[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Spec Ops Pic Thread (Page 55 of 68)
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Quoted: Maybe he will be shooting with a PVS-14 behind that M68 later. According to the FM, which rail DOES NOT retain zero on the RAS? Anyway, I'm not going to piss on this thread. Just pointing out that the soldier is just fine with his mounting of his CCO according to the FM. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img546/6194/m4sopmod12.jpg http://static2.stuff.co.nz/1342580892/399/7302399_600x400.jpg Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Without getting to into this- say his M68 has a 1/2 MOA shift, with a 4 MOA dot. Is it going to be noticeable for the of shooting he is doing there? What does Chapter 2 of FM 3-22.9 say about acceptable mounting of the M68 in relation to the RAS? Well no, not going to make a difference for that type of shooting. That isn't the only range he will shoot at. Maybe he will be shooting with a PVS-14 behind that M68 later. According to the FM, which rail DOES NOT retain zero on the RAS? Anyway, I'm not going to piss on this thread. Just pointing out that the soldier is just fine with his mounting of his CCO according to the FM. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img546/6194/m4sopmod12.jpg http://static2.stuff.co.nz/1342580892/399/7302399_600x400.jpg I imagine it's doable for combat effectiveness (combat accuracy) but I bet it would offer up some sloppy groups at a hundred yards. |
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Looks to be a G30 in the chest rig? I wonder if that's during the time when they were T&Eing them before going with the HK45ct. |
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Without getting to into this- say his M68 has a 1/2 MOA shift, with a 4 MOA dot. Is it going to be noticeable for the of shooting he is doing there? What does Chapter 2 of FM 3-22.9 say about acceptable mounting of the M68 in relation to the RAS? Well no, not going to make a difference for that type of shooting. That isn't the only range he will shoot at. Maybe he will be shooting with a PVS-14 behind that M68 later. According to the FM, which rail DOES NOT retain zero on the RAS? Anyway, I'm not going to piss on this thread. Just pointing out that the soldier is just fine with his mounting of his CCO according to the FM. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img546/6194/m4sopmod12.jpg http://static2.stuff.co.nz/1342580892/399/7302399_600x400.jpg I imagine it's doable for combat effectiveness (combat accuracy) but I bet it would offer up some sloppy groups at a hundred yards. Psshh you would probably mount a scope on a MK12 with one ring on the receiver and the other one the hand gaurd. |
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Quoted: I imagine it's doable for combat effectiveness (combat accuracy) but I bet it would offer up some sloppy groups at a hundred yards. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Without getting to into this- say his M68 has a 1/2 MOA shift, with a 4 MOA dot. Is it going to be noticeable for the of shooting he is doing there? What does Chapter 2 of FM 3-22.9 say about acceptable mounting of the M68 in relation to the RAS? Well no, not going to make a difference for that type of shooting. That isn't the only range he will shoot at. Maybe he will be shooting with a PVS-14 behind that M68 later. According to the FM, which rail DOES NOT retain zero on the RAS? Anyway, I'm not going to piss on this thread. Just pointing out that the soldier is just fine with his mounting of his CCO according to the FM. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img546/6194/m4sopmod12.jpg http://static2.stuff.co.nz/1342580892/399/7302399_600x400.jpg I imagine it's doable for combat effectiveness (combat accuracy) but I bet it would offer up some sloppy groups at a hundred yards. |
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Awesome pic. Those dogs are "NOPE FUCK THIS!"
