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Posted: 12/27/2013 10:47:43 PM EDT
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Lovin' this thread, stayed up til 3 this morning reading it all. I'd like to pick up a few books. Of the recommended stuff I've seen in this thread, I've got Fearless and Hunting the Jackal on my list. Anything else out there that's considered "required"? Read Fearless after seeing this thread....outstanding human being Adam Brown was and it gets dusty even though you know what you are getting into. Man what a guy Oh and not quite the same theme but Adam Brown touches on this book a little bit and it is definitely a must read IMO for mindset and mental preparedness, "On Killing" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. Unbelievable stuff in there. |
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Posted: 12/28/2013 2:15:52 AM EDT
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Dirty Wars is another good one. It has a leftist agenda but tons of good history/info. Kill Bin Laden Only thing worth dying for Not a good day to die Both the Delta books by Haney and Beckwith Thank you, added Dirty Wars to my list. Here are some early pics from GW1, OIF and OEF. Apologies if there are reposts. 
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Posted: 12/28/2013 2:27:58 AM EDT
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More of Romanian Land Forces Eagles (Batalionul 610 Operatii Speciale "Vulturii") and U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan and Europe.
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Posted: 12/28/2013 2:40:19 AM EDT
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NSW selfie. 
U.S. Navy DEVGRU instructor training U.S. Army soldiers. 
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Posted: 12/28/2013 12:15:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/28/2013 12:31:15 PM EDT
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Tip of the spear in late '01. Those guys were rough. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Horse Soldiers http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_22.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_17.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_18.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_12.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_10.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_14.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_11.jpg Tip of the spear in late '01. Those guys were rough. National Guard in mid '02. They are indeed rough. Pics include the man reputed to be the oldest to get through both SFAS combat diver school. That may have changed since then. I think "Cowboy" is in a couple. |
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Posted: 12/28/2013 12:52:20 PM EDT
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This is "Scarface" UDT-11/SEAL TEAM 1 He did 6 tours in Nam (3 years). here is one guy who water skiid to Saigon. ETA: Operation Jackstay http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u265/londerzeel/sealnam66sz7.jpg Awesome pic, thanks for putting it up |
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Posted: 12/28/2013 10:49:57 PM EDT
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This is "Scarface" UDT-11/SEAL TEAM 1 He did 6 tours in Nam (3 years). here is one guy who water skiid to Saigon. ETA: Operation Jackstay http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u265/londerzeel/sealnam66sz7.jpg Awesome pic, thanks for putting it up Grease gun BAR |
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Posted: 12/29/2013 1:58:15 PM EDT
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Tag! Excellent posts, gentlemen!
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Posted: 12/29/2013 6:47:05 PM EDT
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vsvo
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Posted: 12/29/2013 9:27:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/29/2013 10:22:20 PM EDT
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Every other year or so I find myself re-reading Ghost Wars. It's a thoroughly researched picture of a relatively small slice in the region's long history of conflict, but the lessons still ring true today. I'm currently reading LTG Boykin's Never Surrender. Ghost Wars is definitely one to read. I had a few false starts with it though for sure. "Thorough" is an understatement. Its a lot of information. It does indeed give some great insight into where we are how we got here. Fuckin' Pakistanis....lol. Others on my list... Looming Tower Holy War, Inc. American Sniper First In Jawbreaker Inside Delta Force I need to read Lions of Khandahar, Masters of Chaos, and The Men the Mission and Me. Just finished One Minute to Midnight. Its a great read on the Cuban Missile Crisis. Partway through Legacy of Ashes right now which is CIA focused. |
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Posted: 12/30/2013 12:32:13 AM EDT
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vsvo Great pictures thanks.
Thank you. Another ball cap. 
Another Iraq. 
Some more oldies. 
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Posted: 12/30/2013 12:48:04 AM EDT
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U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers conducting maritime operations.
Punisher. 
