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ANZAC Day Test Rugby Jersey Controversy

Sunday, April 29th, 2012

Camouflaged jerseys are a regular sight here in the US where sports teams seek to honor our military. During the recent ANZAC Day observance in Australia, jerseys like this were worn during a Rugby tournament.

Apparently, there was some controversy over its use. According to an SSD reader, “fans of the sport have come out in protest along with some well known and respected commentators saying ‘they arent soldiers they are cheapening the fine job our lads are doing in Afghanistan’ etc…even though its the DPDU pattern and not the Multicam that Combat troops wear over there.”

-Thanks Craig P.

Coming Soon from Snugpak – Equipment in A-TACS AU

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

We broke this story at SHOT Show, but now, A-TACS AU developer Digital Concealment Systems has released a couple of product photos from Snugpak including sleep systems and cold weather clothing.

The Special Forces 1 Sleeping Bag is Temperature rated from 41F/Low32F (5C/0C) with a pack size of only 7”x7” when fully compressed and a weight of just 43 oz. The Special Forces 2 Sleeping Bag is Temperature rated from 20F/Low14F (5C/0C) with a pack size of only 9”x9” when fully compressed and weighing just 64oz.

The Snugpak Sleeka Reversible Insulated Jacket and Salopettes are rated from 23F/Low14F (-5C/-10C) and weighing just 23 to 30oz.

www.snugpak.com

LandCamo by SSFN

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

This is the Australian Battle Dress/Woodland variant of LandCamo by Slovenian firm SSFN (School for Survival from Nature). This isn’t just another photoshop image but a real uniform that includes IRR treatment. SSFN has conducted some limited field trials of the pattern and will be making some slight shade adjustments in order to enhance performance.

Go visit their website for their full line of over 50 camouflage patterns. www.survival-nature.com

Kryptek 2012

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

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It’s Official – OCP Only Authorized Camo for USAF in OEF

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

We thought this had been a done deal awhile ago but apparently some USAF units were still deploying personnel to Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) in either the Airman Battle Uniform or Airman Battle System-Ground. However, Lt Gen Goldfein, AFCENT/CC has issued wear guidance (effective 1 April 2012) specifying equipment in OCP (MultiCam) as the only authorized for use in Afghanistan. In addition to the Army issued OCIE, the Tactical Flight Duty Uniform (By DRIFIRE and Eagle) and the legacy Desert Tan flight suit are also authorized for wear in OCP.

According to the memo, USAF personnel who are currently deployed with Digital Tigerstripe clothing and equipment, and do not conduct “outside the wire missions” will not be issued OCP replacements. Interestingly, we shouldn’t see combinations like the maintainer in the photo above. Finally, Airmen will wear cloth Aircrew Style Name Plates embroidered with their name, USAF and rank. Amazingly, those seem to work just fine in combat. Too bad the Air Force had to get rid of them in the late 90s for the BDU.

Kryptek

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

We are digging these graphics from Kryptek. What do you think?

www.kryptek.com

Hydrographic Helmet Camouflage

Friday, April 20th, 2012

21st Tactical will refurbish your combat helmet and apply a camouflage finish as well as a UV matte top coat as part of the process. The process does not change the integrity of the helmet and can be resurfaced for turn in. Standard lead time is 3 to 5 business days.

Available patterns include MultiCam, ABU, A-TACS, and many other patterns and colors including skulls for your ACH, MICH, or any other Combat Helmet on the market.

Additional Items such as NVG mounts, rails and other hardware can be done as well for a nominal fee. Please contact 21st Tactical directly for additional colors and options.

21st Tactical has also generously offered a 10% discount to SSD readers for this process. To collect yours, use discount code “SoldierSystems” at checkout.

To order visit www.21sttactical.com/Fabrication.

Now There’s a Mixture of Uniforms

Saturday, April 14th, 2012

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Three, maybe four different uniforms and all from one Wing. And unless the guy who is mostly hidden is wearing a Flight Suit, the ABU is the only authorized uniform there. Gotta love the SERE Specialist in his Crye Precision field uniform tho. He gets an ‘A’ for effort.

These are members of the 375th Wing going through Combat (in some units Continuation) Survival Training at the Illinois Army National Guard’s Sparta Training Area. Go check out the AF News article. It’s a lot better than the photos.