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Tuesday, October 9th, 2012Adams Industries Offers TWO Products of the Week
Saturday, September 29th, 2012Adams Industries has really outdone themselves this week. They’re not offering one, but two products of the week. Both are not only great products that almost everyone can use but they’re also offering a great price.
The first item is a snap-on compass for night vision devices. It fits the PVS-7B/D, 6015, PVS-14 and several other models. The compass allows you to see the compass heading through the device.
The second item is CJ Engineering’s Phoenix JR 123. The Phoenix Jr is a low cost Infrared marker beacon that relies on a single CR 123 battery. It’s easy to use. Turn the battery upside down and it won’t activate. Designed as an individual Combat Identification marker employed to minimize fratricide (the inadvertent destruction of battle field assets by friendly forces), it can also been used as a vehicle ID marker, drop zone indicator and perimeter marker. There isa wire bale on the rear that fits right into your PALS webbing so mounting on your equipment is a snap. The cost is low enough that if you aren’t issued one, you can afford getting it on your own.
Maneuver Conference – Cold Fire
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012Cold Fire gave us an impromptu demo of their spray. The torch is burning at around 1900 degrees. Cold Fire puts fires out and cools 21 times faster than water. It is used by breachers to cool the breach point and by rescue personnel to cool crash sites in order to get to the injured.
Marker Panel, Individual, LW Mk1 Now Available
Friday, September 14th, 2012
I’ve mentioned the Marker Panel, Individual, LW Mk 1 before. If you need a panel marker then this is the one for you. It’s lightweight, durable and effective. The latest version is Made in USA. It goes from a compact 2.5″ x 2.5″ x .75″ to a full 17″ x 17″ with orange and pink sides for marking or signaling.
Battle Systems also provides the MPIL with National Molding Large Poli Bina Clips to attach it to equipment.
www.battlesystemsllc.com/Marker_Panel,_Individual,_LW
Note – The IR Squares are ITAR controlled and Battle Systems will ONLY ship within the USA.
HSP Announces Disruptive Environments Problem Solver Program
Thursday, August 16th, 2012Haley Strategic has announced the launch of the Company’s Disruptive Environments Problem Solver program.
After the successful conclusion of the Disruptive Environment Problem Solver Mountain class, set in the Rocky Mountains the west slopes of Colorado, Haley Strategic will be offering a series of courses including survival, tracking, wilderness medicine and self rescue in environments ranging from wilderness to desert to mountain in summer, fall and winter.
Haley Strategic is pleased to introduce instructors Joe Scott, Steve Collins and Todd Rector; military and law enforcement professionals with extensive experience in combat tracking, sniping, search and rescue and wilderness survival. This team has worked with HSP since the company opened its doors in 2011 co-developing this program. A program that is about being proactive, focusing on self-reliance, rather than waiting for help. Starting with shelter and fire starting, the program includes sustainment tools including land navigation, water collection and purification, tracking and trapping.
Haley said, “When we opened shop at Haley Strategic, 2 years ago, we knew that our new training program would have to excel beyond what had been built in the past 4 years. Off the flat range into a 360º world where pressing a trigger wasn’t the solution…thinking was.
I’ve been fortunate to build a team with incredible people who not only push each other to reach for something better, but can complement each other to make that growth possible in ways that were not possible before.
The diversity and depth of the Disruptive Environments program is a direct result of that collaboration. We’re helping people become their own problem solvers, giving them tools and letting them find what works for them through practical application. ”
The Disruptive Environments program is designed to take people with a base set of skills and put them into controlled, real world situations where they can apply these skills to troubleshoot and problem solve their way to a successful resolution. With programs customized for users ranging from responsible citizens to special operations forces, the Disruptive Environments program is a true classroom for those looking to climb the next rung of the ladder of excellence.
This is very cool, very exciting news. I’ve spoken highly of HSP’s Disruptive Environments courses that not only impart skills but also offer scenarios to apply the training in realistic scenarios. I’ve also attended the Disruptive Industries program and found the method is both sound and effective. Additionally, as a lifelong outdoorsman, I love outdoor training courses, particularly those that concentrate on survival skills. I can’t wait to learn more.
Kryptek Flint and Steel Survival Bracelet
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012
There are lots of ‘survival’ bracelets on the market made from woven parachute cord. While the 550 cord and it’s internal strands can sure come in handy in a survival emergency once unravelled and gutted, they don’t offer anything but cordage. However, the new Flint and Steel Survival Bracelet from Kryptek incorporates fire making tools into the clasp. So, you don’t just get a bracelet with a unique look but also both fire making and cordage to deal with extreme situations.
www.kryptekstore.com/-Kryptek-Flint-and-Steel-Survival-Bracelet-P65
The US Navy SEAL Survival Handbook
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
The latest title to ride the SEAL tsunami is “The US Navy SEAL Survival Handbook.” I haven’t even read the thing yet, but I can reliably say that a Navy SEAL isn’t going to drop any special SERE sauce on you. At least not simply by virtue of being a SEAL. It just isn’t what they do for a living. However, author Don Mann was not only a SEAL but also served as a SERE instructor while in the Navy and that makes what he has to say worth checking out. It’s just too bad that it’s being sold as a SEAL book rather than as a survival guide written by a SERE instructor. Topics include: Making weapons and tools, Finding water, Wildlife for food, Making shelters, Signaling, and Sea survival. I’m a big fan of survival topics so I look forward to checking it out.
Forces Focus – USAF SERE MFF Jump
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012One of the best jobs in the USAF – SERE Specialist
