Carabiners are not just for key chains. They are a wonderful invention that come a myriad of shapes and sizes. They allow us to challenge ourselves on mountain climbs, hurtle down cliff faces at breakneck speeds, move gear and casualties up and down slopes and rescue trapped people in confined spaces. Carabiners are useful for securing loads or for personnel engaging enemy with small arms from helicopters. Their uses are limited by necessity and imagination.
Friday, 26 October 2012
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
TCCC Youtube
A short video put together by Blackthorne Media and Whiskey Delta Gulf. It is a compilation of TCCC training events....enjoy.
Go get some training!!!
Take care out there.
Go get some training!!!
Take care out there.
Monday, 22 October 2012
Take Care Of Your Kit....
A fundamental component of all technical outerwear is its Durable Water
Repellent (DWR) which serves as your clothing’s barrier against moisture. Gear
can lose up to 70% of its breathability when the outer fabric absorbs water,
dirt and sweat. I know in my circle of friends that is just about
anything we do for work or play. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR)
on the outer fabric of your gear must be maintained to ensure effectiveness.
This increases the duration of your element’s effectiveness in adverse weather
conditions and extended operations.
Saturday, 20 October 2012
Checking IR light sources without NODS/NVDs
You can check the function of IR illuminators, designators and light source without using your NVGs. This reduces the possibility of ruining your NVGs by exposing them to bright light sources. Thanks to Rickshaw for showing me this trick.
Take care out there.
Friday, 19 October 2012
INFORCE White/IR Multifunction Weapon Mounted Light, Part One
INFORCE White/IR Multifunction
Weapon Mounted Light, Part One
Prior to
this deployment, a long time friend of mine, Earl Green, from Phase
Line Green Tactical,
recommended a new weapon light to me. Knowing his long experience in the tactical
community and our shared belief in high quality gear for operators, I listen to
his advice. He was recommending the INFORCE
White/IR WML. I
did a bit of online research on the WML and contacted their Canadian
Distributor RAMPART INTERNATIONAL. After talking to the helpful
staff, I ordered the light for use on this deployment. A few days later, it
arrived in the mail.
