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AXL Advanced x Longship Designs JTAC Adapter

October 13th, 2023

Developed by Longship Designs and manufactured by AXL Advanced, this is the latest, V3 version of the JTAC Adapter.

The V3 JTAC Adapter is a semi-rigid platform that allows you to mount an EUD or admin pouch above your magazines and keep your device on your chest. The V3 JTAC Adapter features laser-cut laminate, a thermoplastic interior for rigidity, and a hook and loop base that attaches to the back of most modern chest rigs on the market. With the new mirrored design of the new V3 Adapter, the user is now able to mount a pouch directly to the body side of the adapter using the laser cut laminate and loop field now featured. Each JTAC Adapter comes with two strands of shock cord and two cord locks to be used to mount the adapter directly to your chest rig harness. When used slick, the JTAC Adapter can be used to affix identifiers or other hook-based items as seen fit.

“The JTAC Adapter was created to fill a gap in continuity between plate carriers and chest rigs. The idea came after I was watching a teammate use his ATAK phone while wearing his Spiritus Systems chest rig and had no good place to keep the phone readily accessible. Because I didn’t own the same chest rig the original was designed around the Mayflower UW rig. It went through various iterations and I sent a few to guys for testing and then used their feedback to enhance the JTAC Adapter. The version everyone is familiar with was further refined with Ben from Gear Dynamics and his knowledge of CAD and laminates.”

-Longship Designs

Available in all standard colorways and patterns at 12 Central October 13th 2023.

www.AXLadvanced.com

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Introducing The New S.O.Tech Laser Cut Tactical Symbology Patches

October 13th, 2023

A Modern Twist On A S.O.Tech Original

S.O.Tech has new additions to their full line of tactical symbology which now include a modern twist on a S.O.Tech original. We have been making our embroidered symbology patches for about 15 years now. Therefore, we are pleased to announce our new laser cut tactical symbology patches. They were designed as a Mil Std 2525C supplement to accurately represent specialized job functions at the individual level. Originally, because S.O.Tech’s line of bags (Mission Go Bag and Mission Pack) were so multi-functional, they needed an identifier so the operator could easily determine what was inside the bag. Our bags were being used to hold sniper gear, medical gear, breacher gear, and commo gear. So, during a medical emergency, we created the medical patch so you could tell that pack from the others. SOCOM and USASOC allowed us to include these patches on our bags and patches throughout the GWOT, so you’ve probably seen them across the spectrum.

S.O.Tech has also adapted the symbols for use on patches which can be worn to designate various functions at the small unit level, whether on the pack or on a person. This can be an excellent way to identify special skills-centric gear to cut through the “fog of war” during chaotic situations. The new line of laser cut patches include Medic, Rifleman, Grenadier, Light Machine Gunner, and Heavy Machine Gunner.

We have two different variations of our patches. The first option being a IR honeycomb reflective and the second option being an IR only.

Price: $25

sotechtactical.com/collections/featured/products/sypchlc

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FS Friday Focus – Vertical Envelopment Pack

October 13th, 2023

The VEP (Vertical Envelopment Pack) is a top-opening, roll-closure pack that is secured by tubes, making it an ideal pack for insertion and extraction operations. It can be mounted on FirstSpear Plate Carriers and flipped over the head for quick access to the contents inside. The front hanging feature also provides additional safety and comfort during infiltration when seated in armored vehicles and helicopters. This means that you can be assured of having quick and easy access to your gear, even in high-pressure scenarios.

Developed to “go forward from the objective rally point (ORP),” the VEP provides the assaulter with a unique capability which augments the full spectrum of modern combat operations. It provides the shooter with a clean shoulder pocket when shoulder firing a weapon, minimizing underarm “clutter”. This is especially important in tight and confined spaces where you need to be agile and have the ability to move quickly without any hindrance.

One of the most notable features of the VEP is its versatility. The pack and carrier can be removed and reassembled as one, making quick work for casualty inspection and treatment. Rapid jettison of FirstSpear Plate Carriers does not change with or without the VEP on. This means that you don’t have to worry about leaving gear behind or fumbling around trying to remove the pack in an emergency situation.

In terms of design, the VEP is a well-thought-out pack that is not only functional but also comfortable. It’s made from durable materials that are built to withstand the toughest conditions. The pack also features a range of compartments and pockets that are designed to provide ample storage space for all of your gear. Whether you’re a military professional or a prepared citizen, the VEP has everything you need to stay organized and prepared for anything.

Visit FirstSpear to find American Made kit and accessories, Built For The X.

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Officer Training School Embarks on ‘OTS-Victory’

October 13th, 2023

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) —

Officer Training School is implementing a new accessions program aimed at developing Air Force and Space Force leaders who are prepared to compete and win in today’s strategic operating environment.

The new training program, dubbed OTS-Victory, incorporates a five-modular approach designed to enhance the effectiveness of foundational officer development by focusing on specific knowledge, skills and abilities in each module. The course is structured to develop an officer trainee across all foundational competencies within 60 training days.

Officer graduates will be steeped in the Air Force and Space Force competencies through deliberate assessments tied to leadership, mission command, warfighting, communication and professionalism. In the end, OTS’s goal is to produce graduates ready for the challenges in an era of strategic competition.

Starting fiscal year 2024, OTS will conduct, on average, 20 classes per year with a new class starting every two weeks. The additional class start dates promote flexibility for stakeholders, reduces candidates’ wait time to attend training and allows for increased trainee throughput when necessary. At any point, OTS will have up to five classes in session, in various phases of training.

