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FirstSpear Friday Focus: NSNS Carrier Systems

Friday, November 25th, 2022

This week, we’re showcasing our best selling Non-Stocking Non-Standard (NSNS) carrier systems.

Taking its name from an old Norse Viking term for a lightning raid, Strandhögg was one of the first formalized battle tactics to use covert infiltrators in advance of an actual raiding operation. Strandhögg was a tactical game changer in its time, just like the technological advances FirstSpear brings forward in this line of plate carriers.

Cut edge-to-edge to specifically fit SAPI / ESAPI / SPEAR plate sizes, the Strandhögg can be worn with or without soft armor panels, depending on ballistic requirements, threat conditions and type of plates used. Maximizing lightweight 6/12 technology and rapid Tubes® Closure Systems, this carrier can be rapidly donned and doffed. The Strandhögg is a streamlined fit and is easily tailored for comfort and ventilation.

Named for the intrepid explorer and cunning warrior Ragnar Lodbrok, the Ragnar Vest and its accessories are suited for a wide variety of roles and circumstances. The Ragnar Vest is covered in loop fabric and can be altered with different cummerbunds. Four special built-in pockets with retention tabs allow for storage of accessories based on situational requirements. This is a multi-mission vest with the flexibility to cover a variety of profiles.

The Sloucher combines many of the most desirable features of both the Siege-R and the Sleeper. Stretch panels on the cummerbund and Tubes closures keep the fit tight and allow for quick donning and doffing. The 6/12 Pocket Attachment System provides a low profile. This carrier accepts front, back and side plates SPEAR / BALCS cut soft armor (not included), MASS accessories and pockets using 6/12, 6/9 and MOLLE / PALS. The sloucher provides state of the art capability to support a full spectrum of operations.

The Sleeper is a stay behind asset and a less visible alternative to more overt style tactical vests. This carrier is designed to be worn over or under garments, as a stand alone vest or in conjunction with other FirstSpear carrier systems. The Sleeper fits US SOCOM SPEAR / BALCS soft armor and SAPI / ESAPI / SPEAR plates, including swimmer cut.

Visit FirstSpear to find other NSNS deals and all of our gear and apparel.

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Omnia Training: Rheinmetall Joins Forces with Raytheon UK, Capita, Cervus, and Improbable Defence for the British Army’s CTTP

Thursday, November 24th, 2022

Rheinmetall together with Capita, Cervus, Improbable Defence has joined the Raytheon UK led team Omnia Training. Omnia Training is an industrial team that will be bidding to become the Strategic Training Partner for the British Army’s Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP).

The CTTP will deliver the Future Collective Training System (FCTS) – a technology-enabled training system that will serve as a surrogate for warfare. It will provide the British Army with the capability to better replicate the complexity of the modern battlefield in training, giving the army the ability to train globally whenever and wherever it needs to. Utilising technologies from synthetic training environments to state-of-the-art data and connectivity solutions, the CTTP will enable the British Army to better prepare soldiers and commanders for operations to ensure the security of the United Kingdom. The CTTP is expected to start in 2025 and valued at £1.2bn (€1.4 bn) over 15 years.

Omnia Training’s expertise spans complex programme management, enterprise transformation, collective synthetic training, digital platforms and data exploitation. It will work in collaboration with the British Army to transform collective training and prepare soldiers for future challenging operational scenarios by creating realistic multi-domain environments.

The Raytheon UK led team includes world class training transformation companies that will provide unrivalled expertise to deliver the Strategic Training Partner role for CTTP.

Jeff Lewis, chief executive of Raytheon UK said:

“We are bringing together a team that has collaboration and innovation at its heart. Omnia Training embraces modern training technologies and methodologies that enhances the common training experience and is focused on delivering better training outcomes for the soldier and commander.

“At the heart of our collaborative approach will be the exploitation of data and connectivity across multiple training technologies. This combination will enable us to deliver a truly flexible and cutting-edge training environment and will help prepare the Army for a range of scenarios that have traditionally been difficult to create on a training ground.”

The CTTP’s Strategic Training Partner will assume responsibility for the existing Army collective training system and infrastructure to deliver collective training, then work collaboratively with the Army to transform this into a fully integrated, flexible training solution and be responsible for continuously improving new army training capabilities.

Richard Holroyd, managing director of Capita Defence, Fire and Security, said:

“We are incredibly proud of our track record in delivering technology-enabled, transformational training services for our Defence customers, which is already helping the UK’s Armed Forces to get better trained people to the frontline, faster.