Some pics of USMC Division and Force Recon. 
U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), wait to conduct a High-Altitude High-Opening jump at the flightline aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2010. The jump operation was designed to focus on military parachuting, reconnaissance patrolling and maintenance of parachute insert proficiency. The unit is deployed to Afghanistan conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force. (U.S. Marines Photo by SSgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe /Released) 
Sergeant Anthony Battles (left), Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), engages the enemy during a firefight in Northern Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, Aug. 15. The Marines and sailors of B Company are currently conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force. 
Sergeant Zachary Zobrist, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), conducts a patrol in Northern Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, Aug. 15. The Marines and sailors of Company B are currently conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force. 
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jared Barnard with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion relaxes in the safety of a compound in Malozi, Afghanistan, June 30, 2011. 3rd RECON was in Malozi performing a two-day operation of clearing, securing, developing relationships with the local people. |
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Posted: 12/30/2013 1:43:36 AM EDT
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Afghan National Army commandos from the 3rd Special Operations Kandak and coalition forces take a knee after off-loading from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9. ANA commandos partnered with coalition forces are currently conducting combat operations in order to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the region. 
An U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter off-loads personnel as coalition forces provide security during a patrol in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 12. Coalition forces partnered with Afghan National Army commando from the 3rd Special Operations Kandak, are currently conducting combat operations in order to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the region. 
Afghan National Army commandos from the 3rd Special Operations Kandak and coalition forces prepare to board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter after completing a patrol in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 12. ANA commandos partnered with coalition forces are currently conducting combat operations in order to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Cuaron/Released) 
Coalition forces look on as two U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters prepare to land during a patrol in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 12. Coalition forces partnered with Afghan National Army Commando from the 3rd Special Operations Kandak, are currently conducting combat operations in order to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Cuaron/Released) 
U.S. Navy SEALs and U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers. 
USNSWDG SEAL with Canadian troops in Afghanistan. 
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Posted: 12/30/2013 2:45:45 AM EDT
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U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers conducting maritime operations. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SFA03.jpg Punisher. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_08.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0623_07.jpg Some pics of USMC Division and Force Recon. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Recon3.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Recon1.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Recon2.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Recon4.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers conducting maritime operations. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SFA03.jpg Punisher. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_08.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0623_07.jpg Some pics of USMC Division and Force Recon. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Recon3.jpg U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), wait to conduct a High-Altitude High-Opening jump at the flightline aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2010. The jump operation was designed to focus on military parachuting, reconnaissance patrolling and maintenance of parachute insert proficiency. The unit is deployed to Afghanistan conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force. (U.S. Marines Photo by SSgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe /Released) http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Recon1.jpg Sergeant Anthony Battles (left), Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), engages the enemy during a firefight in Northern Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, Aug. 15. The Marines and sailors of B Company are currently conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Recon2.jpg Sergeant Zachary Zobrist, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), conducts a patrol in Northern Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, Aug. 15. The Marines and sailors of Company B are currently conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Recon4.jpg U.S. Marine Sgt. Jared Barnard with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion relaxes in the safety of a compound in Malozi, Afghanistan, June 30, 2011. 3rd RECON was in Malozi performing a two-day operation of clearing, securing, developing relationships with the local people. Recon and Force Recon aren't special operations. Even they admit that. |
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Posted: 12/30/2013 12:30:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryMk23 in the wild? |
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Posted: 12/30/2013 1:45:44 PM EDT
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Mk23 in the wild? Don't think so, grip isn't quite the right shape and no grip screws on a MK23 but there seem to be grip screws on the pistol in that picture. |
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Posted: 12/30/2013 6:56:48 PM EDT
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Nice Swedish K still in servce, after 50+ or more yrs.
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Posted: 12/30/2013 10:12:25 PM EDT
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U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in Iran.
U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in Russia. 
