Built for Varusteleka by Alpina, this high leg, leather combat boot incorporates an upper made from black hydrophobic Box leather with a reinforcement piece on the toes and the heel. The lining is hydrophobic Napa leather. The outsole is rubber and the midsole injected polyurethane. The exchangeable anatomic insole has antibacterial treatment. The round black shoelaces are made from polyester/polyamide.
Get yours at www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-tst-alpina-recon-boots.
In the immortal words of a damn fine soldier, Lt. Dan Taylor, “There is one item of G.I. gear that can be the difference between a live grunt and a dead grunt. Socks, cushion, sole, O.D. green. Try and keep your feet dry when we’re out humpin’. I want you boys to remember to change your socks wherever we stop.” – Forrest Gump (1994)
Like any good leader we’ll get you the items you need to succeed. Here at First Spear, we remember what Lt. Dan said, and we have the tools for you to do this. Exclusive during the season of giving, we are offering a buy a pair, give a pair on our grunt-proof Merino Wool socks. We have both our Everyday Sock and Boot Sock. These socks will not only stave off that foot eating bacteria, but they’ll keep your feet dry, thanks to Merino Wools natural antimicrobial and high breathability. The reinforced and added cushion to the heal and toe will absorb those long days on your feet and shrug off those long hours of wearing boots.
In addition to our month of giving, every web order for the month of December will receive a limited edition FS Festive Yippee Ki-Yay Sticker.
Beginning of December 10th, we’ll be launching our 12 Days of Christmas, be sure to sign up for our email newsletters to be the first to know, first-spear.com/landing.
To check out our merino wool socks, go to: www.first-spear.com/technical-apparel/american-merino-wool.
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — During Operation Lethal Eagle I, the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) assessed and validated a new stress shoot range by conducting the first iteration Nov. 18.
“I think this range is going to help dramatically,” said Sgt. David Lee, a team leader from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. “There are strength and cardio elements with the stress of shooting and for me coming from the Army where we do static ranges all day to a move, shoot, move and communicate environment I think will really help the division out.”
There are eight engagements on the range to put 101st Soldiers to the test.
The tower engagement where each Soldier engages targets from three different heights ranging from 175 meters prone, 75 meters kneeling and 75 meters standing. At the base of the tower the Soldier picks up a battering ram and runs to the next station.
The breach engagement is where the Soldier breaches the door with the battering ram and engages three 50-meter targets with two rounds from a window in the building.
Next, the Soldier must drag a litter to a Humvee, taking cover behind the vehicle while engaging three 50-meter targets. After the targets have been engaged, the Soldier must pick up and carry two sandbags to the next location.
At the next location, the Soldier climbs the ladder to the rooftop and uses a barrier as cover to engage three more 50-meter targets. The Soldier then climbs down the ladder and secure two ammo cans to carry to the next position.
The Soldier must then drop the ammo can to maneuver over the top of the climbing wall to secure two water cans the he or she must carry to the bunkers from where he or she will engage the next three 50-meter targets.
For the eighth and final engagement, the Soldier moves to a location where he or she loads a magazine and engages with two rounds while walking toward the target.
“If you’re not in shape for one, get into shape and be the leader Soldiers want to follow,” Lee said. “Based on my interest in shooting I have participated in multiple three-gun competitions, so this is something that is familiar to me, but it helps set the example for the Soldiers as well.”
The stress shoot range is designed to make Soldiers and units in the 101st Abn. Div. more lethal and prepared for future combat.
“This is what we are going to expect our Soldiers to do in combat, varied terrain, heart rate up, stressed out,” said Maj. Gen. JP McGee, commanding general of the 101st Abn. Div. and Fort Campbell. “If you want to talk about increasing lethality and making it super easy for our Soldiers to get out there and work on it, this is it right here.”
This range is open to all units on Fort Campbell and its focus is to prepare the Soldiers in all units to react to enemy contact with precision and speed despite the stresses of combat.
– SFC Jacob Connor
December 2, 2021 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo is launching a free suppressor promo that customers won’t want to miss. Starting November 15, 2021, and running through December 24, 2021, customers who make a purchase over a certain dollar threshold will receive either a free Silencerco Octane or Warlock suppressor. The best part? The free items will ship within six months of the original purchase date.