“Omnia Training brings together an unparalleled team of expert partners with well-established relationships. We’re excited to be part of this collaboration and stand ready to deliver transformed collective training for the British Army.”

Alan Roan, managing director of Cervus, said:

“It is refreshing that a small, medium enterprise like Cervus has been asked to be part of this exceptional team and we think that this is exactly what the CTTP customer has been asking for. We have watched the potential STP partners for several years, through the market engagement process, and have been gently testing their behaviours.

“Raytheon UK stood out as an organisation that always listened and treated us with a level of professional respect so, when they asked us to join the team, we leapt at this opportunity. A truly collaborative environment has been created within Omnia Training, where each team member can excel on what they do best and, for Cervus, this means providing soldiers with the game-changing exploitation of their training data”.

Joe Robinson, CEO at Improbable Defence, said:

“Improbable Defence is delighted to be Omnia Training’s strategic synthetic integrator and proud to be among team members with deep experience in transforming defence capability and superb reputations for collaboration. With a mindset for innovation, we are renowned for our agile responses to user needs and delivering world-leading synthetics. Our track record is one of embracing new technologies and accelerating their provision into the hands of front line users.

As a member of Omnia Training we will bring our expertise in rapid, flexible, low-risk development of a new class of synthetics, that embraces the best of industry, in order to deliver to the British Army the adaptive and ground-breaking collective training system they need to win on the battlefields of the future.”

Richard Streeter, Managing Director, Rheinmetall Electronics UK Ltd. said:

“The Omnia Training team brings together a group of companies with significant depth of expertise and credibility as the Strategic Training Partner for the UK Army to deliver the CTTP programme successfully. This programme represents a huge shift and modernisation to the approach of training the UK Armed Forces. With Rheinmetall’s global footprint and decades of managing complex synthetics design, integration and training capability delivery, we are delighted to be contributing to this fantastic Transformational Programme and addressing the challenges in the CTTP for the future UK Army”

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INTRODUCING: A New Exclusive Collaboration between TNVC and Surefire – the TNVC / Surefire Helmet Mounted Tactical / Task Light (HMTL-SF)

Thursday, November 24th, 2022

Launched at the 2022 Greenline Tactical Night Ops Summit, the TNVC / Surefire Helmet Mounted Tactical / Task Light (HMTL-SF) is an exclusive collaboration between Surefire and TNVC, two of the leading providers of low-light solutions, the TNVC / Surefire Helmet Mounted Tactical/Task Light (HMTL-SF) is an optimized solution for helmet-mounted applications, specifically configured to complement headborne systems and tactical applications. The TNVC HMTL-SF is a “Reverse Programmed” Surefire V1-B Vampire Dual Output / Dual Spectrum Light Optimized for Helmet Mounted Tactical/Task Light Applications with White & IR Low and High settings and hard-anodized in FDE / Tan.

The HMTL-SF is available both as a Complete Light, featuring the Surefire MH31 Scout Light PRO body (M340V PRO Format) as well as a FREE THYRM VariArc as well as a stand-alone bezel that can be used to upgrade existing helmet light setups–or, to “Build Your Own” Custom Helmet Light, with options such as the S&S Precision M-Ax and ECHO Arms Fast Attach Plate with Low-Profile Light Body.

TNVC / Surefire Helmet Mounted Task Light – COMPLETE M340V PRO-Format w/ Free THYRM VariARC:

tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-surefire-helmet-mounted-task-light-complete

TNVC / Surefire Helmet Mounted Task Light – BEZEL ONLY / Helmet Light Builder:

tnvc.com/shop/surefire-v1-b-reversed-light-head-tnvc-exclusive

Not all new products need to be “revolutionary” in nature–some are simply useful improvements on existing products. The TNVC HMTL-SF is one of those products. With its unique Low to High output setting with both White Light and IR capabilities, the TNVC HMTL-SF is a simple yet elegant solution for helmet-mounted illumination.

Helmet-mounted illumination has long been a standby for many end-users of headborne systems, with applications ranging from tactical tasks such as SSE, navigation, or operating vehicles, as well as administrative tasks such as reading maps, marking targets, or looking for snacks in the backseat. While dedicated helmet lights exist, in many cases, end-users have preferred to adapt various handheld and/or weapon-mounted lights to provide them with much-needed illumination.

