Congratulations to Berlin’s TACWRK recently celebrated their 10th year of doing business.
They’ve worked to expand their military fitness lines and now provide the German military’s 30 basic training sites with equipment to conduct fitness testing and training under the Soldaten-Grundfitness-Tool program.
Lindnerhof Taktik has introduced a new proprietary laminate material called MX for Multi-Axial. The fabrics in the laminate are aligned at a 90 deg angle to increase strength.
It’s used in this new laser cut MX-198 Plate Carrier. The cummerbund is made from this new laminate rather than traditional webbing.
WILL ROGERS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Okla. —
The 137th Combat Training Flight (CTF) taught 33 students land navigation, radio communication and radio programming skills during Mission Sustainment Team (MST) training held at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, Feb. 7-10, 2022.
The students, from squadrons around the base, were divided into two teams and learned from four 137th CTF instructors throughout the week. The MST members worked with specialized equipment and learned how to read maps, find a grid coordinate, and use compasses to navigate over terrain.
“With this training we are taking a skill set we have built specifically for joint terminal attack controller qualification and are transferring that to the rest of the force,” said Maj. Jeffrey Hansen, 137th CTF director of operations. “Using our instructors’ teaching experience means we are more effectively tailoring the classes to the students, who range from tactical backgrounds like security forces members to technical backgrounds like civil engineers.”
Learning skills outside of regular training will ensure long-term mission sustainment in austere locations, making Airmen more capable to operate in diverse deployed environments.
“It was good going back to basics as far as land navigation, moving as a team with a weapon and pulling security,” said Tech. Sgt. Justin Davis, 137th CTF joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) qualification course manager. “These skills — for our Air Force specialty — are some of the first we learn because they are how we get to work. It was interesting finding the cutoff of what we needed to teach these students to help them understand basic land navigation and radio operation without getting into the weeds of the specific skills we instruct that help a JTAC drop bombs.”
One day of training consisted of land navigation skill development in the field. Instructors set up points and gave students a grid location. Students then plotted a trail to find and report those points using maps, compasses and protractors. Once they reported their first checkpoint, the Airmen were given the location for the next one.
“All of the skills we learned were brand new to me, so it was difficult to learn it all in the span of a week,” said Senior Airman Andrea Kuzilik, a services specialist with the 137th Special Operations Force Support Squadron. “The instructors were great, and super hands-on. It definitely got better the more we ran through it, and the field day really helped put everything together.”
This exercise tested students’ radio programming and communication skills in addition to navigation. Students also learned how to move in a formation, react as a team to a direct contact with an adversary, and use night vision goggles to move in the dark and drive a Humvee.
“It was good to see the different Air Force specialties come together for a common purpose during the training,” said Davis. “I think we as instructors are also excited to improve and streamline the course with each training iteration, especially because we saw a successful end result with this initial class using these skills in a practical setting versus a classroom setting.”
By TSgt Brigette Waltermire, 137th Special Operations Wing
ARVN REDUX – a combination of the old tried and true with modern technology – a reflection of SOTECH.
Respecting the calls for us to reintroduce our h-harnesses and belts, we recognized a trend to go back to the battle tested designs of the past. In doing so, we wanted to honor our beginnings by doing a reboot of an ALICE Pack predecessor – the ARVN Ranger Pack, a favorite of MACV-SOG and other SOF units.
At a base level, this is a hat tip to our early days modifying ALICE packs, but it’s much more significant than that. SOTECH started in a time when we were issued the same tired designs that barely evolved from World War Two through Korea and Vietnam and into the Cold War of the 80’s.
There was a creativity born from lessons from the field, and a handful of innovators started companies to modify and then create alternatives. In this vein, we took the day pack version of what would become the ALICE and modernized and modified the design with Tegris and improved cuts (the pack was designed for small-framed Vietnamese soldiers). The result is an EDC pack that takes you back to your days in BDUs every time you cinch that ribbed web through those metal tabler buckles.
Updates from the original:
-Updated 420D Nylon vs canvas. Same nylon as the Medium and Large ALICE packs
-Snap closure front 2 pockets for easier and faster access
-Hidden HDPE insert with foam backer for extra comfort
-Updated frame, from steel to modern laser cut Tegris
-Repositioned bottom shoulder strap ring to the side for extra comfort
Drops Friday 3/4 12pm PST. While supplies last, no backorders. $150. Use the following code at checkout for free shipping: asseenonssd
Made from ripstop NYCO fabric, the RSP Pant features a total of 8 pockets, CORDURA Fabric pocket corner reinforcements to prevent knife clip wear, double layer seat and knees, right zippered and snapped side cargo pocket assembly with top mounted CORDURA Fabric cell/mag/flashlight sleeve, left side cargo pocket with Velcro closure and top mounted pen tubes.
Offered in a full size range and Made in the USA!
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Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland® Armor, a brand of The Safariland Group®, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, announced today that it has released HyperX, a new tactical armor platform featuring in-conjunction armor design resulting in one of Safariland Armor’s lowest profile and lowest weight tactical offerings.