Combat Diver 
Military Free Fall 
Specialist First Class Brad Beauchamp, a jumpmaster from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, performs a pivot poised exit on a night jump with oxygen and equipment, at 25,000 feet above Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station, Puerto Rico. 
Members of U.S. Army Special Forces soar out the back of a C-17 Globemaster III at an altitude of 6,000 feet during a high altitude, low opening training exercise, Feb. 22 during Balikatan 08 in the Philippines. Contractor-outsourced MFF training conducted by an ex-U.S. Navy SEAL instructor. 
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Posted: 12/30/2013 10:19:49 PM EDT
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My Grandpa (retired LTC) on far right below in Dak Pek, Vietnam. 82nd Airborne, 5th Special Forces / Green Beanie. He has a Bronze star with "V". http://imageshack.us/a/img853/3254/rdsz.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img27/8379/15q.png ETA: Shadow Box I made for him under member Covertness guidance http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/2341/9rh3.jpg Impressive. |
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Posted: 12/30/2013 10:20:03 PM EDT
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Don't think so, grip isn't quite the right shape and no grip screws on a MK23 but there seem to be grip screws on the pistol in that picture. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Mk23 in the wild? Don't think so, grip isn't quite the right shape and no grip screws on a MK23 but there seem to be grip screws on the pistol in that picture. +1 Looks like a Sig |
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Posted: 12/31/2013 6:58:39 AM EDT
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Nice Swedish K still in servce, after 50+ or more yrs. Might be a Smith & Wesson M76 |
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Posted: 12/31/2013 7:10:11 AM EDT
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Nice Swedish K still in servce, after 50+ or more yrs. Might be a Smith & Wesson M76 Or a Port Said. |
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Posted: 12/31/2013 7:10:57 AM EDT
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U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in Iran. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SF_05.jpg U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in Russia. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/GB4.jpg Combat Diver http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/USSOF26.jpg Military Free Fall http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0621_03.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SFA11.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0621_04.jpg Contractor-outsourced MFF training conducted by an ex-U.S. Navy SEAL instructor. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0627_07.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in Iran. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SF_05.jpg U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in Russia. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/GB4.jpg Combat Diver http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/USSOF26.jpg Military Free Fall http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0621_03.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SFA11.jpg Specialist First Class Brad Beauchamp, a jumpmaster from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, performs a pivot poised exit on a night jump with oxygen and equipment, at 25,000 feet above Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station, Puerto Rico. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0621_04.jpg Members of U.S. Army Special Forces soar out the back of a C-17 Globemaster III at an altitude of 6,000 feet during a high altitude, low opening training exercise, Feb. 22 during Balikatan 08 in the Philippines. Contractor-outsourced MFF training conducted by an ex-U.S. Navy SEAL instructor. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0627_07.jpg U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in Russia.------ Was this late 90's early 00's? |
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Posted: 12/31/2013 2:05:05 PM EDT
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USNSWDG SEAL with Canadian troops in Afghanistan. That's from the early days of the war. Woodland CADPAT, old harnesses and flak vests |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 3:32:59 AM EDT
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U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in Russia.------ Was this late 90's early 00's? Quote HistoryQuoted:
U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers in Russia.------ Was this late 90's early 00's? I don't remember, it might have been earlier, like Soviet Union. I had a caption for the pic when we did this in the summer of '12, but I didn't save it with the pic. And now that thread floats in the ether. 
A U.S. Army SF soldier with Montagnards in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. 
Afghan National Army Commandos from the 3rd Commando Kandak and coalition forces off-load from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at an undisclosed location in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 12. ANA commandos partnered with coalition forces are currently conducting combat operations in order to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Cuaron) |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 10:01:24 AM EDT
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What happened to his Peltors?
