A Reminder From The Army OPSEC Office
December 29th, 2015QuickTop Shelters Is Now BivX Tents
December 29th, 2015
Using technology developed for CBRNE Decon shelters, BivX Tents are manufactured just outside of DC by a Government contractor. Originally, they began to sell pop-up wall-less versions of their shelters. Now, they’ve taken the extra step to rebrand and offer full shelters with end walls and side doors. These go right up, using an expandable frame. Don’t forget, they are available in several color options as well as customized printing for logos. Due to their ease of use and durability, I fully expect to see these start to show up at trade shows this year.
There’s Still Time To Sign Up For The Soldier Systems Digest Newsletter
December 29th, 2015
If you haven’t had the chance to sign up for the upcoming Soldier Systems Digest E-mail Newsletter, there’s still time! You can sign up using the registration field, directly underneath the advertising, as seen in the image above. The SSD Newsletter launches in January, so stay tuned!
Dog Faced Soldier
December 29th, 2015I served in the US Army’s 3rd Infantry Division from 1988-1990. The Marne Division has a song, “Dog Faced Soldier” dating from WWII l, as well as a mascot named Rocky, created in 1965 by none other than Walt Disney, for just $1. Rocky’s name hails from WWI, where 3ID held like a rock during the second Battle of the Marne River. This distinguished service also earned the Division its motto, the French “Nous Resterons La” (English – We Shall Remain Here).
I find it rather unfortunate that the song “Dog Faced Soldier” written by two Infantrymen, was altered after the Division moved to Ft Stewart to make it gender neutral. Here is the version we sang. If you attended PLDC at the 3ID NCO Academy in Kitzengen, you had to learn and sing it as well, regardless of which unit you served with. This often led to altered lyrics that weren’t so flattering for us ‘Dog Faced Soldiers.’
I wouldn’t give a bean,
to be a fancy-pants Marine
I’d rather be a dog-faced soldier like I am.
I wouldn’t trade my old O.D.’s
for all the Navy’s dungarees
for I’m the marching pride of Uncle Sam.
All the posters you see say the Army builds men,
Well, they’re tearing me down to build me over again.
I’m just a dog-faced soldier
with a rifle on my shoulder
and I eat raw meat for breakfast every day.
So feed me ammunition, and keep me in the 3rd Division
For your dog-faced soldier boy’s O.K.
Noel Moments from the French Army
December 29th, 2015 
Merci AM
Lundhags – Husky Ski
December 29th, 2015I remember first seeing Lundhags Ski March boots in the 80s-era Survival Aids catalogs from the UK. Lessons from the Falkland campaign were still fresh in their minds and keeping feet dry in cold-wet conditions was a particular onsession considering the unsuitability of issue footwear.
Lundhags still offers the same style of boot, slightly updated over the years. There are versions for 75mm bindings as well as for 87-91mm. In either case, they feature a Goodwell Ski Sole, Rubber Lowers incorporating EVA construction and TPU Plastic Toe Cap as well as Laced Leather Uppers with removable 5mm Wool Felt Linings. The last is designed so as to accommodate an additional layer of socks.
For those of you who are looking for similar construction without the touring ski compatibility, check out Lundhags’ Professional series.
www.lundhags.se/product-2/16318/husky_ski
SilencerCo Branded Emerson Mini A-100 Knife
December 28th, 2015SilencerCo is offering an awesome deal on the Emerson Mini A-100 Knife.
Specs
OAL: 7.20”
Blade Length: 3.00”
Blade Thickness: 0.125”
Blade Material: 154CM
Blade Style: Spear Point
Edge Type: Plain
Frame/Liner: Titanium
Knife Type: Manual
Opener: Thumb Disk
Lock Type: Liner Lock
Finish: Black
www.store.silencerco.com/collections/merchandise/products/silencerco-branded-emerson-folding-knife
PWS Modified Bolt Carrier Extension for the Law Tactical GEN 3M AR Folding Stock Adapter
December 28th, 2015
Order below OR exchange Standard BC Extension for PWS Extension, free of charge, by sending your BCE and Switch (Part 4 on the instructions parts list) to Law Tactical. Be sure to include your return shipping address inside the package.
www.lawtactical.com/bolt_carrier_extension
