The Army has been working for sometime to improve the Physical Fitness Uniform and word is that the Army has chosen a new fabric for the IPFU jacket. It is reported to be a reflective digital pattern for low light conditions that will appear the same as the current jacket (Gray) during daylight. Remember, it’s all about the branding.
No word on how soon it will be adopted as the Chief of Staff still has to officially approve it for use.
…they make a 1/6th action figure version of your product. There have been a few TADesque products produced in the past to fit classic GI Joe sized figures but now TAD has licensed their design and logo to Cak Tek USA for the soon-to-be-released Soldier Story PMC Instructor.
After a discussion I had earlier today a thought struck me. Why did Congress tell the Army that UCP was unfit for service in Afghanistan yet give the Air Force a free pass with it’s Digitized tiger Stripe pattern? The colorway remains the same with one exception. The Air Force added Slate Blue to the Army’s three other colors. Sure it darkens the pattern up a bit but both patterns look all but indistinguishable at distances of more than 100 meters. So what gives? Is Air Force DTS good but Army UCP bad? And if so, what is this based on? See for yourself.
Tactical Assault Gear’s CEO, Chris Osman and an unnamed business partner have announced the founding of Armatura, a new, joint training venture to provide instruction in combat pistol, combat rifle tactics, urban Sniper, vehicular tactics, as well as shooting with NVG’s using IR and Thermal aiming devices. Courses have also been developed for combat clearance tactics.
Armatura has acquired a range and training facility in New England that is located only 20 minutes from hotels, restaurants, and downtown recreation. Located on a former National Guard range, the facility features concrete butts allowing students to safely mark targets and is 200 yards long and 70 yards wide. The backstop of the range is 150 feet high and 80 yards wide and a steel pistol section is set up on the side of the range. The staff of Armatura have customized the targets to resemble a human more than the standard square piece of steel found on most ranges. The steel targets are specially designed with a custom feature for heat signature training at night with thermal optics. Finally, there are vehicles on the range to use for shooting from vehicles as well as for use of cover and firing drills.
Range access is controlled by Armatura and is not visible or accessible to the public. Additionally, no cameras are allowed on the facility. Classes will not be taught to civilians and will only be available to active duty Law Enforcement, Military, and DOD personnel with vetted credentials. Approved students will be happy to hear that they will not have to police brass or arrange targets during the courses which will be accomplished by the Armatura staff. Additionally, complimentary food and refreshments for the last day of each course will be provided for an after action meet and great with fellow students and instructors.
The Armatura was the weapons drill taught to both Roman soldiers and gladiators by skilled instructors and was fundamental to both the training and fighting skills of the Roman soldier. Even if he never actually fought an enemy, a Soldier would practice the Armatura every day.
Armatura held a walk through of the facility and capabilities demonstration three weeks ago. Since then they have signed a contract with a Government Agency, fully booking them until February of 2010. For information please call Chris Osman’s Personal Assistant Amanda Lehrer at 619-210-5956.
PEO-Soldier has been working on a new version of the venerable 5 Button Sweater. Designed in World War One, the 5-Button Sweater was manufactured from wool and offered in a brown color. Aside from the most minor of changes over the years, the sweater didn’t receive any modifications until the late 90s when the material was changed from wool to acrylic.
The most striking change is from Brown to Foliage Green to better blend in with the Army’s universal Camouflage Pattern. Also absent in the new version are the buttons which have been swapped out for a zipper with cloth pull. The new sweater is also reported to be inherently FR so they may have gone back to wool. However, they claim it is of “next to skin” quality so it may be of another material.
Tibuk2 has long been renown for their excellent laptop and messenger bags. They have just updated their very user friendly “Build Your Own Bag” site with Camo goodness. While the depiction on the website sure looks like Multicam, we have been told that it is “inspired” by Multicam and not the genuine article.
To order visit www.timbuk2.com.
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One of the things that makes the new line from Belleville offshoot Tactical Research so fantastic is the new TR-1 High Performance Insole. After the actual boot purchase, the second most expensive footwear related expense is for a quality insole. Unfortunately many companies skimp on a decent insole in order to save a few bucks but not Tactical Research.
In addition to Agion anti-bacterial lining, the insole features an extended arch support built upon a foundation of EVA. With most boots, you’ll probably get an EVA molded insole and it will somewhat resemble the shape of your foot. Tactical Research on the other hand goes one step further. They combine rubber and EVA to provide a combination of comfort and impact protection on the honeycombed forefoot. This design also permits are circulation around the foot. Additionally, there is a deep, contoured heel cup to help with stability.
The TR-1 Insole comes standard with all Tactical Research footwear.
