After a long Hiatus, the Agilite Battle Element Soft Shell jacket is back in stock!
Pic credit-IDF Spokesperson
The ultimate combat-proven technical soft shell is used by many of Israel’s SOF and Infantry units, like the guys you see above wearing the Battle Element. He’s IDF Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Aviv Kohavi. He’s nicknamed “Mel Gibson” for obvious reasons…
The Battle Element features a hidden waterproof hood, premium micro fleece interior, a half glove and under-arm vents as well as a lot of other unique features.
This video of the Plumb Precision Rapid Target Engagement Reticle discusses the concepts behind the design. There are two modes of use (rapid and deliberate) in three range sections (close, mid, far). Additionally, it discusses the non-BDC version which allows for users to set their own Data On Previous Engagements or “Dope” and apply the Plumb reticle across different calibers on different rifles.
To give you an idea of how the reticle works, here it is at 100m with an 18” man sized target. inner arc shows 6” middle arc, middle and the outer arc is 12”. The full set of arcs is 18”. It indexes on the widest part of human shoulders, allowing for precision interdiction for cranial, axillary (armpit), and shots at the airway. Each of the mil marks sit center of each 2″ increment (blue tape is 2″).
This is the fortieth installment of ‘Max Talk Monday’ which shares select episodes from a series of instructional videos. Max Velocity Tactical (MVT) has established a reputation on the leading edge of tactical live fire and force on force training. MVT is dedicated to developing and training tactical excellence at the individual and team level.
This is a segment from the Max Velocity Tactical CQBC (Close Quarter Battle Course). The three day class covers Tactical Clearance methods. This specific period of instruction concerns the number one man entering an open doorway via the Diminishing Sectors method of entry.
The CQBC class is a three day event, day 1 on the flat range conducting individual skills and entry drills, using live fire and frangible ammunition. The latter two days are force on target and force on force at the CQB complex.
Max is a tactical trainer and author, a lifelong professional soldier with extensive military experience. He served with British Special Operations Forces, both enlisted and as a commissioned officer; a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Max served on numerous operational deployments, and also served as a recruit instructor. Max spent five years serving as a paramilitary contractor in both Iraq and Afghanistan; the latter two years working for the British Government in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army is aiming to connect the gaming world to the military characters and equipment featured in many of today’s most popular games during the first-ever ArmyCon at the Army Ten-Miler Expo Park and D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., Oct. 11-12.
ArmyCon will showcase high tech, warfighting capabilities with interactive displays and demonstrations. Individuals can test their skills as virtual warriors in the Mobile Gaming Semi-Trailer and then meet the real-life Soldiers face-to-face, equipped with all the associated gear and weaponry, in one action-packed area.
Spectators can test out robots, climb inside helicopters, and challenge their hacking skills. They can even get a close-up look at two new pieces of Army tech — the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle — Binocular and the Black Hornet Nano Unmanned Aerial System.
The ENVG-B’s are the Army’s most advanced night vision goggle, providing close combat forces with the capability to observe and maneuver weather conditions during limited visibility and enabling Soldiers to shoot around corners. The Black Hornet is a tiny drone that offers intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support.
“There are so many young people who don’t know what high-tech jobs the Army can offer or what Army life is like,” said Maj. Gen. Frank Muth, U.S. Army Recruiting commanding general. “ArmyCon is a prime opportunity for us to start the conversation about the professional jobs our Soldiers do.”
ArmyCon will feature the two new outreach teams created this year — the Army eSports Team and the Warrior Fitness Team. The esports team will host a “Twitch” gaming tournament inside of the U.S. Army Mobile Gaming Semi-Trailer, which features scorpion chairs and a variety of gaming platforms.
In addition to the new equipment and the gaming trailer, attendees will have a variety of Army assets to experience up-close and personal, including:
-Electric motorcycle
-Talon EOD robot
-Percussion explosive neutralization system
-Portable X-ray
-EOD blast suit
-Cyber Protection Team (demo cyber effects, display geo tagging effects with social media)
-Helicopters
-Stryker
Along with the equipment, attendees can meet Olympians from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, the Golden Knights Army Parachute Team, Rangers, Special Forces Soldiers, and more.
October 7, 2019 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc., a manufacturer of optoelectronics and advanced photonics for the defense and aerospace industries, will be exhibiting at the Association of the United States Army’s 2019 Annual Meeting (AUSA), on October 1416, booth #3825 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
B.E. Meyers & Co. will be showcasing the recently announced MAWL®-X1 alongside other MAWL® (Modular Advanced Weapon Laser) variants which bring increased effectiveness to modern weapon systems, and set a new standard for NIR pointing and illumination on the battlefield. Other products on display include the BOARS®-M2 optic and accessory mount selected for U.S. Army fielding; the GLARE® RECOIL (LA-22/U) ocular interrupter system for Hail and Warning/Escalation of Force scenarios; the IZLID® series of IR and SWIR pointers and illuminators; and the M2A1F .50 Cal threaded flash hider.
To schedule a meeting with a member of the B.E. Meyers & Co. Team at AUSA 2019, please contact info@bemeyers.com.
For more information about B.E. Meyers & Co. products, visit www.bemeyers.com.
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This photo was taken by Army Photojournalist, SGT Henry Villarama and posted to his Instagram account.
I took this photo last night while photographing our brigade’s new Army Ground Mobility Vehicles.
I took this photo around 2230. There wasn’t much illumination from the moon and there wasn’t much I could grab from the sky.
I was having zero luck capturing the GMV moving in the night. After a few runs with these guys driving past me at 40mph, I decided to paint the vehicle with the lights from my headlamp.
White light was lame and everyone has seen red light photos. I decided to use the blue. I think it works just fine.
Here are the settings I used to take this photo:
Nikon D500 | 13mm | 7 seconds | f/5 | ISO 4000
My name is Henry Villarama. I’m an American paratrooper, photographer and student of leadership. I am proud to visually articulate the work of our Paratroopers and Soldiers to the world every day. It’s an honor to serve and I greatly appreciate the unique opportunity I have to tell our Army’s story through photography.
John Hollister of SIG offered this tip to keep your 300 BLK ammo straight while at the range.
I get a fair amount of questions about ammunition management with 300 Blackout. One of the beauties of Blackout is the ability to use either Supersonic or Subsonic ammunition interchangeably. But how do you keep them straight?
I use two different looking and feeling magazines. I used to use both Aluminum and Polymer or 30s and 20s to segregate ammo types. Since Surefeed Magazines came out with the dimpled E2 magazines, I have gone to Supers in the E2 magazines and Subs in standard “GI” magazines, in this case a Brownells magazine. Both have Magpul followers and floor plates. You can see and feel the difference day or night. Shown is SIG 120gr SBR Supersonic all Copper and Discreet Ballistics 188gr Subsonic all Copper, both will fully expand in barrels down to a SIG Rattler length, 5.5” 1/5” twist. Another tip on magazines, when you clean you rifle, you should be completely cleaning your magazine.
