Some friends are hosting military trivia night on Saturday evening, March 23rd at the Adventure Brewing Company in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It’s a regularly scheduled event.
To sign up, visit facebook.com/events/353961225452250.
Military Trivia Night At Adventure Brewing Company in Fredericksburg, VA on March 23rd
March 12th, 2019USSOCOM Selects Barrett Firearms Manufacturing MRAD as New Advanced Sniper Rifle
March 12th, 2019
USSOCOM has made the following announcement regarding the purchase of the Advanced Sniper Rifle:
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., Christiana, Tennessee, was awarded an estimated $49,936,300, five-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract (H92403-19-D-0002) for the purchase of advanced sniper rifles in support of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Fiscal 2019 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $387,234 are being obligated at the time of award. The work will be performed in Christiana, and is scheduled to be completed by March 2024. The solicitation was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website under “full and open competition” and six proposals were received. USSOCOM, Tampa, Florida, is the contracting activity.
The ASR replace the Precision Sniper Rifle manufactured by Remington. The new ASR is the Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design and will fire the 338 Norma Mag, 300 NM and 7.62 NATO cartridges.
US Military Buys Aimpoint FCS 13-RE Fire Control System
March 12th, 2019MALMÖ, Sweden – Aimpoint has been awarded a contract to supply their FCS 13-RE Fire Control System to the U.S. military. The new agreement is a firm, fixed price contract for $24 million (USD). The FCS 13-RE system will be used as the primary fire control on the newest version of the 84mm Carl Gustaf – the lightweight M3-E1 MAAWS, produced by SAAB Dynamics.
The FCS13-RE is a direct view, Dynamic Universal Reflex Sight, which utilizes an integrated laser range finder and ballistic computer to give the gunner an aiming point corrected for range, type of munition, terrain angle, and environmental conditions. In addition to the 84mm Carl Gustaf, the system can also be utilized on other crew served weapons including 40 mm high velocity grenade launchers, and 12.7 mm (.50 caliber) heavy machine guns. The FCS13-RE provides a very high probability of first-shot hit on both stationary and moving targets at extended ranges and utilizes a very intuitive user control interface. The system can be enhanced with modular magnification and thermal imaging components and is compatible with all generations of military night vision equipment.
The selection of the Aimpoint FCS13-RE for use on the M3-E1 Carl Gustaf followed extensive tests and evaluations conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Army’s Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) headquartered at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey.
“Having delivered over one million M68CCO close combat optics to the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force since 1997, Aimpoint has proven to be a highly reliable supplier to the U.S. Armed Forces” said Brian Lisankie, President of Aimpoint Inc. “This latest contract for electronic Fire Control Systems shows that Aimpoint has continued to increase our technical capabilities, and to offer new cutting-edge products for use by our most prestigious military customers.”
“In combination with the new lightweight M3-E1 Carl Gustaf, the FCS13-RE greatly increases the lethality and survivability of troops in the field. The ability to quickly and accurately place the first shot directly on target with a high degree of certainty represents the true value of this system” said Thane Smith, Military Sales Director at Aimpoint Inc.
Deliveries of the Aimpoint FCS13-RE are scheduled for 2019. The system will be fielded by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Special Operations Command.
Aimpoint is the leading manufacturer and innovator of red dot sighting technology. Learn more at www.aimpoint.com.
TacJobs – Customer Service Rep at Blue Force Gear
March 12th, 2019Blue Force Gear, Inc. (BFG) is a family owned tactical gear manufacturer located in Pooler, Georgia. BFG is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees. In order to enhance our long term growth, we are looking for a highly organized, enthusiastic, self-motivated, Customer Service Rep.
Responsibilities Include:
• Answers incoming calls, e-mails, and/or faxes from both customers and dealers/distributors and informs customers of unit prices, shipping date, anticipated delays, and any additional information needed
• Receives orders and inputs order data into Quickbooks
• Receives web orders and inputs them into Quickbooks
• Responds to shipment and inventory inquiries, confirms orders, and resolves discrepancies
• Serves as a liaison for specific dealers in a geographic area
• Places outgoing calls in designated geographic area to announce promotions, introduce new products, confirm open orders, recommend additional products to meet customer needs, provide follow-up for purchase order discrepancies, and monitor consumer’s on-hand inventories
• Provides technical support to customers via verbal and written communications
• Follows-up with customers as needed.
• Completes miscellaneous project work in preparation for major trade shows, meetings, or mass mailings.
• Attends annual trade shows as needed.
Experience and Education:
• College degree in Business or Marketing preferred, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Must have two or more years of direct work experience in a customer service, sales or telesales capacity
• MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF TACTICAL GEAR
• Knowledge of government contracts, military and/or federal agencies a plus
• Solid experience in opportunity qualification, pre-call planning, call control, account development, and time management
• Experience with customer relationship management software a plus
Competencies and Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Quickbooks
• Effective time management
• Integrity, enthusiasm and strict attention to detail are essential
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to multitask
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
TYR Tactical Tuesday – A Look Behind The Scenes At TYR Tactical HQ
March 12th, 2019
C Sq, AWG Conducts Pre-Mission Training
March 12th, 2019While rumors of the Army pulling the plug on the Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) have been around since it’s founding, it’s still here, and I recommend that hard-charging NCOs seek a tour with this unique unit.
Members assigned to Charlie Squadron, Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG), conducts Pre-Mission Training (PMT) designed to enhance advisory assistants to Brigade Combat Teams and lethality at Fort A.P. Hill, Va, Mar. 11, 2019. Pre-Mission Training ensures Operational Advisors, Technical Advisors and Enablers are trained and proficient in marksmanship; mobility; communication; medical; driver’s training; C-IED; sUAS; and heavy weapon operations in order to deploy in support of AWG’s missions. AWG provides global operational advisory support to U.S. Army forces to rapidly transfer current threat based observations and solutions (TTPs) to tactical and operational Army commanders in order to defeat emerging asymmetric threats and enhance multi-domain effectiveness. Bottom line, AWG advises blue forces (BLUFOR) on best practices across a range of military operations with current and relevant information while scouting threat TTPs and gaining context of operational environments to support the fielded force and help units win.
IWA 19 – New Handwear from Helikon-Tex
March 12th, 2019
Helikon-Tex is expanding their Bushcraft line with three new glove models made from water resistant goatskin. I tried them all on and the fit was comfortable with no binding.
From left to right, they are the Woodcrafter glove which features a wrist strap and nylon tape gauntlet, Lumber glove the most basic model, and the Ranger Winter glove which is fleece lined.
IWA 19 – Afocal Lens for TILO-6Z+ by Andres Industries AG
March 11th, 2019
A couple of years ago, Andres Industries first introduced the TILO series of thermal imagers. At the time, the TILO-3 was the smallest thermal imager in the world. They continue to innovate, and this year, they’ve introduced an afocal lens which extends the detection range of the latest TILO-6Z+ to 2.5km.
