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TacJobs – Army Marksmanship Unit Instructor Training Group

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit is currently seeking motivated NCOs who have a passion to teach marksmanship to join its Instructor Training Group (ITG). NCOs selected for this opportunity will be deeply involved in changing marksmanship doctrine, equipment, and training.

 
Photo: Soldiers participate in a basic rifle marksmanship exercise during the Marksmanship Master Trainer Course. (Photo by SPC Osama Ayyad)

Current requirements include:

– Male and female Soldiers are eligible to apply

– Rank of SGT-SSG (SSG(P) and SFC are not eligible); Soldiers cannot have more than 12 years active federal service; all SGTs must have completed team leader time; all SSGs must have completed squad leader time

– MOS immaterial

– Cannot be currently on orders for school or deployment

– No temporary profiles; permanent profiles will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

– Updated Enlisted Record Brief (ERB)

– GT Score of 107 (or above)

– APFT Card (240+) within six months; must be in compliance with AR 600-9

For more information or to view the complete list of requirements, go to:

www.benning.army.mil/armor/316thCav/129/mmtc/content/pdf/ITG%20Hire

Born On The 4th Of July – Static Line Key Chains

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

I ran across these the other day and thought it was a cool share for the paratroopers out there.

 

They’ve got a whole slew of products beside the T10 static line key chains, including dog leashes.

 

What’s more, they have versions with unit insignia and jump wings and other scare badges.

bornonthe4thofjuly.com/static-line-products

Pat McNamara Recommends Reading “Mind Gym”

Friday, April 1st, 2016

  
-Pulled this quote from Gary Mack’s book “Mind Gym“, which is an variation of a quote from former MLB pitcher Carl Hubbell. I previously mentioned this book in one of the CST recommended reading posts a few months back. Highly recommend you read this book.

-Use the tools laid out out in the book to build your own personal “mind gym” and visualize your peak performance. Like a physical gym, your mind gym is a place where effort and struggle take place.

-Performance gains start here. Build yours today!

I Thought This Was Somehow Relevant To The Situation At Hand

Friday, April 1st, 2016

  

Confirmed – H&K Wins CSASS

Friday, April 1st, 2016

 

In spite of PEO Soldier claiming that an award has not been made, it has. This is the DoD announcement from March 31, 2016. H&K USA Wins the Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System program.  

www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract-View/Article/710219

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ on behalf of the Project Manager Soldier Weapons awarded a single award Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Delivery and Task Orders with two (2) options for a maximum total of 3,643 Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) units. The period of performance for the base ordering period will be Twenty-Four (24) months, during which time Production Qualification Testing/Operational Testing(PQT/OT) of 30 CSASS units will be conducted. The minimum ordering obligation for this contract is 30 CSASS units to be used for PQT/OT. Option one (1) will enable additional ordering periods and will include production, spare parts, depot support, First Article testing, and Instructor and Key Personnel Training (I&KPT). Option two (II) is for the purchase of a technical data package and Government Purpose Rights.

Vuurwaapen Blog Launches GoFundMe Page To Raise Funds For Legal Defense

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

  
Not long after our story on the Fireclean suit against bloggers Andrew Tuohy and Everett Baker, Vuurwaapen blog launched a fundraising page for their legal defense on the GoFundMe platform.  The odd thing about this is that I’ve read the complaint and Fireclean isn’t suing for assault.  

  
Those interested in donating should visit www.gofundme.com/spwt9qss.

Rumor Has It Confirmed – H&K Wins CSASS

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

It’s beyond rumor at this point. According to multiple sources familiar with various aspects of the program, H&K’s entry for the Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) program was selected earlier this week for procurement by the United States Army. Other finalists were LMT and FNH USA.

The entry, named the G28E1, was displayed at SHOT Show in H&K’s booth. Interestingly, it incorporates an OSS Suppressor.

The program for this new, compact version of a 7.62 NATO gas gun finds its beginning in 2012 but the actual solicitation wasn’t until late 2014 with the goal being “improved reliability, improved accuracy, and improved ergonomics; reduced weight and length; advanced coatings; improved optics; reduced felt recoil; enhanced suppressor performance; enhanced modular rail capabilities; an improved bipod, trigger, pistol grip, and buttstock.” Since then, the candidates have been through a down select to further trim the field to three and numerous testing regimines.

According to documents obtained by SSD, the Army has been planning events around an ‘M-110E1’, referred to as an improved version of the M-110 which is more compact and lighter weight, leading us to believe that the CSASS will adopt this nomenclature.

PEO Soldier did not respond to our request for information regarding this award. No word yet on how many the Army plans to purchase or the Basis of Issue.

Converse Coral Shoes

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

 

Here’s something you don’t see everyday, a pair of issue Coral Shoes by Converse, dating from Operation Desert Storm.

 

I’m curious, does anyone have any additional details on these?

Thanks Cool Arrow Kicker!

UPDATE: Here’s a photo from Travis at Mayflower of his Tan and Green pair from when he was on a dive team.