The second installment of UF Pro Presents : The Pro’s Guide To Tactical Shooting is Team Shooting.
In this scenario, you’ll learn how to react when ambushed and how you and a teammate can work your way out of it.
Archive for 2018
UF PRO – Two Man Fire-team Tactics
Thursday, March 29th, 20182018 USASOC Sniper Comp – Rauch Precision Tripod Concealment Sleeves
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018Shadow Tech is well known in Sniper circles for their HOG Saddle. They had quite a few wares for the Precision marksman but one thing which stuck out was the Tripod Camo Sleeves by Rauch Precision.
Available in MultiCam and Kryptek Highlander, these sleeves are made from 1000D Cordura with a no-slip backer. They are laced into place with shockcord which can be used to hold foliage or other items like a Kestrel. They also deaden the noise when Tripod legs are banged.
They are a made specifically for the PIG 0311-G Tripod, also from the makers of the HOG Saddle. However, they’ll make custom length versions if you inquire.
2018 USASOC Sniper Comp – Spartan Precision Equipment
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018UK-based Spartan Precision Equipment is a newcomer to the Sniper Comp vendor tent. They have been inroads into the US with their lightweight Javelin Bipod.
They use a combination of Carbon Fiber legs, 7075 aluminum fittings and a rare earth magnet attachment system which quickly connects the bipod to the rifle. They have a variety of fittings for different rifles.
Spartan Precision also offers a lightweight tripod called the ‘Sentinel’ Rifle & Optics Support System.
Dan Brokos Even Stipples His Carbine’s Pistol Grip
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018I had a chance to check out one of Dan Brokos’ (SGM, USA Ret) during last week’s USASOC Sniper Comp. Naturally, the Troy Industries carbine was outfitted with his new accessory line, but something struck me. He relies on a stippled GI pistol grip.
Latest Issue Of Tactical Magazine Frag Out Is Online
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018The latest issue of the Polish tactical magazine Frag Out! is now available.
Featured articles:
SHOT Show 2018
Fabryka Broni “?ucznik” Radom P99AS
MSBS/GROT – bayonet and fire control group
Troy Industries XM177E2 My Service Rifle
AK From Radom – Pioneer Pac Hellpup after few months
Olight World Valkirie PL-2
Fenix Worldwide FD41
Vortex Optics Spitfire 3x Prism Scope
CARINTHIA ISG 2.0
Tasmanian Tiger TAC Modular Pack 30
Clawgear Enforce Flex
Luminox Master SEAL Carbon 3800 series
Edge Eyewear Legends
and more!
Read the English edition at fragout.uberflip.com/i/958224-frag-out-magazine-19 or the Polish version at fragout.uberflip.com/i/949596-frag-out-magazine-19-pl.
Polaris is 1st Off-Road OEM to offer Overseas US Troops Vehicles at The Exchange
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018Minneapolis, March 26, 2018 – Polaris® has signed on exclusively with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Military AutoSource® to be the first and only off-road vehicle manufacturer to offer military members privileged pricing on vehicles purchased on overseas U.S. military bases. Orders of Polaris® vehicles are sent to the military member’s U.S. Polaris® dealer of choice.
“We are thrilled to be adding Polaris® to the family of brands available through Military AutoSource,” said Ken Engberg, senior vice president of marketing, Military AutoSource®. “Polaris and their incredible products exemplify the passion, personal freedom and leadership that truly reflects our men and women in uniform. As always, Military AutoSource stands ready to enable our service members to make the most of their well-deserved downtime in pursuit of their own personal adventures on, and now off-road!”
Polaris® off-road vehicles will be available for purchase exclusively at overseas Exchanges later this Spring. Parts, garments and accessories can be ordered directly through the military member’s U.S. Polaris® dealer of choice. The full Polaris® off-road vehicle line up will be offered.
– The Polaris RANGER® is the industry’s best-selling utility side-by-side (SxS), known for its rugged off-road capability and smooth ride. Perfect for farms, hunting, or simply working.
– The Polaris RZR® is the best-selling recreational SxS, known for delivering the ultimate combination of power, suspension and agility. The RZR® is engineered for all off-road recreational riding with friends and family, including for trails, deserts, dunes, rocks, and mud.
– Polaris GENERAL® is the best-selling crossover utility vehicle (UTV) on the market. Polaris has expanded the Polaris GENERAL® line-up with more models to choose from including a military-inspired, limited-edition vehicle. The Polaris GENERAL® provides riders the best combination of recreational performance with RZR®-inspired suspension and power paired with a 600 pound dumping cargo box to get work done.