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Posted: 1/1/2014 10:04:13 AM EDT
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What happened to his Peltors? Those are the new models. Forget what the specs are, but that's how they look. |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 11:11:59 AM EDT
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Those are the new models. Forget what the specs are, but that's how they look. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What happened to his Peltors? Those are the new models. Forget what the specs are, but that's how they look. Interesting, never seen them before. |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 12:45:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: What happened to his Peltors? Those are the new models. Forget what the specs are, but that's how they look. Interesting, never seen them before. Niiice but I'd hate to see the price tag on those puppies. |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 1:12:53 PM EDT
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Niiice but I'd hate to see the price tag on those puppies. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What happened to his Peltors? Those are the new models. Forget what the specs are, but that's how they look. Interesting, never seen them before. Niiice but I'd hate to see the price tag on those puppies. Can't wait until all the electronics are in a separate box that attaches on your PC so all you have to wear is an earbud. |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 1:36:07 PM EDT
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Can't wait until all the electronics are in a separate box that attaches on your PC so all you have to wear is an earbud. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What happened to his Peltors? Those are the new models. Forget what the specs are, but that's how they look. Interesting, never seen them before. Niiice but I'd hate to see the price tag on those puppies. Can't wait until all the electronics are in a separate box that attaches on your PC so all you have to wear is an earbud. Yeah, I have some like that. I'm not a fan. |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 1:48:53 PM EDT
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question: what's the purpose of the little bungee cords running from the side rails to the NV mount on the opscore helmets? just noticed those.
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Posted: 1/1/2014 1:53:59 PM EDT
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Yeah, I have some like that. I'm not a fan. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Yeah, I have some like that. I'm not a fan. 
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question: what's the purpose of the little bungee cords running from the side rails to the NV mount on the opscore helmets? just noticed those. Retainers so you dont lose your shit and hold them up. |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 1:57:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/1/2014 2:08:30 PM EDT
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I love peltors they just make my ears hot and shit. Retainers so you dont lose your shit and hold them up. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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question: what's the purpose of the little bungee cords running from the side rails to the NV mount on the opscore helmets? just noticed those. Retainers so you dont lose your shit and hold them up. thats kinda what I figured. thanks for the info. |
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Posted: 1/1/2014 10:49:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Holy fucking shit ballsfire.....heads will fucking spin from the 9th pic down!  |
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Posted: 1/2/2014 8:41:08 AM EDT
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Holy fucking shit ballsfire.....heads will fucking spin from the 9th pic down!
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Posted: 1/2/2014 9:05:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Side mounted eotech? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Holy fucking shit ballsfire.....heads will fucking spin from the 9th pic down! Side mounted eotech?  Didn't catch that at first. |
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Posted: 1/2/2014 10:06:38 AM EDT
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"SuperJew" - SGM Lawrence N. Freedman, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Iraq 
Col. Donald Bolduc, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan commander, with members of a U.S. Special Forces Operational Detachment – Alpha, assigned to Special Operations Task Force – Southeast, patrol through a village Jan. 16, 2011, in Khas Uruzgan District, Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. Over the last 12 months, U.S. Special Forces teams operating in the area have worked with the Afghan population and elements of the Afghan National Security Forces to improve security and governance in the area. 
A Special Forces soldier from Combined Special Operations Task Force 10 (CSOTF-10) serving in Eastern Afghanistan provides command and control support and assistance during a recent operation while mentoring a Provincial Response Company of the Afghan National Security Forces. 