The TNVC / Surefire Helmet Mounted Tactical / Task Light is based on one of the most common and popular options for helmet-mounted illumination, the Surefire V1-B Vampire Light, a small, 3v Dual Spectrum / Dual Output handheld light utilizing the Surefire KM1-D bezel. The Surefire V1-B offers a “High” Setting with 250 lumens of white light and 100 mW of IR illumination as well as a “Low” Setting with either 5 lumens of white light or 5 mW of IR illumination. In its normal configuration, the V1-B “defaults” to the “High” setting with the first button press, requiring a rapid second press to enter the “Low” mode. However, while this makes sense in a handheld light configuration, this same configuration can be less than ideal in a helmet-mounted configuration, especially when being used to complete tasks where only a small amount of illumination is needed and excessive light can affect dark adapted eyes or can cause excessive reflection into Night Vision Devices (NVDs).

To address this the TNVC HMTL-SF, however, offers a “Reverse Programmed” KM1-D bezel that goes from “Low” to “High” instead of “High” to “Low,” avoiding the sudden high-output discharge of light while still maintaining the option to switch into the higher output setting when needed. Like all Surefire Vampire lights, the HMTL-SF utilizes the latest bezel design with Surefire’s TIR “Total Internal Reflection” lens design, and can be rotated to switch between White and IR modes without requiring the user to pull forward on the head. Aggressive checkering and finger grooves on the machined aluminum bezel ensure a positive grip while rotating, while stiff, spring-loaded detents prevent accidental or inadvertent rotation. The TNVC / Surefire exclusive HMTL-SF also features a laser-engraved TNVC Logo along with the normal Surefire markings, and unlike the V1-B, the HMTL-SF is also offered in TAN… because tactical.

TNVC / Surefire Helmet Mounted Task Light – COMPLETE M340V PRO-Format w/ Free THYRM VariARC:

tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-surefire-helmet-mounted-task-light-complete

TNVC / Surefire Helmet Mounted Task Light – BEZEL ONLY / Helmet Light Builder:

tnvc.com/shop/surefire-v1-b-reversed-light-head-tnvc-exclusive

But that’s not all folks… TNVC’s Black Friday Sale Continues, with EVEN MORE Night Vision Added, as well as Stocking Stuffers and Great Deals on Last Minute Gifts!

tnvc.com/shop/category/black-friday-sale-2022

Continuing our Veterans Day / Black Friday Night Vision Sale, we still have limited numbers of L3Harris High FOM (2376+) Unfilmed White Phosphor BNVD-1531 Complete Kits – IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP “NO NEED TO WAIT” as well as 2376+ CNVD-LRs, and unbeatable deals on the TNVC Exclusive Steiner TOR-MINI IR VPC (v)2 IR aiming laser.

We’ve also added a few classics, including TNV/PVS-14 MIL-SPEC Green Phosphor (L3Harris Filmed – Black Housing Kit Only) units for $2,999 :

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As well as the TNV/DTNVS Dual Tube Night Vision System with MIL-SPEC Filmed Green L3Harris image intensifiers for $8,926:

tnvc.com/shop/tnv-dtnvs-dual-tube-night-vision-system

These units feature true, MIL-SPEC production L3Harris Filmed tubes, they are not “Commercial Spec” or “Fallout” or “Blem” units, but full compliant with MIL-SPECs and MIL-STDs for DoD use, and ALL BLACK FRIDAY SALE NIGHT VISION IS BUILT, IN-STOCK, AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT.

Finally, as we do every year, we’re offering great Stocking Stuffer Sales on many of our most popular products, including 10% off all TNVC Mohawk Gen. 2s and NVG-PPEs (Use Coupon Code “GREENSLEEVES”), “241” Buy-One-Get-One-Free PCM-MLOKs (Panel, Cable Management), Multitasker TWIST tools, as well special discounts on Kinetic Consulting NERDs and More! Our Stocking Stuffers are the perfect gifts for any “Tactical Enthusiast,” whether you’re buying them for yourself or someone else!

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TacJobs – Video Editor (Motion Graphics) at Qore Performance

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022

Do you love movies and cinematography? Do you love to edit video? Are you talented with Motion Graphics? Are you looking for a full time, in-house Video Editing job with significant career advancement opportunities that is salaried, eligible for Profit Sharing Bonuses, and comes with excellent benefits, top of the line equipment, and a brand-new studio you will get to help design from the ground up? Do you love working on and being part of a creative team? If so, we want to hear from you!

