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Nemesis Series Space Saver Connector from ITT

November 7th, 2011

The Nemesis Series Space Saver connector from ITT was developed specifically for wearable military equipment. It is a lightweight, “no-profile” interconnect system that utilizes canted spring technology to provide blind mating and quick snap-on/rip-away coupling to prevent dangerous cable snags. Additionally, the connector features an antireflective ROHS-compliant salt-spray resistant plating, guaranteed for 500 hours and a max rating of 2 amp with a voltage rating of 50 Vdc. and a minimum insulation resistance of 5000MÎ©.

The Nemesis Series Space Saver has superior EMI performance to ensure the integrity of high frequency signals, as well as pogo pin contact technology for enhanced contact durability. Its canted spring technology provides full 360-degree EMI protection.

www.ITT.com

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Caveat Emptor – Ranger Medic Handbook

November 7th, 2011

It seems some people have zero shame. It has come to our attention that there are a couple of fake hardcopy Ranger Medic Handbooks on Amazon and in digital format for the Kindle. North American Rescue has an agreement with the copyright holder making them the sole distributor of the RMH and all profits from the book go to a charity of the their choice. The charity is always a Wounded Warrior type charity and is currently the Sentinels of Freedom. This is VERY important. One of the versions on Amazon is listed as the 2011 version which is completely bogus. According to the authors, this is a draft of the 2007 version before the edits were finished. On a good note, the copyright holder is currently in contact with Amazon to deal with the three companies publishing the RMH.

Printed on tear-resistant and waterproof 6 mil paper, the RMH was designed for hard field use. Sections of the 156 page handbook include tactical combat casualty care (TCCC), trauma protocols and procedures, common sick-call related subjects, pharmacology, duties and responsibilities, packing lists, and more.

We’re not going to publish links to the fakes so please don’t put the info in the comments section.

www.narescue.com

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Valkyrie Advanced Development Group

November 7th, 2011

Although Valkyrie Advanced Development Group is a new company they bring decades of experience to the table in a variety of tactical arenas including apparel, armor, and personal equipment to vehicle development. Using a skunkworks approach to product development, below you can see their inherent capabilities. With location in Mesa, Arizona and Ouray, Colorado, Valkyrie can conduct extensive test and evaluation on solutions they have developed.

Take for example this trailer, developed for a mobility requirement. It was designed to increase the load capacity and range of a prime mover tactical ground vehicle for small units. Look for a more in-depth article on this technology here in the near future.

Interested parties should contact Valkyrie Advanced Development Group directly whether seeking solutions or opportunities to invest.

valkyrie-adg.com

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Revision Exoshield Caption Contest

November 7th, 2011

This a photo of a Revision Military fan from their Facebook page. He is skydiving while wearing Revision’s excellent Exoshield extreme-low profile eyepro. While they were originally designed for use while jumping, their low profile design makes them also great for use with NVGs.

So, are you interested in winning a set of clear and smoke Exohsields? Two, yes two, lucky SSD winners will receive a set of clear and smoke lens Exoshield extreme-low profile eyepro based on the best captions for the photo above. The contest will be open from now until 0001 Zulu (GMT) on 11 November, 2011 so we can announce the winners on Veterans Day!

To enter:
-Place your caption for the photo above in the comments section of this post on SSD.
-Must provide valid email address.
-One entry per email address.
-Void where prohibited.
-Good Luck!

Receive all the latest news, special offers, and promotions from Revision by clicking the link and signing up for the Revision e-mail list. Please note that you ARE NOT required to sign up for the e-mail list in order to be considered eligible for the caption contest.

www.revisionmilitary.com/exoshield

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Remember This?

November 6th, 2011

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High Gear Axio Max Stealth

November 6th, 2011

If you’re looking for a good deal for a field watch, the High Gear Axio Max Stealth might be just the one for you. It not only tells the time but also features chronograph, compass, barometer, thermometer and altimeter functions.

It seems made for tactical operations. For example, it is set up for dual time, is water resistant to 30m and offers a full suite of tools to navigate and stay alert of weather conditions. Also available in a Desert version.

www.extremeoutfitters.us/highspeedgearaxiomaxstealth

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MG Peter Fuller Relieved

November 6th, 2011

After leaving PEO Soldier earlier this year, Major General Peter Fuller was assigned to as Deputy Commander for Programs
NATO Training Mission â€“ Afghanistan.

Yesterday, he was relieved of duty by GEN John Allen, commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, for making what were characterized as â€œinappropriate public commentsâ€ on Thursday to the website Politico. Specifically, MG Fuller referred to the Afghan government as â€œisolated from reality,â€ and was critical of Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai.

In a statement of contrition, GEN Allen commented, â€œThese unfortunate comments are neither indicative of our current solid relationship with the government of Afghanistan, its leadership, or our joint commitment to prevail here in Afghanistan…The Afghan people are an honorable people, and comments such as these will not keep us from accomplishing our most critical and shared mission â€” bringing about a stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.”

I have to say, I like MG Fuller. Unfortunately, the system eats its own and he will probably be forced into retirement. However, if this happens, I fully expect to see him in industry before long.

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