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A blast from the past: SAS & 1st SFOD-D Joint Exersise in Hereford, UK, 1992 https://pp.vk.me/c625616/v625616160/f85f/b_7rtVoNy8c.jpg mmmmm ops 3rd |
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Quoted: http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_SF.jpg Col. Alan Shumate, a Special Forces officer assigned to the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., speaks during a dive tower unveiling ceremony at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School Dec. 7, 2012 in Key West, Fla. The dive tower on the school's campus, used for 50-foot free ascent exercises, was originally dedicated in 1994 to honor Shumate's father, Sgt. Maj. Walter Shumate, a Special Forces soldier who helped set up the SFUWO in the mid-1960s. The Dec. 7 unveiling showcased the newly painted tower's Special Forces and Combat Diver insignia. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Candace Le, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) That's too cool- Jim Morris wrote about his dad in "War Story" |
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I recognize that LZ. 99.9% sure, especially since we used to fly members of that unit there (and elsewhere). |
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That guy has some really awesome pictures. Are they shooting BBs though? |
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http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_SF.jpg Col. Alan Shumate, a Special Forces officer assigned to the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., speaks during a dive tower unveiling ceremony at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School Dec. 7, 2012 in Key West, Fla. The dive tower on the school's campus, used for 50-foot free ascent exercises, was originally dedicated in 1994 to honor Shumate's father, Sgt. Maj. Walter Shumate, a Special Forces soldier who helped set up the SFUWO in the mid-1960s. The Dec. 7 unveiling showcased the newly painted tower's Special Forces and Combat Diver insignia. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Candace Le, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) That's too cool- Jim Morris wrote about his dad in "War Story" Interesting author, thanks. Here's a pic of SGM Shumate:
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http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_SF.jpg Col. Alan Shumate, a Special Forces officer assigned to the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., speaks during a dive tower unveiling ceremony at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School Dec. 7, 2012 in Key West, Fla. The dive tower on the school's campus, used for 50-foot free ascent exercises, was originally dedicated in 1994 to honor Shumate's father, Sgt. Maj. Walter Shumate, a Special Forces soldier who helped set up the SFUWO in the mid-1960s. The Dec. 7 unveiling showcased the newly painted tower's Special Forces and Combat Diver insignia. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Candace Le, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hires_140320-A-CL980-045a.jpg Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak move toward their objective during an operation in the Khogyani district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. The commandos were conducting an operation aimed at disrupting insurgent movement with assistance from U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Connor Mendez) http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/14476271539_209e063492_k.jpg Troops First brought out five wounded warriors to Regional Command-East as a part of Operation Proper Exit at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, July 9-11, 2014. The five-member team sustained injuries through Afghanistan or Iraq. (U.S. Army photo) http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1783968.jpg A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) uses a power saw to cut through locks securing a door during a training mission held Feb. 20, 2015 on Eglin Air Force Base in Northwest Florida. The mission required a team of Special Forces soldiers to assault a mock drug-cartel outpost and document sensitive materials found inside. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Thomas Cieslak) Pic 3 is Chris Corbin. Go to youtube and Search Mitch Rossell, a soldiers memoir. |
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Interesting author, thanks. Here's a pic of SGM Shumate: http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_Walt_SF.jpg Quoted:
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http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_SF.jpg Col. Alan Shumate, a Special Forces officer assigned to the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., speaks during a dive tower unveiling ceremony at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School Dec. 7, 2012 in Key West, Fla. The dive tower on the school's campus, used for 50-foot free ascent exercises, was originally dedicated in 1994 to honor Shumate's father, Sgt. Maj. Walter Shumate, a Special Forces soldier who helped set up the SFUWO in the mid-1960s. The Dec. 7 unveiling showcased the newly painted tower's Special Forces and Combat Diver insignia. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Candace Le, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) That's too cool- Jim Morris wrote about his dad in "War Story" Interesting author, thanks. Here's a pic of SGM Shumate: http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_Walt_SF.jpg Eric Haney wrote in his book that SGM. Shumate's mustache is displayed in the "Hall of Heroes" in Delta's compound at Bragg. I know Col. Beckwith was a huge fan of Walt Shumate and had a lot about him in his book. |
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Quoted: Eric Haney wrote in his book that SGM. Shumate's mustache is displayed in the "Hall of Heroes" in Delta's compound at Bragg. I know Col. Beckwith was a huge fan of Walt Shumate and had a lot about him in his book. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_SF.jpg Col. Alan Shumate, a Special Forces officer assigned to the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., speaks during a dive tower unveiling ceremony at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School Dec. 7, 2012 in Key West, Fla. The dive tower on the school's campus, used for 50-foot free ascent exercises, was originally dedicated in 1994 to honor Shumate's father, Sgt. Maj. Walter Shumate, a Special Forces soldier who helped set up the SFUWO in the mid-1960s. The Dec. 7 unveiling showcased the newly painted tower's Special Forces and Combat Diver insignia. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Candace Le, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) That's too cool- Jim Morris wrote about his dad in "War Story" Interesting author, thanks. Here's a pic of SGM Shumate: http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_Walt_SF.jpg Eric Haney wrote in his book that SGM. Shumate's mustache is displayed in the "Hall of Heroes" in Delta's compound at Bragg. I know Col. Beckwith was a huge fan of Walt Shumate and had a lot about him in his book. Ol' Walt Shumate is a legendary SF hand. Went everywhere and did it all. |
