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TacJobs – Customer Service Rep at Blue Force Gear

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019

Blue Force Gear, Inc. (BFG) is a family owned tactical gear manufacturer located in Pooler, Georgia. BFG is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees. In order to enhance our long term growth, we are looking for a highly organized, enthusiastic, self-motivated, Customer Service Rep.

Responsibilities Include:
• Answers incoming calls, e-mails, and/or faxes from both customers and dealers/distributors and informs customers of unit prices, shipping date, anticipated delays, and any additional information needed
• Receives orders and inputs order data into Quickbooks
• Receives web orders and inputs them into Quickbooks
• Responds to shipment and inventory inquiries, confirms orders, and resolves discrepancies
• Serves as a liaison for specific dealers in a geographic area
• Places outgoing calls in designated geographic area to announce promotions, introduce new products, confirm open orders, recommend additional products to meet customer needs, provide follow-up for purchase order discrepancies, and monitor consumer’s on-hand inventories
• Provides technical support to customers via verbal and written communications
• Follows-up with customers as needed.
• Completes miscellaneous project work in preparation for major trade shows, meetings, or mass mailings.
• Attends annual trade shows as needed.

Experience and Education:
• College degree in Business or Marketing preferred, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Must have two or more years of direct work experience in a customer service, sales or telesales capacity
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF TACTICAL GEAR
• Knowledge of government contracts, military and/or federal agencies a plus
• Solid experience in opportunity qualification, pre-call planning, call control, account development, and time management
• Experience with customer relationship management software a plus

Competencies and Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Quickbooks
• Effective time management
• Integrity, enthusiasm and strict attention to detail are essential
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to multitask
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Please submit cover letter and resume to: BFGcareers@blueforcegear.com

Blue Force Gear is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Employer

TYR Tactical Tuesday – A Look Behind The Scenes At TYR Tactical HQ

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019

C Sq, AWG Conducts Pre-Mission Training

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019

While rumors of the Army pulling the plug on the Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) have been around since it’s founding, it’s still here, and I recommend that hard-charging NCOs seek a tour with this unique unit.

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Members assigned to Charlie Squadron, Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG), conducts Pre-Mission Training (PMT) designed to enhance advisory assistants to Brigade Combat Teams and lethality at Fort A.P. Hill, Va, Mar. 11, 2019. Pre-Mission Training ensures Operational Advisors, Technical Advisors and Enablers are trained and proficient in marksmanship; mobility; communication; medical; driver’s training; C-IED; sUAS; and heavy weapon operations in order to deploy in support of AWG’s missions. AWG provides global operational advisory support to U.S. Army forces to rapidly transfer current threat based observations and solutions (TTPs) to tactical and operational Army commanders in order to defeat emerging asymmetric threats and enhance multi-domain effectiveness. Bottom line, AWG advises blue forces (BLUFOR) on best practices across a range of military operations with current and relevant information while scouting threat TTPs and gaining context of operational environments to support the fielded force and help units win.

IWA 19 – New Handwear from Helikon-Tex

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019

Helikon-Tex is expanding their Bushcraft line with three new glove models made from water resistant goatskin. I tried them all on and the fit was comfortable with no binding.

From left to right, they are the Woodcrafter glove which features a wrist strap and nylon tape gauntlet, Lumber glove the most basic model, and the Ranger Winter glove which is fleece lined.

www.helikon-tex.com

IWA 19 – Afocal Lens for TILO-6Z+ by Andres Industries AG

Monday, March 11th, 2019

A couple of years ago, Andres Industries first introduced the TILO series of thermal imagers. At the time, the TILO-3 was the smallest thermal imager in the world. They continue to innovate, and this year, they’ve introduced an afocal lens which extends the detection range of the latest TILO-6Z+ to 2.5km.

www.andres-industries-shop.de

IWA 19 – AR Recoil Buffer System by DPM Systems Technologies

Monday, March 11th, 2019

The AR Recoil Buffer System is a Progressive Triple Spring Mechanical Recoil Reduction System from DPM Systems Technologies. They offer user adjustability in systems for a wide variety of firearms.

IWA 19 – Savotta Stoves

Monday, March 11th, 2019

Finnish brand Savotta displayed three different folding stoves for those who use fuel tabs or natural material while in the wild.

Max Talk Monday: The RAID: Texas Class 2019

Monday, March 11th, 2019

This is the thirteenth installment of ‘Max Talk Monday’ which shares select episodes from a series of instructional videos. Max Velocity Tactical (MVT) has established a reputation on the leading edge of tactical live fire and force on force training. MVT is dedicated to developing and training tactical excellence at the individual and team level.

Max Talk: The RAID  is video footage of the RAID drill at the Texas Class 2019. This was a squad level (2 x fire team) live fire training exercise against a simulated enemy encampment / patrol base. It formed part of the ‘Attack Day’ which included hasty attack and raid simulated live fire scenarios.

MVT Tactical Manual

Max is a tactical trainer and author, a lifelong professional soldier with extensive military experience. He served with British Special Operations Forces, both enlisted and as a commissioned officer; a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Max served on numerous operational deployments, and also served as a recruit instructor. Max spent five years serving as a paramilitary contractor in both Iraq and Afghanistan; the latter two years working for the British Government in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. 

Website: Max Velocity Tactical

YouTube: Max Velocity Tactical