In order to qualify for a free Warlock 22, customers must spend at least $599 (before tax) on SilencerCo suppressors and accessories. To receive the free Octane 9 or 45, they are required to spend $799 (before tax). The qualifying purchase must include at least one serialized item. There is no limit on free suppressors, however, you can only register up to five free suppressors per submission. Two of SilencerCo’s most iconic silencers, the Octane is primarily used on pistol platforms while the Warlock is intended for rimfire use.
“With the Octane MSRP set at $624 and the Warlock at $323, the potential value in free products for the customer is substantially high,” said VP of Sales Scott Clinger. “That totals almost $1,000 in savings, simply by making a purchase within a certain timeframe.”
Purchases must be made through a retailer between November 15, 2021 – December 24, 2021 to be eligible. After the purchase, the customer needs to register for the promo using a date-stamped receipt and a copy of their form 4. The deadline for registration is January 15, 2021.
SilencerCo reserves the right to end the promotion at any time, but will give plenty of notice for customers who wish to take part in the promo. Updates will be posted to the SilencerCo website and social media platforms.
For more information on the details of this promo or to register your purchase, please visit silencerco.com.
Unmanned Experts Inc. develops SWARM management systems, Liteye provides hardware
Centennial Colorado — Liteye Systems, based in Denver Colorado, has partnered with Unmanned Experts Inc. to provide the hardware components to ruggedize the new AIR COMMONS™ – SWARM, drone swarm asset planning, management, and control system.
AIR COMMONS™ SWARM technology enables command and control tasking, mission planning, and generation of a “Swarm Air Tasking Order” including resource allocation, asset-target matching, force management, and mission control. These capabilities enable US swarm commanders and tacticians to deploy overwhelming autonomous airpower faster than the enemy’s decision-making cycle. The system is designed to fully integrate Unmanned Traffic Management, Advanced Air Mobility, Air Traffic Management, and UAS utilization and provide Air Domain Awareness within a disaster response or deployed Area of Responsibility.
“Swarming autonomous systems are the next technology to be addressed to secure dominance and air superiority,” said Keven Gambold, CEO of Unmanned Experts, Inc. “AIR COMMONS has demonstrated control of 55 drones and this number continues to increase.”
“Unmanned Experts’ technology is necessary for today’s battle,” said Kenneth Geyer, CEO of Liteye, “Swarms are increasing, and adding these capabilities to friendly UAS capabilities will be vital moving forward.”
Featuring a solid aluminum RFID-blocking shell, gasketed O-ring seal and snap-latch to guarantee a watertight seal the G5 Personal Utility RF Field Wallet offers a lifetime guarantee.
Inside, there’s a elastomeric strap and mesh organizer.
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In their 10th year in business, Haley Strategic makes a big announcement, their new Thorax plate carrier.
It’s a very well thought out design, made from laminate and Tweave with traditional sewn PALS webbing for strength and limited Velcro fields fore and aft. Also, look for cable management built into the plate bags.
One unique feature is the dragonfly shaped thermoform pad down the center of the plate bag s which offers venting as well as padding and will help keep your chin from being banged up on your plate. They’ve also introduced their own buckles to the design.
The Thorax is available with either a traditional cummerbund, cummerbund with side entry panels, or a Chicken Strap which is a rigid, lightweight, alternative to a standard cummerbund.
Accessories include shoulder pads, MOLLE placard, triple rifle mag placard, chicken strap plate pockets, chicken strap radio pocket and cable management, cummerbund plate cap, and cummerbund radio pocket.
But the best way to learn about Thorax is to listen to Travis Haley himself discuss this project which is seven years in the making.
How about the ending of that video? It meant a lot to me. But as Travis mentioned, there are multiple other videos which depict various aspects of the Thorax.
It’s available in Black, Coyote, Grey, Ranger Green, MultiCam, and MultiCam Black.
Shipping January 2022. Learn more at haleystrategic.com/thorax.
Here are some new Army publications regarding range ops available from Army Publications Directorate:
TC 25-8, 11/2/2021, Training Ranges
ATP 5-19, 11/9/2021, Risk Management
ATP 4-35.1, 11/8/2021, Ammunition and Explosives Handler Safety Techniques