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Quoted: More of Romanian Land Forces Eagles (Batalionul 610 Operatii Speciale "Vulturii") and U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan and Europe. http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/GB13.jpg http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/GB22.jpg ![]() |
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Anybody else having problems with the last couple pages loading and making the page crash? Only problem I have is that apparently the special operations community doesn't spend enough time in GD. Just look at all the Eotechs! But I'm on IE, and no sorts of view issues for me. |
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Quoted: Only problem I have is that apparently the special operations community doesn't spend enough time in GD. Just look at all the Eotechs! But I'm on IE, and no sorts of view issues for me. Quoted: Quoted: Anybody else having problems with the last couple pages loading and making the page crash? Only problem I have is that apparently the special operations community doesn't spend enough time in GD. Just look at all the Eotechs! But I'm on IE, and no sorts of view issues for me. |
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Well I could have posted the clean one or this. Dont want to anger the white knights of persec. Quoted:
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You're too late with the PERSEC, bru. It's made the rounds in the recce thread and a few others. Well I could have posted the clean one or this. Dont want to anger the white knights of persec. That's not PERSEC. It's still OPSEC. |
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What's on his back? Pack/bag with breaching tools? |
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Interesting author, thanks. Here's a pic of SGM Shumate: http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_Walt_SF.jpg Quoted:
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http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_SF.jpg Col. Alan Shumate, a Special Forces officer assigned to the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., speaks during a dive tower unveiling ceremony at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School Dec. 7, 2012 in Key West, Fla. The dive tower on the school's campus, used for 50-foot free ascent exercises, was originally dedicated in 1994 to honor Shumate's father, Sgt. Maj. Walter Shumate, a Special Forces soldier who helped set up the SFUWO in the mid-1960s. The Dec. 7 unveiling showcased the newly painted tower's Special Forces and Combat Diver insignia. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Candace Le, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) That's too cool- Jim Morris wrote about his dad in "War Story" Interesting author, thanks. Here's a pic of SGM Shumate: http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_Walt_SF.jpg I can't recall which book it was but recall someone writing that when on leave,everyone would sign in to whatever hotel etc as Walter Shumate but there wasn't any explanation of who he was. |
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Quoted: I can't recall which book it was but recall someone writing that when on leave,everyone would sign in to whatever hotel etc as Walter Shumate but there wasn't any explanation of who he was. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_SF.jpg Col. Alan Shumate, a Special Forces officer assigned to the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., speaks during a dive tower unveiling ceremony at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School Dec. 7, 2012 in Key West, Fla. The dive tower on the school's campus, used for 50-foot free ascent exercises, was originally dedicated in 1994 to honor Shumate's father, Sgt. Maj. Walter Shumate, a Special Forces soldier who helped set up the SFUWO in the mid-1960s. The Dec. 7 unveiling showcased the newly painted tower's Special Forces and Combat Diver insignia. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Candace Le, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) That's too cool- Jim Morris wrote about his dad in "War Story" Interesting author, thanks. Here's a pic of SGM Shumate: http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shumate_Walt_SF.jpg I can't recall which book it was but recall someone writing that when on leave,everyone would sign in to whatever hotel etc as Walter Shumate but there wasn't any explanation of who he was. I wanna say that was either Eric L. Haney's book or Mr. Delta himself, Chuck Beckwith. Can't recall but I've read the book you're talking about. |
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That Under Secretary of the Army is HARDCORE! I 'd follow that fucker through Hell on Easter! Quoted:
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http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/16404828368_04748cf103_k.jpg Special Forces Underwater Operations instructors demonstrate buddy rescue techniques by surfacing and initiating revive and resuscitate procedures on an "unconscious" diver at the SFUWO School located at Key West, Fl., Feb. 10, 2015. Instructors at SFUWO are expertly trained and safety is incorporated at all levels. Underwater operation is one of the many dynamic skills of the Green Berets. The SFUWO School is headquartered by the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, the Army's Special Warfare Center of Excellence, Fort Bragg, N.C. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. John G. Martinez) http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/14484124149_8b30d54062_k.jpg FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- The Under Secretary of the Army, Hon. Brad Carson, discusses weapons systems with a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier during a walkthrough on Range 37, Fort Bragg. Hon. Carson met with USASOC Soldiers to gain firsthand knowledge of Army Special Operations Forces and their capabilities. (Photo by Sgt. Daniel A. Carter, USASOC Public Affairs) That Under Secretary of the Army is HARDCORE! I 'd follow that fucker through Hell on Easter! Carson is from Oklahoma and a Cherokee. but I don't know how he would fare in combat. he's a lawyer and always seems to have a government job. |
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I spy with my little eye a Pandur |
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http://thelaymansperch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SF_0228_2.jpg Master Sgt. Rod Goss, a Team Sergeant in Company B, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) teaches soldiers from the Republic of Serbia?'s 63rd Parachutist Battalion, Special Forces Brigade on how to use explosives to breach a door June 14 at Camp Grayling, Mich. The team was conducting demolition training as part of a State Partnership Program and military exchange with Ohio and Serbia. Why does his name tape say "Vlad"? lol |



















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