The question has come up as to where in Afghanistan that the Combat Flip Flops will be made. Here are pictures taken recently at the factory that will be used.
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Combat Flip Flops Update
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011US Elite Gear Preview
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Pentagon Cutbacks – The Downside
Monday, September 5th, 2011“We all know the federal budget has to be cut,†Maier said. “But if you are cutting programs, you are cutting jobs.â€
Masslive.com published an article earlier today that illustrates the downside to cutting the military budget too much, too quickly. The quote above, from that article, boils it all down into one sentence. The man quoted is Larry A. Maier, president of Peerless Precision Inc. in Westfield and co-president of the Western Massachusetts Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association.
When the Federal Government is one of the only entities spending money, slowing that spending hurts. Essentially, the tactical industry exists in order to service Government requirements. Commercial sales are mostly a secondary market associated with Government needs. Micro purchases by agencies and individual military units or individuals in those organizations. The recreational tactical market is important, but just aren’t as big. While the article discusses increased industrial demand for aircraft parts, unfortunately, many in the tactical industry don’t build products that have direct commercial applications. This is all food for thought as we move into the next phase of the debt ceiling deal.
Industrial Opportunities, Inc
Sunday, September 4th, 2011Remember this heavy drop video? Some of the air items were sewn by Industrial Opportunities, Inc (IOI). They are ISO 9001:2000 certified and experienced in the production of a variety of tactical products for the US military. According to their website, “IOI is currently producing, or has produced, over 80 different NSN items to military specifications on behalf of prime vendors.” Based in Andrews, NC they are a sub-contractor and as a 501(c) 3 Not for profit – private corporation, they have a mission to employ those with disabilities.
www.industrialopportunities.com
A-TACS Signs Up Tactical Performance Corp
Monday, August 29th, 2011Digital Concealment Systems, LLC, developers of the A-TACS pattern has signed Tactical Performance Corp on as a licensee. They produce a variety of innovative uniform and tactical designs in their own factory, that are available primarily overseas. Their clothing in particular is worth taking a look at due to the interesting design features. Below are some extracts from a press release from DCS describing Tactical Performance.
Choose Your Own Adventure with Mojo Tactical
Friday, August 26th, 2011Mojo Tactical, a new startup in Hawaii, owned by Dave Tejada will have a booth at the Airsoftwarriors.org Wounded Warrior event at the Schofield Barracks MOUT Site Aug 27 – 28 from 7 AM to 4 PM. In the last two events, Airsoftwarrior.org has raised more than $16,000 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Finally, a dedicated tactical store on Oahu! They are Mil-Spec Monkey and KP Industries dealers and will be offering other tactical products. A portion of their sales at the event will be donated to the WWP.
You might remember the Zombie Cookie Monster patch from SHOT Show 2010. Well that was Dave. He is going to do good things.
Fischer New International Business Manager at WT TACTICAL
Friday, August 26th, 2011
Justin deployed to CENTCOM location
Justin is the first person to hold that new billet (though in fairness he probably got it because we turned it down). Justin is a Navy combat veteran who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Costa Gravas and the Horn of Africa with several specialized units and (probably more importantly) an old drinking buddy of ours… though at times his hero worship is a little embarrassing. We asked him what he and WT Tactical® were doing in Jordan and what he could tell of us of their long-term plans.
“We’re leveraging the expertise of our SOF end-user paired with WT Tactical’s® years of technical clothing expertise to the International market,†he said. “We’ll start with innovative clothing to match the unique needs of the region, but that won’t be the extent of it. We’re going to be designing and producing high end boots and apparel SOF users worldwide.
The expertise of US Special Operations personnel is a given. What many people are unaware of is the excellent reputation Jordanian SOF units have earned—or that King Abdullah II himself was the commander of the Jordanian Special Forces before assuming the throne. The King is, in fact, a graduate of the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and a qualified Cobra helo pilot. One of the greatest training tools the RJAF possesses, the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center, was built at his behest. KASOTC, 25 square kilometers of urban areas, live fire ranges and other training facilities located in the hills outside of Amman, has been described as the most advanced and complete counter-terrorism operations center in the world. It makes for an excellent proving ground. Units come there from all over the world to train.
Justin in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Picture courtesy of Schmults Tactically Tacticool Fully Amateur Photography. Ed Schmults is the CEO of WT Tactica®l and holds the honorary rank of Major in the Curaguayan Coast Guard.
You can look for WT Tactical® to be doing business in Russia, Poland, Germany, Australia, UK, Middle East and numerous African and South American countries. This does not mean WT Tactical® gear will cease to be Berry Compliant. WT Tactical® will continue to manufacture kit for US military and LE personnel here in the United States for large unit sales. The kit manufactured overseas will simply be offered as a lower priced alternative—fabrics and materials will remain the same (as will the quality of construction, Justin assures us). The manufacturing will simply take place in Jordan.
Whether WT Tactical® will produce anything in our size remains to be seen—though if he doesn’t want us showing off the pictures we took at the Qasr Al Sarab the night after SOFEX 2010 he’ll damn sure put some work into it. If you have questions about WT Tactical® or if you’re restricted to quarters and bored you can reach him at (401) 841-9453 (ext 157) or via e-mail at Justin@wttactical.com.
Tennier Industries
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
Tennier Industries Inc specializes in the manufacturing of extreme cold weather systems and other life support systems, including moisture-vapor-permeable waterproof seam sealed uniforms and sleep systems. For over 30 years Tennier has provided Berry Amendment compliant tactical items to all four Department of Defense armed services, as well as the Coast Guard and Forest Service.
Tennier manufactures APECS, Gen II and III ECWCS, The Four and Five Part Modular Sleep System, the 3 Season Sleep System and the Rapid Fielding Modular Initiative Sleep System as well as the Forest Service Sleeping System. In fact, they have been so successful, they have become the de facto sole source provider for military sleep systems. Furthermore, they were the first company in the textile and clothing supply sector for DoD to receive the ISO 9001:2000 Quality certification. You could say, Tennier Industries exists specifically to support the US military and US Military exclusively.
You want Authentic military gear. All Tennier products are available via GSA. In some cases, their products are also available for sale through select military outfitters such as US Cav.
