Bushido Tactical’s single breaching tool MOLLE mount now available in MultiCam.
It can be used to carry a wide range of breaching tools including a small rescue disc quickie saw / grinder.
Also available in Black, OD Green and Coyote.
Available exclusively from Kiwi Breaching and Bushido Tactical.
YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz. — For U.S. Army Soldiers on the move, getting a vehicle in the field increases their survivability and mobility. Safely airdropping the vehicle and quickly de-rigging it is important to reduce Soldiers’ exposure to threats. As a measure to increase operational readiness, the Army recently tested the ATAX land airdrop system, an off-the shelf prototype.
The Foreign Technology Assessment Support program provided funding that enabled the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, or DEVCOM, Soldier Center to test the ATAX system, manufactured by United Kingdom-based IrvinGQ. The system was originally designed for British and NATO standards, which are similar to the U.S. but not identical.
The funding enabled the DEVCOM team to ensure it meets U.S. airdrop and air transportation specifications and to address any issues gathered during the testing. A follow-on Foreign Comparative Testing program, sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense Comparative Technology Office, enabled detailed integration, prototype fabrication and additional airdrop flight testing.
The U.S. Army Yuma Test Center conducted four live airdrop tests between November 2020 and May 2021. The team used ballast weight for the first three airdrop tests and a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle for the fourth and last airdrop test, which they drove off the ATAX platform at the conclusion of the test.
“Overall, the project was a success. At the final demonstration, we derigged the HMMWV and drove it off the platform without any issues,” said Sean Wellman, DEVCOM SC engineer and ATAX project lead.
The ATAX airdrop system is modular and consists of eight-foot platforms connected by hinges. It can be adapted to different lengths, typically between 8 and 32 feet, and it is surrounded by a self-contained structure where the parachutes are mounted and attached. The vehicle is loaded onto the ATAX platform with an under-mounted airbag system. In a typical low altitude airdrop, it takes between two to three minutes for the vehicle to drop from a height of 1,500-2,000 feet. Airdrop systems can weigh up to 42,000 pounds including the payload and airdrop equipment.
The ATAX airdrop system has significant advantages over traditional systems because it uses reusable airbags to soften the impact when the vehicle lands. Traditional airdrop systems use multiple layers of stacked paper honeycomb that is three inches thick to soften the landing. The paper honeycomb, which is crushed by the impact, is left in the field and can take up to an hour or more for Soldiers to free the vehicle from the paper honeycomb. One of the goals of the project is to reduce de-rigging time by 75 to 80 percent, which will reduce the amount of time that Soldiers are in the drop zone.
“Airbags minimize or avoid the need for paper honeycomb, saving time during preparation and recovery. The risk of becoming stuck in a stack of honeycomb is eliminated when airbags are used. Basically, when the vehicle is dropped, everything comes off, and the vehicle is ready to execute the mission,” Wellman said.
DEVCOM SC teamed with Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems on the FTAS and FCT project. PM FSS is executing the Rapid Rigging and Derigging Airdrop System Program of Record, which will enable wheeled vehicles to drive on and off the aerial delivery platform, decreasing the amount of time Soldiers are in the drop zone. Funding provided by the FCT program enabled the Army to maintain competition that would otherwise have not been possible. The FCT program provides funding to acquire, test and evaluate mature products from foreign industry that might fill a capability gap or satisfy an urgent need.
DEVCOM SC established a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with IrvinGQ in 2018, to share information about the ATAX system and other aerial delivery technology. DEVCOM is leveraging the CRADA for other projects that support its mission. According to IrvinGQ, numerous European forces are using the ATAX system.
“Ultimately, the ATAX system was not selected for further development but it was a key enabler for modernization efforts in aerial delivery. The ATAX is still available as a test bed for future science and technology projects, if needed,” said Andrew Meloni, lead of the DEVCOM SC Airdrop Research, Capabilities & Systems team.