– The best-selling Polaris Sportsman® all-terrain vehicle offers legendary ride and handling for the toughest trails and tasks.
– Polaris ACE® continues to bring the revolutionary, single-seat experience to riders. The Polaris ACE® line has a standard roll over protection system and a full line for trail riders of all types.
More details are available online at Militaryautosource.com/Polaris.
“We harness our 60-plus year legacy of off-road leadership to proudly deliver ultralight military vehicles to our troops, and we’re extremely excited, especially as a U.S. founded and based company, to now offer our full line of off-road vehicles for their personal use through the Exchange,” said John Olson, PhD, vice president and general manager, Polaris Government and Defense. “With many current and former members of the Armed Services, Polaris knows the value of a great deal and wants to share our passion for riding with these heroes. Great people deserve great products and gear.”
This program is offered through Military AutoSource®. Eligible military personnel are those who are stationed or assigned to an overseas base for 30 consecutive days or more and have unlimited Exchange privileges. This includes U.S. government civilians, military personnel and civilian contractors. The purchase must be made while the eligible personnel is stationed overseas. See militaryautosource.com for more eligibility details. Once purchased, the Polaris® ORV will be delivered to their local U.S. dealership where it can be picked up by the purchaser, a friend or a family member. Accessories can also be purchased through the local dealer.
High Angle Solutions – Scarpa Ribell
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018Extremely light and comfortable thanks to the exclusive Sock-Fit Plus construction system and extremely performing in all terrains thanks to the innovative and exclusive curved last shape which allows a fast “stile alpino” walking. Ribelle Tech OD represents the “step forward” for new mountaineering and alpinist’s mentality. Outstanding comfort for daily use, Ribelle is the right choice for alpine guides, mountain professionals and expert alpinists who look for lightness, agility, control and great grip. The Pentax Precision III sole has a light PU midsole and Vibram Mont compound on the outsole. The TPU crampon insert on the heel makes it compatible with the use of semi-automatic (C2) crampons while the front part of the sole makes easy for the foot to roll fast off the heel. In SCARPA®, the future is now.
High Angle Solutions is a weekly series of articles focusing on military mountaineering solutions. It’s brought to you by UK-based Brigantes Consulting, in conjunction with several other brands, both here in the US and abroad.
AeroVironment Releases New Puma 3, Upgraded for Operation in More Challenging Radio Frequency Environments
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018• Upgraded airframe now accommodates concurrent operation of i45 gimbaled sensor suite and signals intelligence (SIGINT) payloads
• Latest Digital Data Link (DDL) offers M1/M2/M5 and M3/M4/M6 frequency bands and AES-256 encryption
• Complete system of three air vehicles and two ground control stations now transportable in four portable cases
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., at AUSA Global Force Symposium, March 26, 2018 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for both defense and commercial applications, today announced at the AUSA Global Force Symposium (booth 1429) that the company is now taking orders for its new PumaTM 3 small unmanned aircraft system.
“We are in constant communication with our customers to ensure they have the most innovative and advanced small drones to successfully complete their missions. As a result of their feedback, the new Puma 3 includes air vehicle upgrades for operation in even more rugged environments than before, improved ability to support advanced third-party payloads and software applications and reliability in challenging electronic warfare/cyber environments where interference is prevalent,” said David Sharpin, vice president of AeroVironment’s Tactical UAS business.
AeroVironment upgraded the Puma’s airframe to enable robust operation of its i45 EO/IR sensor suite with SIGINT payloads in harsh and demanding environments. In addition, the Puma 3 incorporates AeroVironment’s latest digital data link (DDL) with security upgrades to support operation in more challenging radio frequency (RF) environments, with M1/M2/M5 and M3/M4/M6 frequency bands and with AES-256 encryption.
Sharpin said that, as part of ongoing efforts to stay at the forefront of battery technology, AeroVironment is releasing a new Puma smart battery that is more efficient and includes safety enhancements. AeroVironment also has optimized the portability of Puma from six transport cases to four, with a flyable configuration in a single transport case that features luggage-type handles. All these upgrades are incorporated while maintaining Puma 3’s renowned all-environment capability.
As previously announced, AeroVironment also is developing an upgrade to the RQ-11B Raven, called Raven 3. The upgraded Raven system will incorporate new camera technology into the i23 gimbaled sensor, similar to advancements made to Puma 3 and its i45 gimbal. These upgrades are still in progress and more information on Raven 3 will be available at the AUSA Symposium in October.