Additionally, the new training construct allows OTS to easily surge production to meet annual production numbers set by Congress in both steady state and contingency mobilization posture. If called, the school can surge up to 26 classes per year.

“Within existing resource authorizations, we are restoring OTS’s ability to serve as the officer accession ‘shock absorber,’ meaning we have the structural agility and organizational effectiveness to respond to production demands during peace or war,” said Col. Keolani Bailey, OTS commandant. “Whether we need to increase or decrease production, we won’t compromise the quality of training.”

In terms of the instructor cadre, they are now afforded the opportunity to become subject matter experts in the two-week modular blocks of instruction versus teaching the entire 60-day curriculum.

“Instructors will receive increased reps and sets and better feedback to elevate the overall performance of the team. This reduces lesson planning, preparation timelines and creates more opportunities for deliberate development, course updates, and instructor reconstitution time,” Bailey said. “This will allow instructors to reduce bureaucracy and concentrate on their primary mission — building warrior-minded leaders of character focused on the future fight.”

With OTS previously offering only five classes per year, thereby limiting time off between classes, the new program builds 10 weeks “off the line” each year for instructors. Therefore, when not actively instructing a class during these time periods, instructors are afforded the necessary time to refine course delivery, attend professional development programs, and enjoy their well-earned leave with family and friends.

Officer Training School is answering the call to produce warrior-minded leaders of character with a disciplined mindset who are willing and ready for the future fight. Through this reimagined learning-delivery model, OTS-Victory postures the Holm Center and our newest Air Force officers to compete and win, anytime, anyplace.

– Air University Commander and President Lt. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos

The first class of officer trainees to experience OTS-V arrived on campus Oct. 10.

The purpose of OTS is to train and develop new officers to fulfill Air Force and Space Force active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard requirements, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Academy and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Officer Training School is located at Maxwell Air Force Base and consists of two academic buildings with auditoriums, four dormitories, dining facility, physical conditioning center, parade field, running track and sports fields. Additionally, OTS maintains an Air Expeditionary Force garrison training site, a 200-acre field training facility, confidence course and two expeditionary assault courses.

Story by Air University Public Affairs

Photos by photo by 2nd Lt Kip Turner

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Catch Up With Ocean State Innovations at Milipol

October 12th, 2023

Hope to connect with you at the show.

Please contact:

Peter Raneri – peter@osinnovate.com

Geoff Senko – Geoff@osinnovate.com

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SOFWERX- USSOCOM Innovation Foundry Event: SOF Aspects of Cyber Security in 2035

October 12th, 2023

SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM’s Directorate of Science and Technology (S&T) Futures, will host the fourteenth Innovation Foundry (IF14) Event in Tampa, FL, 12-14 December 2023, which intends to bring together Special Operations Forces (SOF), industry, academia, national labs, government, and futurists in an exploration, design thinking, facilitated event to assist USSOCOM in decomposing future scenarios and missions.

Political, social, and technological developments will have an increasing impact on the future of world societies. Organizations, militaries, governments, and entire economies rely on complex digital infrastructures for their operations. The safety and reliability of these information systems are of significant concern to organizations around the world, while malicious actors seek to exploit vulnerabilities to achieve their ends. Because of this, cyber security has been a focus of increasing attention and will be of critical importance in the future operational environment.

The theme of IF14 is SOF Aspects of Cyber Security in 2035. The event seeks to explore the nature of cyber security operations and infrastructure in 2035 and SOF’s role in this environment.

Specific areas of interest include the growth of digital infrastructure for civilian and military systems; the impact of artificial intelligence technologies in the design, implementation, exploitation, and securing of information systems; the impact of innovative communications, networking, and control systems on future cyber infrastructure; advancements of quantum computing and encryption tools; as well as offensive and defensive approaches including prevention, pre-emption, detection, isolation, defeat, and the exploitation of digital vulnerabilities.

In this effort, S&T Futures is working with the Next-Generation Effects (NGE) and Network and Data Management (NDM) Capability Function Areas, in conjunction with echelons of intelligence and operational staff.

S&T Futures has developed and refined a unique process, the Innovation Cycle, to engage technology pioneers and leaders, and to discover and develop high risk, innovative, and disruptive technologies for future on-boarding. This Innovation Foundry is the first phase of the Innovation Cycle and will be focused on idea generation. Deliverables for the IF14 event will include preliminary capability concepts targeting the defined problem areas which may impact SOF forces and operations in the 2035 timeframe in cyber security. This event will be followed by: 1) a Rapid Capability Assessment (RCA) to further develop the preliminary capability concepts and, 2) a series of Integrated Technology Sprints (ITS) to demonstrate proofs of concept.

For more information, visit events.sofwerx.org/ussocom-innovation-foundry-if-14-event.

Submit NLT 30 October 2023 11:59 PM ET.

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NDIA Future Forces Conference 23 Poster #14 – Tubb Trigger System

October 12th, 2023

This poster was presented during NDIA’s recent Future Forces Capabilities Conference in Huntsville. Check it out for details on this capability.

Contact info is on the poster for those interested.

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The SOCOMRC3 Suppressor from SureFire

October 12th, 2023

I spent last week putting several thousand rounds through the latest suppressor from SureFire, the SOCOMRC3. I can attest, like the title of this video claims, it offers low back pressure without compromise. I never got even a whiff of exhaust from back pressure. This video is a great introduction to the next generation of SureFire suppressors.

www.surefire.com

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