you serve(d), do you feel it was your duty? If you have not served, how do you view our volunteer force?
On a larger scale, do you think the country and its military have lost touch with one another?
This Fall-Winter 2017, Prometheus Design Werx introduces their new Mountain Shirt. The design and build quality will speak to men who know and always choose high calibre gear and clothing. The Mountain Shirt embodies industrial workwear grade construction such as triple needle stitching and double elbows. This style also features a detail unique to PDW design direction, a dedicated pocket to stash your favorite ferrorod-fire steel. PDW used American sourced Wool Melton to build these shirts, which is a tried and trued fabric for wilderness use. Wool has many advantages such as no-melt, no-drip and insulates even when damp-wet. Subtle modern touches which improve durability and comfort include no-loss parasmock style buttons and an engineered pattern for freedom of movement. The Mountain Shirt is a modern classic, crafted to last, and in the pursuit of a life of your choosing.
The PDW Mountain Shirt will be available in 2 weights and 3 colors, starting with a 14oz. Heather Charcoal Gray or OD Green, and followed a Special Edition in heavy duty 21oz., Navy Blue, genuine Woolrich.
The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:
“There is no better made, finer quality a Wool Melton outdoor men’s shirt being built in America today. The Mountain Shirt was built to last and survive not only the wilderness, but weather fleeting trends and low grade materials that come and go. Cut with a squaretail, the Mountain Shirt doesn’t have to be fussed about and tucked-in to be worn comfortably. The overall styling and design intent of our shirt are drawn from the proven outdoor wear that has withstood the test of time and also a strong nod to the iconic USN CPO shirt. These are themes and considerations that have been consistently found in our design ethos from the beginning. This shirt is designed and built for use in the wilderness. Unlike most other wool style outdoor shirts, we use industrial workwear grade triple needle stitching on all major seams, double reinforced elbows, custom made parasmock style buttons that won’t come off, and unique to our design, a dedicated pocket to stash your favorite ferrorod-fire steel. From the Yukon, the Land of a Thousand Lakes, to the Adirondacks the PDW Mountain Shirt will be right at home and on your back. We craft and build this shirt in San Francisco, CA. A city with along tradition of producing some of the world’s finest workwear starting from the days of the great Gold Rush in the 19th Century, to the peak of ship building during WWII, and beyond. PDW is proud to carry on some of that tradition in this Modern Age.”
The PDW Mountain Shirt in Heather Charcoal gray and OD Green will be available starting on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 12:00 noon PDT via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.
The US Army Center for Initial Military Training is at Ft Leonard Wood this week in order to evaluate the proposed Army Combat Readiness Test. The evaluation includes Soldiers from the 1st Engineer, 3rd Chemical and 14th Military Police Brigades.
The goal is to replace the 40-year-old Army Physical Fitness Test, which is only 39% predictive of a Soldier’s ability to do his or her job, with the proposed ACRT, which is about 81% predictive.
According to a recent Army News story, the ACRT consists of six events:
2LT Elizabeth Tarbox extends her arms after lowering herself to the ground during the T pushup event Oct. 17 while testing the Army Combat Readiness Test at Fort Leonard Wood. (Photo Credit: US Army photo by Dawn M Arden (Leonard Wood))
A modification of the traditional pushup, where Soldiers lower themselves to the ground extending the arms into a “T” position before returning to the starting pushup position. This is repeated for the duration of two minutes.
1SG Alan Forester walks backward, dragging a weighted sled during the 250-meter sprint/drag/carry event Oct. 17 while testing the Army Combat Readiness Test at Fort Leonard Wood. (Photo Credit: US Army photo by Mike Curtis (Leonard Wood))
A Soldier begins in the down, or prone position, stands up and sprints 25 meters and back, followed by walking backwards while pulling a weighted sled to the line and back. Once back at the starting line, they grasp two 30-pound kettles, returning to the far line and back. After returning, this exercise requires them to sprint the 25 meters to the far line and back. This is a timed event.
Soldiers from 1st Engineer Brigade complete the leg tuck event Oct. 17 while testing the Army Combat Readiness Test at Fort Leonard Wood. (Photo Credit: US Army photo by Dawn M Arden (Leonard Wood))
Soldiers must grasp the bar with an alternating neutral grip in the dead hang position before flexing with elbows, hips and waist to bring knees up, touching both elbows, before returning to the dead hang position and repeat as many times as possible.
1SG Brad Reigel prepares to throw a 10-pound medicine ball for the standing power throw event Oct. 17 while testing the Army Combat Readiness Test at Fort Leonard Wood. (Photo Credit: US Army photo by Mike Curtis (Leonard Wood))
Soldiers must face backwards holding a 10-pound medicine ball, lower it to touch the ground, rises up and throw the ball backwards over their head as far as possible. Soldiers are allowed a practice throw and two record attempts.
SGT Robert Winstead prepares to lift a trap bar during the 3-repetition deadlift event Oct. 17 while testing the Army Combat Readiness Test at Fort Leonard Wood. (Photo Credit: US Army photo by Mike Curtis (Leonard Wood))
Soldier steps inside a trap bar, feet shoulder width apart and bends at the knees and hips while reaching down to grasp the handles with arms fully extended; stands up and lifts the bar by extending hips and knees until becoming fully upright, pauses, returns bar to the floor while maintaining flat back and without leaning forward. This is repeated two more times for a total of three repetitions.
Soldier runs a 2-mile running course that is solid with no more than a three percent uphill grade and no overall decline.
What’s next?
Over the years, the Army has looked at several new physucal fitness assessments, but so far, none have been implememted. Consequently, there is no word on when, or even if, the proposed ACRT might replace the APFT.
Brett, watching the protests at IACP.
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Constructed of 500D Cordura, this vest was designed specifically for use by USAF Security Forces. The manufacturer commented that it is a lightweight platform stable enough to increase load carriage performance, reduce wearer fatigue, also to stabilize and enhance soft armor inserts.
Features:
• Pockets for applicable sized SAPI, ESAPI, XSAPI plates
• PALS webbing for MOLLE Attachments
• Hydration/Communication Tabs for Routing
• Removable MOLLE Kangaroo Front Flap, holds three 5.56 30rd magazines
• Shoulder pads that cover the entire strap connecting the front and back panels
• Reinforced personnel drag handle on the back panel
• Plate carriers have hook and loop fasteners for name tapes/ranks on the front panel
• Front and Back panels should incorporate padding so plates will not rest directly on individuals in the absence of soft armor.
• Available in ABU pattern (Air Force tiger stripe), Coyote Tan, and Multicam
Lancer-Systems announced today that they have two Officially Authorized GSA Vendors ready to serve the procurement needs of our Local, State and Federal Government customers.
The Officially Authorized GSA Vendors are US Tactical Supply, Inc and Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc.
Lancer-Systems products, such as their excellent L5AWM Hybrid Magazines, are listed by these vendors on GSA Advantage under “Law Enforcement, Fire & Security”.
Said Ross Botha, Director of Government & International Sales for Lancer-Systems: “We are absolutely proud of our relationship with these two vendors and know that they stand ready to provide our customers with Lancer-Systems products and top-notch support.”
