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It’s Back To Basics For Two SOF Entrepreneurs…
NavElite, a Palm Harbor, FL company got its beginnings in October of 2010 when two former SOF operators decided to reinvent the wrist magnetic compass. Their experience in Afghanistan and Iraq highlighted the need for a … Continue reading
Posted in Nav Aids, Sniper Systems and Tools, SOFIC 2012, Soldier Systems
Tagged BLMC, camp, compass, Florida, geocache, hike, hunting, magnetic, NavElite, Palm Harbor, wrist
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It’s Back To The Drawing Board For Admiral McRaven, USSOCOM’s CO.
United States Special Operations Forces are currently engaged in 75 countries around the globe. Going forward, our greatest threat to national security will not be from nation states, it comes from third world nations hosting radical elements, or countries lacking … Continue reading
In Honour Of The Queen’s Jubilee…
There’s nothing more dignified than a Rule Britania Overture with “chorale in messe’”
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – STI’s PARASIM®
Systems Technology, Inc., hereafter referred to as STI, is based in Hawthorne, CA. The firm is 100% employee owned founded in 1957 as a small R&D company devoted to the study of the behavior of dynamic systems, including ground and aerospace vehicles, … Continue reading
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – AeroVironment Raven® UAS
When I first started talking about the UAS and UAV systems, I alluded to the fact that these devices are increasingly becoming and extension of the soldier operator and as important as anything else in his array of tools. My assertion is proving to be … Continue reading
Posted in ISR
Tagged AeroVironment, IR, portable, Raven, surveillance, UAS, UAV
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Day Two
Posted in SOFIC 2012
Tagged BAE, boat, iRobot, ISOF, LMG, machine gun, OASYS, Riverhawk, Robot, Simunition, SkeetIR, SOFIC
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The Vehicle Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY)
The Vehicle Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY) initiative was news to me and I want to thank Steve Graves, Vice President of Marketing at Acumentrics, for introducing it to me. So, what is VICTORY? The Vehicle Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics, ISR
Tagged architecture, Army, C$ISR, EW, ISR, standards, VICTORY
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – Power Conditioning By Acumentrics
Acumentrics Holdings of Westwood, MA is the holding company for two businesses, Acumentrics RUPS (rugged uninterrupted power supply) and Acumentrics SOFC (solid oxide fuel cells). At this year’s SOFIC Conference, Acumetrics RUPS featured its new Rugged Blade UPS™. The device has a 1U profile, meaning … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics
Tagged AC, Acumentrics, DC, ISOF, power, Rugged Blade UPS, SOFIC, UPS
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LaserLyte® CK-MS Bersa Thunder Package
For those not familiar with the Bersa Thunder, I’ll say it’s a fantastic backup or conceal carry pistol . It’s what I carry, so I’ve put my money where my mouth is. The Bersa Thunder is a .380 (9 mm kurz), … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged Bersa, laserlyte, Thunder
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – STS AN/PVS-21 LPNVG
Spent some time with the folks from the O’Gara Company checking out the STS AN/PVS-21 LPNVG (Low Profile Night Vision Goggle), a rather impressive piece of technology. The obvious is of course its compactness, especially when compared to an AN/PVS-14. The LPNVG … Continue reading
Posted in Night Vision Technology, SOFIC 2012
Tagged AN/PVS-21, fusion, Image, image intensified, LPNVG, O'Gara, STS
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – LWRC M6A2-PSD 300 Blackout
LWRC International is a pioneer in the development of short-stroke gas piston operating systems for the AR15 / M16 platform; the company is also one of the competitors in the U.S. Army’s carbine competition. LWRC carbines are considered to be some of … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2012, Weapon systems
Tagged 300 Blackout, 6.8 SPC, carbine, International, ISOF, LWRC, SOFIC
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Top ‘n’ Things (where ‘n’ is any real or imaginary number) Going Through Someone’s Head As They Eat Your Face
I’m sure you’ve all heard of the Hannibal Lecter knock-off in Miami, FL. Apparently the guy decided to start munching on someone’s face before being shot by police. So, we think this is what may have been going through his … Continue reading
June Reviews – Burris FastFire III™
They say the third time is always the charm and Burris definitely has it right with the new FastFire III™ red dot sight – compact, accurate and definitively tactical! Read my June review…
Posted in Sneak Previews
Tagged Burris, FastFire, red dot, sights
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – Beretta ARX160 and GRX160
Beretta ARX160 5.56 x 45 carbine and the GLX160A1 40mm grenade launcher. Beretta’s ARX160 carbine is among several contenders in the U.S. Army’s competition (read ongoing saga) to replaced the venerable M4. There are many considerations an organization as large … Continue reading
Military Utility Assessment (MUA) Clearly Indicates A Preference For The LMG Over SAW M249B
I first had an opportunity to gain some familiarization with the Lightweight Small Arms Technologies (LSAT) Light Machine Gun or LMG at an NDIA Small Arms Symposium in Virginia Beach, VA. I was impressed with its compactness and weight reduction achieved … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged assesment, Ft.Benning, LMG, LSAT, Manuver Centerof Excellence, MUA, SAW
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – BAE Systems Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS®)
I admit to having a fond place in my heart for BAE Systems; it’s rare to find a company of its size with as much creativity and entrepreneurship. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System or APKWS is but one example … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2012, Uncategorized, Weapon systems
Tagged APKWS, BAE, helicopter, Hellfire, laser, rocket, warhead
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – SpotterRF Makes Its Debut
SpotterRF is a one-of-a-kind item in that it is the only surveillance radar in existence that will fit in a backpack. SoptterRF weighs a mere 3 pounds for the M80 and 4 pounds for the larger M600C model. The radar operates in … Continue reading
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Day Two – Navy SOC-Rs Make Their Exit After Successful Raid
Note, the dummy on his bass boat who nearly gets run over…
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 PROTECTOR Remote Controlled Weapon Station – Vulgar Display Of Firepower!