A U.S. Special Operations Soldier assigned to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan scans the area as Afghan National Army Commandos, 2nd Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak conduct a patrol in Mandozai village, Maiwand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Bertha A. Flores) 
Coalition forces provide over watch for Afghan National Army Commandos from the 3rd Commando Kandak during a patrol in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 25. Coalition forces are currently conducting combat operations in the Kandahar province to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Cuaron 
Coalition special operations forces members load up in armored vehicles before leaving on a mission in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 21. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David A. Brandenburg) |
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Posted: 1/2/2014 12:25:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/2/2014 6:20:11 PM EDT
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Nice Swedish K still in servce, after 50+ or more yrs. Might be a Smith & Wesson M76 Or a Port Said. It looks like a Port Said. Port Said and Swedish K are basically the same gun, made in different countries. The Swedish K is "officially" known as the M45B submachinegun, made in Sweden of course. Port Said is made in Egypt. The S&W 76 was a copy of sorts of the Swedsh K, they added a selector for semi/auto, and lengthened the barrel a bit. Magazines are interchangeable between the K & PS, and will work in the model 76 with minor modifications usually. Impressive little SMG's for sure, with a rate of fire around 500 rpm +/-. |
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Posted: 1/2/2014 6:48:01 PM EDT
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Port Said and Swedish K are basically the same gun, made in different countries. The Swedish K is "officially" known as the M45B submachinegun, made in Sweden of course. Port Said is made in Egypt. The S&W 76 was a copy of sorts of the Swedsh K, they added a selector for semi/auto, and lengthened the barrel a bit. Magazines are interchangeable between the K & PS, and will work in the model 76 with minor modifications usually. Impressive little SMG's for sure, with a rate of fire around 500 rpm +/-. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Nice Swedish K still in servce, after 50+ or more yrs. Might be a Smith & Wesson M76 Or a Port Said. It looks like a Port Said. Port Said and Swedish K are basically the same gun, made in different countries. The Swedish K is "officially" known as the M45B submachinegun, made in Sweden of course. Port Said is made in Egypt. The S&W 76 was a copy of sorts of the Swedsh K, they added a selector for semi/auto, and lengthened the barrel a bit. Magazines are interchangeable between the K & PS, and will work in the model 76 with minor modifications usually. Impressive little SMG's for sure, with a rate of fire around 500 rpm +/-. I'm well aware of the different versions. The one in the picture appears to be a Port Said. |
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Posted: 1/3/2014 1:07:26 PM EDT
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Some pics of USMC Division and Force Recon. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Recon3.jpg U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), wait to conduct a High-Altitude High-Opening jump at the flightline aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2010. The jump operation was designed to focus on military parachuting, reconnaissance patrolling and maintenance of parachute insert proficiency. The unit is deployed to Afghanistan conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force. (U.S. Marines Photo by SSgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe /Released) Sort of interesting that the guy on the right is prepping to jump with the supressor attached. I would think you would want the minimum possible overall length on the weapon when landing? |
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Posted: 1/3/2014 3:09:28 PM EDT
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Sort of interesting that the guy on the right is prepping to jump with the supressor attached. I would think you would want the minimum possible overall length on the weapon when landing? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Some pics of USMC Division and Force Recon. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Recon3.jpg U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), wait to conduct a High-Altitude High-Opening jump at the flightline aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2010. The jump operation was designed to focus on military parachuting, reconnaissance patrolling and maintenance of parachute insert proficiency. The unit is deployed to Afghanistan conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force. (U.S. Marines Photo by SSgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe /Released) Sort of interesting that the guy on the right is prepping to jump with the supressor attached. I would think you would want the minimum possible overall length on the weapon when landing? Jumping with a suppressor attached isn't bad on a freefall...just make sure the quick disconnect is secured well with tape. The landing is usually a standup so odds are the weapon isn't going to take a bad hit. I did always have my optics padded like the jumper on the right. On a static line I always had my suppressor detached since the landing is "a bit rougher"  .
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Posted: 1/3/2014 9:06:48 PM EDT
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Horse Soldiers http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_22.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_17.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_18.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_12.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_10.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_14.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/0625_11.jpg Cool pics and some of those guys look like they have time in. |
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Posted: 1/3/2014 10:47:19 PM EDT
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Forward Operating Base Uvanni, Iraq–United States Army soldiers part of the 3-187th Infantry Regiment 101st Air Assault, perform a raid inside Samaria on June 20, 2006 (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Third Class (AW) Shawn Hussong) Got NVGs? 
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