The Army has released the Q&A for the Camouflage Improvement Effort solicitation.
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Army Camouflage Improvement Effort Q&A
Thursday, May 12th, 2011A-TACS Nametapes Available Now from 1800Nametape
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
So you’ve already purchased your ACUs in A-TACS but are looking for some kickass name tapes to complete the look? Well, the folks at 1800Nametape have got you covered. They bring over 30 years of experience and world-wide distribution. In addition to the new A-TACS products, they specialize in supplying nametapes and insignias to all branches of the military, law enforcement and milsim markets. They are known the world over for offering high quality items at a reasonable price and shipping in a timely manner. When I was on active duty I used them numerous times. For more information or to place an order, visit them online at www.1800nametape.com or give them a call at 1-800-626-3827.
Reversible Rainsuit from Dakota Outerwear 
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
As I walked through the Warrior Expo West yesterday I saw an interesting item out of the corner of my eye. Seeing how the USAF just adopted OCP (MultiCam) for Airmen bound for Afghanistan I found this rain jacket to look pretty handy. Originally developed for use when we still issued separate woodland and desert patterns, it reverses for compatibility with either environment but the design went out of favor as the Air Force adopted the Digital Tiger Stripe Pattern. Now that the Air Force once again has two patterns, Dakota Outerwear thought it was time to reintroduce the concept. We agree.
The hood stows in the collar and pockets are accessible no matter which pattern is exposed.
Dakota Outerwear is available for agency/unit purchase from www.adsinc.com/dakota-outerwear.
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Ares Armor Now Offering High-End Packs and Kit in A-TACS
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Ares Armor is well known to SSD readers for their functionality, versatility and quality of their gear designed based on direct experience operating in the field. Now, it’s all available in A-TACS.
Ares Armor was founded by seven Marines, all with infantry combat experience with service both Iraq and Afghanistan. Combined, Ares ownership has more than 50 years of actual combat experience. Five of the seven Ares co-owners are currently still on active duty with the Marine Corps and have held billets as Snipers, Recon, Infantry Platoon Sergeants, Infantry Squad Leaders, Infantry Team Leaders, Urban Shooting Skills Instructors, Military Operations in Urban Terrain Instructors, Infantry Combat Instructors, and Rifle Marksmanship Instructors. They convey this combat focused experience into every design they create.
Featured in the line is the Ares Armor Atlas Ruck in A-TACS, designed for long range patrols and extended field operations. The pack is only slightly larger than the standard large military mountain rucks with many innovative features including, seven external GP Pouches, a removable top flap Admin Pouch / Organizer with hidden straps that allow it to convert into a simple Short Range Pack, an Internal Radio Pouch as well as two Extra Long Pouches designed for use as Hydration Carriers or, 119 Foxtrot-sized Radio Carriers. Other features include, extra padding positioned along the mid-back crossbar as well as an enhanced Kidney Pad with additional webbing and storage. All of these features allow the operator to keep his mind on the mission and not on his gear.
Additionally, they are offering the Ares Combat XII Pack designed for short duration operations which was recently featured here on SSD. This unique and easily adaptable low-profile pack is designed to either clip directly into the MOLLE system of most Plate Carrier or Armor Systems without the use of shoulder straps allowing for a full range of motion or, the included straps can be easily attached for use as a backpack. Other features include two removable pop-up pouches, room for six 5.56 Mags or three 7.62 Mags, Space for up to two hydration bladders or PRC-117Fs as well as two access ports and dual side access pockets.
Other great offerings from Ares include, the Arturo Three-Day Pack, The Multi-Purpose Tactical Duffel, Tactical G Bags and a wide range of pouches, bags and Chest Rigs. For more information on new Ares Armor available now in A-TACS, visit them online at www.aresarmor.com.
US Army Camo Improvement Effort Solicitation Mod One
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011The first modification of the solicitation (W911QY-11-R-0008) was issued yesterday. It changes the response date from 31-May-2011 01:00 PM EDT to 15-Jun-2011 01:00 PM EDT.
Camo Design Contest Final Results
Monday, April 25th, 2011
Warrior Expo West Breakout Session Update
Monday, April 25th, 2011
The breakout session list for Warrior Expo West has just grown with the announcement that Guy Cramer President & CEO of HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp will speak on “The New Science of Stealth”. This is very exciting news in that Hyperstealth will most assuredly be submitting a family of camouflage patterns in response to the Army’s Camouflage Improvement Effort solicitation.
The breakout sessions also include Dr. Brad Bennett CAPT, US Navy (Ret.) from the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care’s talk on “TC3 – Now and in the Future” as well as ADS’s own Brad Anderson’s seminar on “Navigating DOD Contracting Vehicles”.
In addition to a full MRO section of the expo, attendees will have an opportunity to try out the Joint Forces Extrication Kit in person.
For full information make sure to visit www.ADSinc.com/warriorexpo.
SSD Camo Design Contest Voting Closes
Friday, April 22nd, 2011Voting has now closed for the SSD Camouflage Design contest sponsored by GSS. Unfortunately, we detected some voting anomalies so we will not announce the winner until Monday morning. Thanks to everyone who submitted patterns and to those who voted as well.
