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Remington Defense | ADS TV | AUSA Expo 2013

October 21st, 2013

Phil Strader and Robby Johnson from Remington Defense talk with ADS TV about the Remington ACR and Remington PSR.

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AUSA – Revision

October 21st, 2013

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We stopped by Revision and they showed us a couple of technologies that they are adapting for use in USSOCOM’s TALOS (Tactical Assault Lightweight Operator Suit) program. The Prowler was developed with Canadian firm B-tema and serves as a lower extremity enhancement exoskeleton. Revision is also working to offer armor panels for the Prowler that will protect the legs and in particular the femoral artery from threats.

“Revision is committed to developing next generation Soldier protection. Two key technology programs that were launched at AUSA this year are the ‘Advanced Head Protection System (AHPS),’ and the ‘Prowler Human Augmentation,’ system.

The AHPS is a rifle round stopping helmet, with full maxillo facial protection, integrated electronics, integrated heads up display to Android, and pneumatic liner system that meets the new 14.1 fps impact requirement. The AHPS was developed in concert with the US Army Labs Natick.

The Prowler, is Revision’s Human Augmentation device. It increases a soldiers metabolic reserve while preventing short and long term injuries. The Prowler allows our soldiers to be more lethal on the objective while increasing deployability through reduced injury. The Prowler, has been tested by SOCOM and CANSOFCOM, and is under contract with the US Army Labs Natick. Shown to provide a 33% mechanical advantage, the Prowler proves to be the next human augmentation system.

Both systems are continuing to be innovated in support of several DoD and international programs as well as SOCOM’s TALOS program.”

Revision also showed us their .30 protective helmet solution that was originally developed for the US Army but is being adapted to the TALOS requirement. The Advanced Head Protection System will incorporate a .30 protective mandible and visor as well as the pneumatic, adjustable padding system and dual ratchet-style adjustment already available from Revision.

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www.RevisionMilitary.com

DRIFIRE | ADS TV | AUSA Expo 2013

October 21st, 2013

Shawn Connor from Drifire stops by to talk with ADS TV about the Crye / Drifire Combat Ensemble. A collaboration of the Crye Precision uniform and Drifire FR Materials.

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Outdoor Research | ADS TV | AUSA Expo 2013

October 21st, 2013

Mike Christian from Outdoor Research stops by to talk with ADS TV about some of their newest US-Made, Berry Complaint gloves. First is the Overlord Sensor Glove with touch screen technology built in to the leather. He also talks about the Firemark FR Glove & the Gost Ring soft leather glove.

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AUSA – Rocky

October 21st, 2013

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The Rocky C5C is the next step in their lightweight series of boots. Designed for limited duration ops, the C5C is also meant for training, competitions and PT. The biggest difference between the new model and its C4T forebear is the sole.

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As you can see it’s quite aggressive with the tread extending up the heel counter as well as toe.

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Additionally, the vamp is now leather so as to eliminate any doubt that these are AR 670-1 compliant. The C5C also Incorporates a metallic mesh venting system as found on the C4T.

www.RockyBoots.com

AUSA – Simunition

October 21st, 2013

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Simunition is offering a vismod 5.56mm upper receiver for AR-style weapons that replicates the look of an AK rifle. This allows your OPFOR to utilize Simunition marking rounds for force-on-force training.

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Why No US Army Camouflage Announcement?

October 21st, 2013

Here at AUSA, I’m hearing the same reason now that I heard in May relating to the postponement of the Army Birthday announcement for a new camouflage pattern. And that reason is perception. The Army apparently doesn’t want to be seen as extravagant by announcing a new camouflage pattern while no one has any money. Never mind that continuing to purchase UCP is a waste of money. It’s all about appearances sake. As for OCP, the “plan” is to purchase it as they go and somehow, someway, it will transmorph into the Army Camo pattern.

Now this isn’t an official announcement because the Army doesn’t want to talk about camouflage at all, well at least not with reporters, so take it as you will.

SKEDCO | ADS TV | AUSA Expo 2013

October 21st, 2013

Bud from SKEDCO stops by to talk with ADS TV about the Sked® Rescue Stretcher Kit. The Original rolled rescue stretcher.

Designed for confined space, high angle or technical rescue, and traditional land based applications, the Sked stretcher’s revolutionary design provides outstanding patient protection and security.

The Sked® comes equipped for horizontal hoisting by helicopter or vertical hoisting in caves or industrial confined spaces. When the patient is packaged the stretcher becomes rigid. The durable plastic provides protection for the patient while allowing extrication through the most demanding confined spaces. The stretcher is rolled for storage in a tough cordura backpack which is included with the system. The system ships at 18 lbs and comes complete for most applications. The Sked® is available in International Orange or O.D. Green for military, S.W.A.T. and other tactical situations.

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