Video Editor is a mission-critical position that is part of the Marketing and Design elements at Qore Performance. The Video Editor reports to the Director of Marketing and also works closely with the CEO, Videographer, and the Design Team to bring our many storylines to life in ways that inspire our wide variety of audiences.

We are looking for a hard-working, talented, ambitious, and highly motivated Video Editor to join us as we grow our in-house digital media and content creation teams. Successful candidates have a nearly unlimited ceiling for personal growth and professional advancement. This position could be tracked to promote to Digital Media Manager and top candidates could be tracked to Director of Marketing eventually.

This role is more important than ever as we are a vertically integrated company. We invent, design, engineer, manufacture, brand, market, sell, distribute, and fulfill every product we make, all in-house from US materials right here at our headquarters. We’re looking for someone committed to seeing their work realized everyday in pursuit of supporting our customers across all branches of the US Military, Constitutional Law Enforcement, SPORT (Snow Physical fitness Outdoor Recreation Travel) and America’s finest enterprises to improve and save lives. If this sounds too good to be true to you, then we want to hear from you.

Primary Video Editor Responsibilities

? Edits videos to communicate ideas concisely

? Designs and animates motion graphics

? Color grades and corrects footage

? Sources 3rd party assets when needed (SFX, music, etc.)

? Assists with video production when needed

? Helps plan and organize shoot days (location, extras, props, etc.)

? Maintains content and brand standards

? Helps maintain Media Studio to clean, professional “on-brand” standards

Requirements

? 5+ years with Expert Level skills in any of the following: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve

? 5+ years experience with post-production

? 5+ years of advanced editing, motion design, and color correcting

Bonus skills

? Sound mixing

? Illustration

? Videography with the ability to run Sony or Canon cameras as Primary or Secondary Shooter when needed

? Operational/Professional field experience (not desk jobs): Military, Law Enforcement, First Responder, Emergency Medicine, utilities, pharmaceuticals, logistics, QSR (Quick Serve Restaurants), Manufacturing, General Aviation, Ski/Snow, Mountain Biking, Hiking/Backpacking

How we will measure success: YouTube Subscriber Growth, YouTube Engagement Rate, YouTube Referral Traffic Growth, Website Conversion Rate

Do you see things on this list that suck? Think you have a better way? We DEFINITELY want to hear from you.

Big advantage if you have a background in any of the following:

Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighter (Urban or wild land), First Responder/EMT, SAR/CSAR, Backpacking/Hiking, Mountaineering/Climbing, Outdoors, Travel, Food Service, Consumer Electronics, Crossfit, Running/Marathons, Combative/D-TAC

Click here to learn more about our recruiting process and working at Qore Performance® including culture, benefits, etc.

Compensation

? Base Salary (top 10% of field)

? Eligible for Profit Sharing Bonus

? Automatic raises based on performance milestones

? 100% health care coverage (base)

? Concierge Medicine (optional)

? Personally-issued fuel cards (for personal use, IRS-compliant)

? Unlimited PTO

Requirements

? All candidates must have the legal ability to work in the USA without sponsorship

? Ability to clearly communicate in a fast-paced work environment

? Ability to pass a background check

? Ability to perform physical tasks required of the job

Work location: Qore Performance® Headquarters (New HQ2 coming March 2023)

Please submit a condensed resume (click here for guidance) and an expression of interest for review. All candidates must have the legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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SCUBAPRO Sunday – Navy Seawolves Task Force 116 Vietnam “Rowell’s Rats”

Sunday, November 20th, 2022

You have heard of the Seawolves if you have ever read any stories about the SEALs or The Brown Water Navy in Vietnam. The Navy Seawolves became the most decorated HELO squadron in the Vietnam war. The Navy Seawolves were stood up overseas, and they were decommissioned overseas. They were set up to provide air support for Navy units fighting in the Rung Sat Special Zone, to support the SEAL Teams and Boat Units. They provide insertion and extraction platforms, close air support, medevac, and taxis from base to base. They did it all. They used hand me down aircraft from the Army and turned them into Navy Seawolves Helicopters. I love learning about the history of units like this, there will never be a movie about them, but the man that made up the Seawolves are the backbone of the U.S. and our military history.

