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‘Ghost Recon: Future Soldier’ – Multiplayer Coverage

April 13th, 2012

The meat and potatoes of this article come from Tactical Fanboy. We recently attended a press event put on by Ubisoft’s Red Storm Entertainment division at their facility in Raliegh, North Carolina. I’m not a gamer but Tactical Fanboy sure is. I’ve never been prouder than sitting in a blue lit room full of the video game press and watching Tactical Fanboy hand their asses to them. I must admit I let out a ‘whoop’ when he blinded a guy with a light gun and then beat him to death with a suitcase bomb. They should name an achievement after that one. I’m glad to see all of those days and days barricaded in his room playing games has paid off. Many thanks to the crew at Red Storm as well as their team of advisors.

I was invited to attend a recent press event for ‘Ghost Recon: Future Soldier’ which included, among info on other exciting features, a first-hand look at the multiplayer. In case you’re wondering, it’s even better than the video makes it out to be.

Multiplayer Overview

Multiplayer pits two teams of 6 against each other in one of four game types: Conflict, Decoy, Saboteur, and Siege. There’s also the obligatory ‘Horde’ mode (with a twist) called Guerrilla. Ten maps will be available shipped with the game. Gametypes are largely team and objective based, so don’t expect anything akin to vanilla deathmatch. The gametypes are as follows:


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New Inforce WML Variant

April 13th, 2012

Emissive Energy Corp has launched a new version of the INFORCE WML. It features a simple momentary activation switch for those who prefer the single-mode function of a more traditional type switch. The INFORCE WML produces 125 lumens of white light for 2 hours, with a tight beam for close- to mid-range applications and balanced peripheral light for discernment of the surrounding area.

In addition to the momentary switch the WML incorporates two distinct lockout systems to avoid accidental discharges. Weighing in at 3 oz (with battery) the light features an integrated rail grabber system that is 1913 compatible. The WML is waterproof to 66 feet and powered by a single CR123A battery.

www.inforce-mil.com

Big Grey Ghost Gear Sale on the Horizon

April 12th, 2012

Keep your eyes peeled for a big sale coming from Grey Ghost Gear. Up to 60% off.

www.greyghostgear.com

Benchmade SOCP Knife

April 12th, 2012

One of the most popular knives at the Benchmade table is the SOCP Knife (Special Operations Combative Program) built by Benchmade with input from Greg Thompson. Greg is the head SOCP instructor out at Ft Bragg. It’s designed to be both an offensive and defensive weapon so if you’re wrapped up or someone grabs your primary weapon you can draw the SOCP to engage at close quarters (like house or cave) and fight away so you can revert to primary or secondary. The blade and finger eye/loop at the top is configured so you can still maintain positive weapon control and good trigger manipulation while the SOCP Knife is in your hand.

There’s a red training version available too, so you don’t bleed on the mat.

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For more info on the SOCP Knife for your unit, contact Duffy(at).com or through Benchmade.

Round 2 – Keep Calm T’s

April 12th, 2012

The first round of ‘Keep Calm and Return Fire’ T-shirts sold out in less than two days. The reorder went in on the first day and they are back in stock with some new colors. Tactical Distributors has informed us that they will go on sale tomorrow at 12 noon eastern.

Look for them at www.tacticaldistributors.com/soldier-systems

Darley Defense Day opens at JBLM

April 12th, 2012

Darley Defense Day has kicked off at Joint Base Lewis McCord. SSD is on site and will be touring the vendor show with Duffy Cavanaugh, the local Darley representative and POC. There are 30+ manufacturers here now, including WT Tactical, Benchmade Knives, Leupold, Creative Tent International, etc.

Duffy describes the event as an …”An intimate show typically for a brigade to talk one on one with SMEs of the equipment in question and let them talk to the people behind the gear they use (or would potentially like to use). This show was hosted by 1SFG and we wound up inviting a number of SOF units and others. We’ve got 2/75, 19th and 20th group, STS from McCord…4/2 has some folks here, because of the venue any command group or logistics staff were invited. Thing that’s really good is we get to have vendors in a more personal setting…especially let’s folks here get a look at things before SPECOPS West…”

The show is over at the 1SFG Fitness Facility and is open to all military personnel. Come by if you have a minute. Questions, e-mail Duffy from Darley Defense at duffy(at)darleydefense.com.

The show runs until 1600 with a reception after.

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Warrior Trail Consulting Training Armor

April 12th, 2012

We’ve written about training plates in the past from a couple of manufacturers. They offer a great alternative to using real ballistic plates during training iterations that may result in damage to the plate. Now, Warrior Trail Consulting, LLC has introduced their version of training plates, training side plates and soft armor. That’s right, training ballistic insert panels which could come in VERY handy for MAROPS training or any other training that might result in damaged soft armor.

The soft armor inserts are IOTV shape and made from woven PVC fiber. They replicate the size and weight of armor panels. They are available in sizes X-small – X-large.

The plates are available in both E-SAPI in sizes Small – Large. The SAPI versions come in X-small and Medium and the ESBI side plates are one size.

These products are VERY cost effective when considering the cost of the loss of even one plate in training. But remember, these offer NO ballistic protection and are for training (non-ballistic event) only.

www.warriortrail.com

Camelbak’s Got Your Bak Photo Contest

April 12th, 2012

Camelbak is sponsoring a contest. They are looking for photos showing a “Got Your Bak” moment where your favorite CamelBak pack, CamelBak gloves or a trusted team member had your back.

Submit your original photographs in a military, tactical, law enforcement or other extreme situation for a chance to win CamelBak Maximum Gear product. Entrants must: be 18 or older, have personally taken the photo, be the authorized account holder of the email address used to submit, and have releases from all individuals in the photo. Photo submission period is currently open and closes 11:59pm PST April 15, 2012.

Grand Prize
One CamelBak Maximum Gear Motherlode hydration system, one pair of CamelBak Heat Grip gloves and one CamelBak “Hydrate or Die” Bottle

2nd Prize
One CamelBak Maximum Gear Linchpin hydration system

3rd Prize
One CamelBak Maximum Gear H.A.W.G. hydration system

Photo Contest Official Rules:
https://apps.facebook.com/gotyourbakphoto/contests/202619/rules

Facebook Contest Page:
https://apps.facebook.com/gotyourbakphoto/contests/202619