By Argie Sarantinos, DEVCOM Public Affairs
IARPA awards $10.2 million for battery research to a team of performers led by Rutgers University for the RESILIENCE program
CAMBRIDGE, MA—March 23, 2022—Sensors and small aerial drones are touted as force multipliers for the military. Drones, known to specialists as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), serve as the eyes and ears for combat and surveillance operations while keeping soldiers and intelligence personnel out of harm’s way.
UAVs can be configured to detect weapons, track troop movements and even pick up trace amounts of chemicals. But a key component that has long stymied UAVs is an adequate power source: aerial drones typically cannot fly for as long or as well in demanding operational conditions as many missions require.
Now scientists and engineers are developing a power source for UAVs that can better withstand conditions such as large temperature fluctuations, vibration and shock. The new tech incorporates recent advances in electrochemistry, microelectronics and packaging that combine for novel energy storage. The aim is to create reliable power solutions for missions conducted in extreme and challenging environments—and potentially triple battery life over best-in-class lithium-ion.
Rob Doe, an energy storage expert and microsystems integrator at Draper, says improving a drone’s power supply, or battery, is possible given recent advances in science and technology. “A battery that doubles or triples the energy density while meeting all other necessary performance requirements is well beyond the current performance of commercial solutions, but is within reach of the developer community,” Doe said.
Doe and his colleagues at Draper are contributing to the development of sensors and UAVs as part of a team recently selected by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA). Led by Rutgers University, the team is developing portable power solutions for IARPA’s Robust Energy Sources for Intelligence Logistics In Extreme, Novel and Challenging Environments (RESILIENCE) program.
Battery cell development, using rechargeable lithium metal, is headed by Glenn Amatucci, Ph.D., professor of materials science engineering and director of the Energy Storage Research Group at the Rutgers School of Engineering. Draper’s primary contribution is to leverage its expertise in custom microelectronics, packaging and systems integration to optimize the energy storage system output, meet stringent size requirements and accelerate adoption of Rutgers’ energy storage solution.
The team has set a goal of developing a power source for drones, small sensors and portable devices that exceeds that of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and single-use legacy lithium batteries. The team is working to create new electrochemical energy storage solutions, and lay the foundation for using rechargeable lithium metal in the power source they create. The vision is to extend battery life and design a battery that can be charged and discharged thousands of times.
IARPA says the aim of the RESILIENCE program is to develop “portable power solutions for electronics that can operate under the demanding operational conditions experienced by intelligence community officers.” If successful, the effort will provide power sources to extend the function of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with vertical takeoff and landing capability and unattended electronic devices, which must operate in extreme environmental conditions for years.
The company has previously applied its multidisciplinary engineering capabilities to a variety of related programs including to tiny, robust communications and navigation devices; persistent surveillance systems; and navigation software for drones.
This publication was supported by a subaward from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, under Award No. 2021-21060200003 from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence – IARPA.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rutgers or those of the Office of Director of National Intelligence – IARPA.
Each year the non-profit Special Operations Care Fund holds an invitational Sporting Clays shooting tournament as a fundraiser. They also host a silent auction and open it up to the public. This year’s slate of items is exceptional.
Check them out here.
NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 22, 2022) – SIG SAUER is pleased to officially announce the P322, the all-new, U.S. designed and manufactured 22 rimfire pistol. The P322 offers an unprecedented 21 round capacity, is optics ready and suppressor ready right out of the box, all at an affordable price point.
“When SIG SAUER enters a new product category, we do it because we have exciting innovation to offer the consumer – the P322 combines ingenuity, quality, and value for a fun, low-cost plinking experience,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The 20+1 round capacity is an industry leader among compact 22 pistols, which means less time loading and more fun shooting on the range. The P322 stainless-steel frame and polymer grip was ergonomically designed for comfort to fit all hand sizes and is completely ambidextrous. Another shooter-focused feature is a modular trigger that allows the P322 to be configured with a flat or curved trigger shoe. This only scratches the surfaces of innovation that we have packed into the P322 and is just a few of the 21 reason to love the P322.”