Retired Army Major General Carl McNair, who commanded the 121st Assault Helicopter Company during the Vietnam War, once recalled a story about Army General Creighton Abrams—commander of all military forces in Vietnam—visiting an airbase for an awards ceremony for Army aviation personnel. Riding as a passenger in a jeep along what passed as a flight line, he noted a young man not wearing a cover and ordered his driver to pull over. Abrams had served under General George S. Patton during World War II, so he was tough. Questioning what he thought was a soldier out of uniform, he received a response that went something like: “Sir, I am not a soldier. I am a sailor and a Seawolf, and in the Navy, we don’t wear covers on the flight line.” Abrams responded, “Very well, carry on,” and proceeded on his way. There is nothing better than a General having no idea who you are.

www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2019/june/i-am-sailor-and-seawolf

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PDW Guide Half Zip Sweater

Friday, November 18th, 2022

Modern Classic Made for the Mountain and Knit with Premium Merino Yarns

Prometheus Design Werx introduces their Guide Half Zip Sweater for Fall/Winter 2022. Inspired by classic alpinist and mountaineering guide sweaters, this style has been updated with soft, yet hearty, premium merino yarns and expertly knit in a substantial weight with a 2×2 rib. Other details include a reverse coil YKK half front zipper for easy core venting, 4-way stretch nylon twill fabric reinforcements on the shoulders and elbows, turnback type cuffs with thumbholes and zips up to a high neck height. To bring this highest caliber performance sweater to market, PDW partnered up with an Italian knitting mill that has been making extra fine knitwear for generations. With the rugged Dolomites as their backyard, this factory knows a thing of two about crafting world class sweaters for expert alpinists, mountaineers, and skiers.

The Guide Half Zip Sweater is a part of Prometheus Design Werx’s PRO-Line of technical apparel. Available in Charcoal Heather Gray with Black accents.

The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:

“Following up to last year’s CWO Sweater, the Guide Half Zip is directly inspired by classic alpinist and mountaineering guide sweaters before the age of polyester fleece. While the originals were also made with wool, they used standard yarns and were simply not nearly as comfortable as ours. We used extra fine, Italian merino yarns in 18.5 microns, which is soft yet rugged, insulates when damp/wet, no melt and no drip. Like the CWO we used over 2lbs of this premium yarn per sweater for a substantial weight to keep the user warm in cold weather conditions. From there it was refining and updating the additional details that went into this sweater. We used a reverse coil nylon YKK zipper, 4-way stretch nylon twill fabric reinforcements on the shoulders and elbows that would move as the sweater would move, and included turnback cuffs with thumbholes. The Guide Sweater is a style we created using uncompromising materials and old world craftsmanship, upgraded in meaningful ways, and inherently possesses the look of classic cold weather mountaineering wear. As in all of our apparel styles, it is the attention to details, premium materials, functional design considerations, and excellent quality of make that goes into everything we produce. This sweater is for those who set their sights for themselves and what they use to a higher standard.”

The Guide Half Zip Sweater is available now for purchase at $229.00 via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Wool ACM-WARM 600

Friday, November 18th, 2022

This week, we’re featuring our warmest Merino Wool line in ACM-WARM 600.

The ACM-WARM 600 is FirstSpear’s heaviest weight Merino Wool and provides the greatest standalone warmth. Pair with ACM-BASE 100 and ACM-MID 400 to create an extremely warm and comfortable system to beat the elements.

The Everyday Vest (EDV) is a great addition to the FirstSpear wool line. It utilizes an extremely lightweight 50/50 blend of our American Merino Wool and Polyester and is fully Berry Compliant. This is a heavyweight Merino Wool vest with a soft, brushed fleece interior, designed for the coldest temperatures.

The sleeveless design of the Stalker Vest is a unique feature in the FirstSpear American Wool line with an important benefit. The Stalker Vest has been designed for wear under plate carriers and can be removed without taking the carrier off. Simply open the sides of the Stalker Vest and slide it over your head. With the exclusive design of the Stalker Vest, you can easily adjust body heat retention. Too hot, one the sides for ventilation. Too cold, close the sides. Way too hot, remove the whole vest. All without removing your carrier.

The FirstSpear Woobie’s are 100% Made in America and include the Woobie Full Zip, Woobie 1/4 Zip and the advanced Technical Woobie. Each have their own unique style while remaining the absolute warmest American Merino Wool that FirstSpear offers. If you’re looking for technical apparel thats both warm and functional, a FirstSpear Woobie is definitely the way to go.