“Safariland prides itself on the life-saving capabilities provided by its armor platforms,” James Duncan, VP/GM of Armor for Safariland said. “HyperX is the latest innovation in tactical armor platforms, underscoring Safariland’s commitment to working with those who depend on protection from our products. In developing HyperX, Safariland worked with Fort Worth SWAT to design a tactical vest that combines protection with more reflexive freedom of movement.”
HyperX’s design is focused on high performing armor designs, combining the SX® and Hardwire® armor panel inserts with the IMPAC® P1 or C1 hard plates. HyperX provides the ultimate in lightweight, compact, and low-profile tactical armor design without compromising ballistic protection. The HyperX’s carrier platform accommodates SAPI plates (from small to extra-large), offering customizable ballistic rifle protection and mobility to meet the specific needs of individual operators.
The HyperX platform is also designed to integrate with communication systems via interior wire openings to prevent wires from tangling. Left and right detachable radio/rifle mag pockets can be positioned behind the cummerbund. Articulated and adjustable shoulders allow for enhanced mobility. Removable closure flaps allow for other closure system placards to be utilized for customized load outs. HyperX’s rear-zip-on MOLLE platforms can be removed while seated in vehicles, and the shock cord adjustable cummerbund allows for an extended range of adjustment that can be precisely placed to the operators’ preference. Combined with a range of available accessories such as ballistic groin, spine, throat, and bicep protection, the HyperX platform offers the ultimate in scalablility.
The HyperX platform comes in Black, Coyote Brown, Multicam, Navy, Ranger Green, Tactical Green, Gray and Tan. For more information, visit www.safariland.com/pages/hyperx-tactical-armor-system.
HOUSTON, – March 2, 2022 – Comp-Tac® Holsters is celebrating the Sport-TAC’s one year anniversary with NEW makes and model fits.
Throughout the years, the evolution of inside the waistband holsters has significantly changed based on firearms, accessories, and technology. The idea behind the Sport-TAC® was to design a hybrid holster that every user could wear comfortably while taking advantage of new technologies available in the market. The Sport-TAC Holster was designed with combination low-density and high-density foam backing for comfort while still providing structure. The innovative foam backing allows for ventilation and features moisture resistant technology. The Kydex® shell minimizes the collapse of the holster and is interchangeable to allow the user to carry multiple variations of handguns with one holster. Some of the makes model options for the Sport-TAC include:
1911 – 3.5in
1911 – 3in
1911 – 4.25in
1911 – 4in
1911 – 5in
1911 – Slide
Beretta – APX
Beretta – Nano
Colt – Defender 3in
Colt – Officer 3.5in
CZ – P-07/09
CZ – P-10 C
CZ – P-10 Ss
FN – FNS 9mm .40 Comp
Glock – 19 Gen5s
Glock – 19/22/32 Gen 1,2,3,4s
Glock – 23 Gen5s
Glock – 26 Gen5s
Glock – 26/27/28/33 Gen 1,2,3,4s
Glock – 27 Gen5s
Glock – 30ss
Glock – 42s
Glock – 43/43Xs
Glock – 48 MOS
Glock – 48s
Glock – 9mm .40 .357 Slides
HK – P30 HK45 Compact
HK – UPS Comp 9mm .40s
HK – VP9
Kimber – Pro 4in No Rails
Ruger – LC9
Ruger – Max-9
Ruger – SR9 Comp
Sig – P228 No Rail
Sig – P239 9mm .40
Sig – P320/RX/250 Comp 9mm .40
Sig – P365
Sig – P365 XL
Springfield – Hellcat OSP
Springfield – XD/XDM/Mod2 3in Slide
Springfield – XD/XDM/Mod2 4in Slide
Springfield – XD-S 3.3in
SW – MP 3.5in 9/40/45 1.0/2.0
SW – MP Shield .45
SW – MP Shield 380 EZ
SW – MP Shield 9 EZ
SW – MP Shield 9 M2.0 4in
SW – MP Shield 9mm .40
Taurus – 709 Slim
Walther – CCP
Walther – PDP 4in
Walther – PPS
Walther – PPS M2
“The Sport-TAC was designed to be a multi-purpose holster, no matter what climate you are in or how you prefer to carry inside the waistband,” said Gordon Carrell, Comp-Tac general manager. “With interchangeable shells, cant adjustability and the technically advanced foam backing the Sport-TAC is one of the most user-friendly holsters on the market today.”
You can watch the official product video at Sport TAC Holster – IWB, Flexible Foam Backed Hybrid CCW Holster – YouTube.
Arktis had a great display including their new Stealth Jacket.
Made from a Pertex 3-layer laminate with fully seam taped construction, this waterproof breathable jacket features a lightweight nylon ripstop shell large zippered chest pockets along with zippered bicep pockets. ID needs are met with a badge/rank holder at the chest and Velcro sleeve panels.
Offered in Black, Wolf Grey and Ranger Green, sizes XS-3XL.
