A variant of the Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Application Slingâ„¢ (VCAS) has been chosen by USAF Security Forces as their new two-point sling system for the M4 carbine. In a contract award announced yesterday, ADS Inc will provide over 22,000 of the sling kits to various units in the Air Force.
The kit consists of a VCAS, Vest Strap Adapter, an ITW Tac Link, a SOC-Câ„¢ Long Loop Adapter, and Buttstock Storage Pouch. While the contents might seem unconventional to many, it was assembled to fulfill Security Forces’ TTPs. For example, the Vest Strap can be used while wearing armor with the VCAS stowed in the Buttstock Storage Pouch. Conversely, while in a permissive environment where armor is not required, the VCAS is used. Additionally, a spare magazine is easily carried in the Buttstock Storage Pouch while the sling is on the weapon. Remember, for the most part Security Forces are doing just that, manning checkpoints, conducting roving patrols, etc. and may not need the enhanced capability of a two-point sling all of the time. However, they can configure their carbine for use with the two-point for situations where they need it.
Blue Force Gear USAF SF Sling Kit
Blue Force Gear products are available for agency and unit purchase through www.ADSinc.com/Blue-Force-Gear.
Tags: ADS Inc, Blue Force Gear
Really funny that BFG didn’t bid this direct. Another dope deal
Indeed, just like the POS DFLCS from GCS. Not saying that the VCAS is a POS, but a buttstock pouch? Really?
As I said in my article, it’s their TTP. They asked for a buttstock pouch and it’s what they got.
As for DFLCS. It was designed by the careerfield for the careerfield. It beats the living shit out of ALICE which is essentially what it replaced.
About time the best sling starts to get .mil contracts.
It’s about time a conventional unit chose a sling period. I’m glad to see a unit finally understand the importance of having the proper sling for their carbine. How many times have we seen pics of troops overseas using whatever generic “strap” they’ve been issued, or the “PX special”. Hopefully this will catch the eye of other branches and units, and influence them to do the same. A sling is to a carbine, what a holster is to a sidearm. The sling is essential equipment, and not a place for compromise.
While I don’t really agree with the whole buttstock pouch, it is a good thing none the less and it gets good kit in the hands of our troops.
DFLCS is a piece of SH*T, the US Army FLC is way better why reinvent the wheel. Another Air Force spending mistake!