The TacMed™ Solutions Operator IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) is a compact and streamlined combat trauma kit with an optimized interior layout and full-zip opening for rapid easy access to all its components. The IFAK contents allow for the effective treatment of injuries commonly associated with combat trauma without taking up excess space using multipurpose items like the included OLAES® Modular Bandage features a plastic occlusive sheet in the dressing pocket which can eliminate the need for a stand-alone chest seal.
The TacMed™ Solutions Operator IFAK has gripper elastic on the bottom of the pouch that can provide an extra place to store quick-access equipment such as a tourniquet. The IFAK medical kit includes Velcro on the front provides a place to adhere to an ID patch for easy identification if being aided by a partner.
While the Operator IFAK was designed to improve survivability on the battlefield, many law enforcement agencies also utilize it to keep their officers prepared for any situation.
On 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.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the FirstSpear team. We’re proud to bring you 100% American made products and to continue to support those at the tip of the spear.
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JPC 2.0™ is now available in MultiCam Arid, Tropic & Black. This lightweight and minimal armor vest is designed for maximum mobility, weight savings, and packability. The carrier offers a variety of configuration options to suit an operator’s needs in terms of protection, modularity, and comfort. Additionally, the AVS™ Detachable Flaps – MOLLE, M4 Flat and M4 are also available in the new MultiCam variants.
UNITY Tactical is proud to announce the next addition to the FAST Optic Lineup. The FAST COG Series Mount is designed to work with the Trijicon ACOG and VCOG series of magnified optics. These scopes have a storied history of service with War fighters, Peacekeepers, and Patriots.
Our new FAST COG Series Mount is designed to bring these optics up to gunfighting height. Like all FAST mounts, the FAST COG Series Mount raises the optic up to a height more conducive to use while wearing plate carriers, helmets, and communication headsets. It places the optical centerline at 2.05” above the rail.
Just like the FAST LPVO Series Mounts, the FAST COG Series accepts the full FAST Offset Accessory Mount suite. This allows users to securely bolt a miniature red dot at a 35 degree angle off the side for rapid transitions. The Offset Accessory Mount suite places mini red dots at the same 2.05” above the rail as the FAST COG Series Mount. The COG Series Mount has two mounting positions for the FAST Offset Optic Base.
Interface: Trijicon VCOG/ACOG Footprint
Height: 2.05” to Optical Center Line
BUIS: Optional Offset Rear BUIS
Rail Mount: 3 Cross Bolt Rail Grabber
Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum
Coating: Type III Hardcoat Anodized
Dimensions: 3.65”(L) x 1.22”(W) x 1.05”(H)
Weight: 2.9 oz.
The FAST COG series is available in Black and FDE at UNITY dealers and at www.unitytactical.com.
The Velocity Systems Lower Abdomen Pouch was designed for additional load carriage in the abdominal area below the front plate bag with optional soft armor protection (please email info@velsyst.com for information pertaining to lower abdomen soft armor). It attaches by inserting the integrated Velcro® panel into the plate carrier’s inner plate pocket. The pouch features an optional soft armor pocket, internal Velcro® panel for organization (flashbangs, 40mm grenades etc.), an exterior horizontal zippered pouch for smaller items, and a Velcro® loop panel on the front to attach markers, chemlights, and med indicators. The shape of the Lower Abdomen Pouch was developed to allow for unhindered movement. The integrated Velcro® attachment panel gives the operator the flexibility to deploy abdomen protection only when it is needed and gives the user the ability to adjust the pouches position for proper placement. The Lower Abdominal Pouch comes in one standard size. All hook and loop material used is color matching Velcro® Brand Fasteners. All materials and workmanship are 100% made in the USA.
After a stringent tender process, Edgar Brothers are proud to announce the award of the multi-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide and support the British Armed Forces with the Fused Target Locator (FTL) solution for light reconnaissance operations.
The successful system put forward by the Edgar Brothers team includes a carefully selected collaboration of industry leading partners utilising SAFRANs JIM COMPACT Lightweight, multifunctional, long-range binocular system, supported by Forsberg’s MANTIS® Battle Management System, integrated applying EXSEL Groups extensive expertise.
The system integrates to optimise operation of the JIM Compact. This world-leading sensor is remotely controlled on the masthead or tripod from the operator’s MANTIS® software loaded end user device. Providing a lightweight, low signature, multi-sensor surveillance and target acquisition system; that is man portable, vehicle mountable and will detect, recognise and identify likely adversaries at range, which enables timely and effective decision making.
“We are immensely proud to have been selected to supply the FTL system to UK MoD. Along with our industry partners Safran, Forsberg and EXSEL we feel we have created a system that will give our troops the edge in the battlespace for many years to come. The award of this contract enables us to create more jobs “ here in the UK as part of our continued growth strategy.
Over 16 years of the iconic S.O.Tech Go Bag line. The SGB-X (S.O.Tech Go Bag, Extended) for the first time now offered in MultiCam® Black.
The S.O.Tech Go Bag series came from a friend in one of JSOC’s Tier units. They were operating in Afghanistan and Iraq crammed in Hi Luxes and Little Birds. They needed a survival kit bag that could slide in and stack in those compact spaces and extract when the troop came into contact.
The original tubular bag with single sling shoulder strap had three small zippered pockets for batteries, food, NODS, and other items.
When the same troops needed to transport their weapons quietly, we extended the length to accommodate the M4 broken down and extended the side pouches to take mags. Breaking the carbine down and stacking its components presented a a tubular shape that confused any surveillance team looking for weapons bags.
The design was quickly adapted by teams across the Interagency. And the third iteration was the S.O.Tech Go Pack where we created a double shoulder strap version for those guys carrying such a heavy load that the sling shoulder strap just wasn’t enough. However, we configured it in a unique arrangement so the double shoulder strap could connect for form a single sling strap for lighted load. All of these designs allowed for the quick donning motion of throwing it over the head and shoulder, and the easy access by spinning it around.
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