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Friday, December 30th, 2022Safran Optics 1 selected to provide Panoramic Sight to General Dynamics Land Systems for the US Army’s Mobile Protected Fire Program
Thursday, December 29th, 2022Safran Optics 1 Selected to Provide Panoramic Sight to General Dynamics Land Systems for the US Army’s Mobile Protected Fire Program
Bedford, NH, December 28, 2022.
The U.S. Army selected General Dynamics Land Systems’ (GDLS) all-new Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) vehicle with Safran Optics 1’s PASEO Commander’s Independent Tactical Viewer (CITV) long-range panoramic targeting sight. The Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) award, valued at $1.14 billion, will provide the U.S. Army with 96 vehicles over the next four years. The award also includes test support, logistics support and systems technical support.
“We are proud to have partnered with GDLS to offer our best-in-class PASEO CITV sight for the groundbreaking MPF, all for the ultimate benefit of those who will serve on the vehicle,” said Joseph Bogosian, President & CEO at Optics 1.
The PASEO is one of the most innovative surveillance and targeting sights for infantry vehicles and battlefield tanks. It provides an above-armor integrated sight enhancing situational awareness to the Commander and crewmembers.
MPF is a lightweight, direct-fire combat vehicle that is highly lethal and survivable to dominate ground threats on the multi-domain battlefield. The MPF vehicle employs a four-person crew and features an enhanced thermal viewer (PASEO CITV), a large-caliber cannon, a lightweight hull and turret, and a modern diesel engine, transmission and suspension system. This new tank will be the first newly designed vehicle for the Army in over 40 years.
TacJobs – S&S Precision Seeks Product Design Engineer I
Wednesday, December 28th, 2022
Job Details
Full-time · $57,000 – $58,000 / year
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Basic understanding and use of GD&T
• Utilize 3D CAD system to maintain current products and develop design concepts
• Identify current brand aesthetics and design products to fit said aesthetics
• Design a variety of product types and collaborate with manufacturing team to optimize manufacturability and efficiency. Product types include:
o Soft goods (Sewn)
o CNC Machined
o Injection Molded (polymer and liquid silicone rubber)
o Thermoformed
• Proficient in various prototyping methods to demonstrate form and function
• Create, organize, and maintain existing engineering documentation (Drawings, BOMs, Work Instructions, etc.)
• Advance problem solving skills to identify and mitigate design failure
• Develop and conduct test procedures to validate concepts, direct and coordinate testing
• Able to work multiple projects simultaneously
• Create, modify, and train others in known processes and procedures as required
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related discipline
• 0-2 years of experience in product design and development
• Experience in plastic, CNC machined, and soft good design is highly preferred.
• Experienced in 3D solid and surface modeling in CAD. PTC Creo experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Personal attributes: highly motivated, innovative, collaborative, dynamic
• Superior communication skills. Engage various team members with a hands-on attitude. Not afraid to fail in order to learn and succeed.
• Motivated to provide design updates and open to receive feedback and constructive criticism.
A RESUME IS REQUIRED TO APPLY APPLY TO THIS POSITION. PLEASE APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR RESUME. NO CALLS PLEASE. You will get a response!
2504 Squadron Ct,
Ste 110,
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Spiritus Systems Presents: Banned State EDC
Tuesday, December 27th, 2022How do you protect yourself while traveling? Being on the road all of the time, this is an issue I struggle with and it’s only exacerbated while traveling overseas. Even some
of the most innocuous stuff like a first-aid kit and a pen knife can get you hemmed up.
Adam Holroyd of Spiritus Systems breaks down some options.
SCUBAPRO Sunday – Battle of the Bulge small Truce
Sunday, December 25th, 2022On December 24th, 1944, The Battle of the Bulge had started 8 days before with a massive push by the Germans to split the Allies in half and stop the use of the Belgium port of Antwerp. Many soldiers on both sides had become lost from their units and were looking for a place to stay. Three American Soldiers were lost around the area where the shack was. They saw the light from the small hunting cabin and the smoke from the chimney. They saw their chance to warm up. They knocked on the door and asked if they could come in. The German lady had a small chicken cooking for themselves but invited the Americans in to warm up and for the Christmas meal.
One of the American Soldiers was wounded, and the lady tried to make him comfortable. There was a language barrier for a time till one of the soldiers found out the lady could speak French as well as German. So, everything was going well, and the Americans were feeling right at home.
Then suddenly there was a knock at the door. The American’s went for their guns. The lady went to the door and answered it. There were four German soldiers who were also lost from their unit, and they asked the lady for shelter. The lady answered them with this, “Yes, you can come in for Christmas dinner, but I have other guests.” One German soldier remarked, “Americana.” She said, “yes, and that this was Christmas, and there would be no killing on this night.” She also told the Germans that they would have to lay down their weapons while they came in. She instructed the Americans to do the same.
There they were all in the room together, soldiers who a little while ago were bent on killing each other. Now, they were in a small room together with no weapons. Everyone could feel the tension in the air. It was very quiet for about ten minutes. Then one American soldier offered the Germans a cigarette. They obliged. One of the Germans who had medical training asked about the wounded American. He then began to help the wounded American and made him as comfortable as he could be.
By the time the meal was ready, the atmosphere was more relaxed. Two of the Germans were only sixteen, their corporal was 23. As Elisabeth said grace, Fritz noticed tears in the soldiers’ eyes, both German and American.
The truce lasted through the night and into the morning. Looking at the Americans’ map, the corporal told them the best way to get back to their lines and provided them with a compass. They asked if they should instead go to Monschau, the corporal shook his head and said it was now in German hands. Elisabeth returned all their weapons, and the enemies shook hands and left in opposite directions. Soon they were all out of sight, and the truce was over.
If you are in the Christmas spirit and want to watch a movie about the Battle of the Bugle, I would recommend Battleground. It was written by someone who was in the Battle of the Bugle. It is an all-time classic.
Sorry, I couldn’t find the whole movie. This is the preview.
Mod 1, The Bravo Company MFG Collection
Friday, December 23rd, 2022If you’re a fan of Bravo Company, then you’ll want to pick up a copy of “Mod 1 The Bravo Company MFG Collection”. This monograph by Jon Chang and Stephen Ciuccoli captures images taken from 2012-2021.
More than a look book, the work encompasses dozens of product photos, the complete American Gunfighter History series, and dozens of photos of the BCM Gunfighters on the range training the next generation of responsible American citizens.
bravocompanyusa.com/mod-1-the-bravo-company-mfg-collection-hardcover
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Merry Christmas
Friday, December 23rd, 2022Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your’s. FirstSpear is proud to support those at the Tip of The Spear with 100% American Made gear.
Checkout FirstSpear to learn more about our American Made products, Built For The X.
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Thursday, December 22nd, 2022