The SIG SAUER P322 is a 22 rimfire pistol with class-leading 21 round capacity that offers a low-cost shooting experience in an ergonomic design with incredibly easy takedown for disassembly. It features a stainless-steel frame and a polymer grip with a 1913 rail and integrated magwell. The SAO hammer-fired action on the P322 is completely enclosed and the pistol features an alloy slide that is optic ready and compatible with the new ROMEOZero Elite. The high visibility fiber-optic front sight and the fully adjustable fiber-optic rear presents a crisp, easy to see sight picture, while the front and rear cocking serrations ensure effortless slide manipulation. The P322 is suppressor ready and includes a threaded barrel adapter, as well as a flat and curved interchangeable trigger shoe. The P322 features fully ambidextrous controls including manual safety and reversible magazine catch that make it ideal for both right and left-handed shooters. The pistol ships with (2) 20-round magazines and a custom designed magazine loader (extended 25-round magazines available as accessory purchase). The P322 pistol is optimized for use with the SIG SAUER SRD22X Suppressor, FOXTROT1X light , and ROMEOZero Elite Micro Red-Dot sight.
P322 Specs:
Caliber: 22LR
Capacity: 20 + 1 (25-round magazines available as accessory purchase)
Overall length: 7 inches
Overall height: 5.5 inches
Overall width: 1.4 inches
Barrel length: 4 inches
Sight Radius: 6 inches
Weight (w/magazine): 17.1 oz.
21 Reason to Love the P322: 21-round capacity, 25 round capacity with extended magazine, optic ready, threaded barrel,1913 rail, made in U.S.A., manual safety, SAO enclosed hammer, ambi controls, adjustable rear sight, fiberoptic front sight, flat/curved triggers, two magazines included, low-cost training, easy takedown, ergonomic design, stainless steel frame, aluminum slide, cocking serrations, integrated magwell, and included magazine loader.
The SIG SAUER P322 is now shipping and available at retailers. To learn more about the P322 visit sigsauer.com.
During IWA Helikon-Tex displayed their new products on mannequins arrayed around their stand. Each day we will showcase a different one and detail the gear.
Today we see the new Squall Hardshell Jacket, Alpha grid fleece Hoodie, Outdoor Tactical Pants in Durastretch, and winter merino beanie.
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The MARCH algorithm is laid out differently from Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) which uses Airway, Breathing, and Circulation (ABC’s) as the order of treatment to instead use Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia/Head Injury for prioritizing lifesaving treatments.
The “C” portion of the MARCH acronym refers to the broad topic of Circulation. In the context of MARCH, circulation covers a wide gamut of responsibilities, from assessing for hemorrhagic shock to administering blood transfusions to non-blood-based fluid replacements like Tranexamic Acid (TXA). However, the “C” phase is also an opportunity to “SEE”, i.e. Not just LOOK at our patient, but to really SEE our patient.
In TCCC, we use the “C” phase to expose and reassess the need and effectiveness of our previous efforts and “SEE” the overall view of our patient’s status. In the “C” (or “See”) portion, we use a discriminate eye to determine and answer the following:
1. Does the method of injury indicate that we should stabilize the pelvis?
2. If we used a tourniquet, did the injury need it?
3. How is our tourniquet placement? If you performed a hasty tourniquet application in a care under fire circumstance, can we apply a new device now two to three inches above the wound directly on the skin?
4. Can we safely perform a tourniquet conversion to a pressure dressing if the situation warrants it?
5. Have we marked times of application on the tourniquet(s) we applied or converted?
6. Do we see signs of hemorrhagic shock such as altered mental status in the absence of brain injury?
7. Do we need to gain IV access?
8. Is fluid replacement or TXA applicable?
9. Field blood transfusion?
10. Blood product administration?
11. Is blood loss even the culprit behind the symptoms we are observing with our patient?
The circulation phase is where these deeper dive questions get answered, and we must use the “C” phase to “See” the answers.
Tools to Aid in Circulation
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