Posted in SOFIC 2012
Tagged PROTECTOR, RCWS, REMOTE CONTROLLED, weapon station
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For 7th Year In A Row, Glock Inc. Donates $100,000 To The Special Operations Warrior Foundation
SOFIC 2012, Tampa, Fl., 23 May 2012 – It was my pleasure to witness yet another example of generosity from Glock Inc. Today, they donated $100,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The donation is an annual event now in … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2012
Tagged Glock, Glock Inc., Special Operations Warrior Foundation
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Day Three – Recon Scout XT
Over the last several years, application of robotics in tactical and EOD situations has grown exponentially. The Recon Scout XT, manufactured by Recon Robotics™, is by a large margin the most widely accepted and cost effective tactical robot available to military and law … Continue reading
Posted in Robotics, SOFIC 2012
Tagged Recon, Recon Scout, robotics, robots, SWAT, tactical
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Special Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Exploitation
One of a number of areas of high interest for USSOCOM is Special Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Exploitation (SRSE pronounced ser-see). The portfolios encompass sensors, force protection, forensics, biometrics, collection, dissemination and a variety of other disciplines, and their supporting technologies. It is … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2012
Tagged exploitation, reconnaissance, SRSE, surveillance, USSOCOM
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Day Two – USASOF Demonstrates Waterborne Insertion
Posted in SOFIC 2012
Tagged Chinook, ISOF, USASOF, USSOCOM
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Day Two – Blackhawk Exfiltration
Posted in SOFIC 2012
Tagged Blackhawk, ISOF, SOF, SOFIC 2012, USSOCOM
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Day Two
Black Hawk infiltrates team to destroy a barge with C4 charges…
Posted in SOFIC 2012
Tagged Blackhawk, helicopter, infiltrate, ISOF, NDIA, SOF, SOFIC, Tampa, USSOCOM
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 Day Two
International Special Operating Force put on an excellent demonstration simulating an assault on several key targets in the channel between Davis Island and Harbour Island. More to come…
Posted in SOFIC 2012
Tagged CV-22, ISOF, Osprey, SOF, SOFIC 2012, Tampa, USSOCOM
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SOFIC 2012 and ISOF 2012 Kicks Off In Tampa, FL
NDIA’s SOFIC 2012 and ISOF 2012 kicked off today, at Tampa’s Convention Center, for what is sure to be another great conference. Representatives from the Defense Industry, and members of the Special Operating Force Community were on had to exchange … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2012
Tagged Clinton, Hillary, Secretary of State, SOFIC 2012, Tampa
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Vectronix’s Terrapin Pocket Laser Range Finder
There are laser range finders and then there is a Vectronix PLRF. The Terrapin offers robustness, reliability and accuracy at a manageable price point. If you’re a law enforcement organization struggling with diminishing budgets the Terrapin will give you basic … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Laser Based Technologies, Range Finder, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Kestrel, laser, laser range finder, PLRF, sniper, Terrapin, Vectronix
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Revision Sawfly Photochromic Lens Video
I shot a couple of short videos to demonstrate Revision’s Photochromic technology. The first video shows the lens darkening as you emerge from darkness. The second video shows the lens clearing as you enter darkness. Note that when exposed to sunlight, the lens does not … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Eyewear
Tagged ballistic, eyeware, photochromic, Revision, Sawfly
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Vectronix Terrapin Upcoming Review
Kicking off SOFIC week with a review of the Vectronix Terrapin – 21 May 2012
Posted in Sneak Previews, Uncategorized
Tagged finder, laser, LRF, PLRF, range, Terrapin, Vectronix
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Comments On Facebook And Eduardo Saverin !
I have been a lifelong member of the Republican Party. I believe that smaller government and a growing economy is best for America today, and into the future. Taxes, at all levels of the socioeconomic ladder, directly impact disposable income … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged citizenship, Eduardo, facebook, Saverin
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Valdada Optics VTac Tactical 20 Watch.
Valdada Optics, Littleton CO, has introduced a 20th Anniversary Limited Edition VTac Tactical 20 watch that looks great. The watch features a Swiss movement, stainless steel case and sapphire crystal. The Tactical 20 is also water-resistant to 200 meters. When you’re … Continue reading
FN Herstal Announces Change To The Venerable FN MAG.
FN Herstal announced that a conversion kit is now available to users who wish to upgrade the FN MAG to a polymer buttstock. The transition requires some modification. FN’s MAG 7.62 x 51 machine gun is considered by many to … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62 x 51, CPMG, FN, Herstal, L7A2, M240, machine gun, MAG58
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Streamlight TLR-1s HP – Let There Be Light!
The howling you hear in the background is not Louisiana Bell toning the phone lines, it’s the coyote hunters when they get their hands on Streamlight’s HP series of weapon mounted lights! The TLR-1s HP (High Power), the subject of … Continue reading
Posted in Tactical Lighting
Tagged coyote, light, lumens, predator, Streamlight, tactical, TLR, TLR-1, TLR-1S HP, weapon, weapon mounted
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Why You Should Consider Losing Weight ?
It’s been a long time since we’ve done a “Top n reasons where n can be any real or imaginary number.”So, here it is! FOG HORN’s Top ”n” Reasons Where n Can Be Any Real or Imaginary Number Why You Should Consider … Continue reading
Camelbak’s Linchpin™- An Outstanding Assault Pack & Hydration System.
There is no substitute for a well designed anything! The Linchpin™ assault pack from Camelbak is no exception to that sweeping statement, and I think you’d be hard pressed to find anything at its price point that comes even close to it! Check out my review… … Continue reading
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