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SoldierSystems has an article on the wear trial taking place in Valcartier right now: http://soldiersystems.net/2010/05/18/polish-by-the-numbers/

You're mistaken in regard to how the US supply system works.  Having been in both the CFs and US Marine Corps I can tell you this for a fact. There are generally two different types of personal issue equipment and clothing: 1.  Initial Issue uniforms such as the US equivalent to DEU, as well as...

Kevin, Interesting stuff there! Any thoughts on the merits of a bullpup in a battle rifle or 'hybrid' i.e. 6.5mm cartridge? Get to keep a full length barrel, but have the handiness of a carbine for CQB type work, and with a larger sized calibre you can cover a full spectrum of engagement...

Naval DEU slip-on uses an embroidered ribbon sewn onto the material, rather than having the thread embroidered directly on. 

CPGear is now doing Canadian Naval Officer rank epaulet slip-ons with the executive curl/Elliott's Eye in the following uniform combinations: NCD:  Black epaulet slip-on with gold embroidery (to match current NCD rank insignia and name tapes CANADA text is pre-embroidered on the slip-on; No...

Some good common sense thinking there.  In addition to that, if you have a med tech that's 'liberal' with his/her access to med supplies, you can probably get some alcohol sanitary towelettes (like the wet wipes that come in IMPs, but moistened with rubbing alcohol). I've also heard that for...

I wanted to post this up there, as it's a common question I get at work and seeing as how alot of folks in the military use items like vinyl map cases, page protectors for SOP lists, etc. I figured this might be helpful: Time is of the essence!  If you mark your map case, nyrex folder, or page...

I don't think it's a MAZ-7917, but another version of the MAZ family.  The MAZ-7917 has 14 wheels, whereas this vehicle pictured appears to have 16.

As today, May 4th, 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the granting of Royal Assent by His Majesty King Edward VII to the Canadian Naval Service Bill, I'd like to wish a Happy 100th Birthday to the former and currently serving Sailors and Officers of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian...

I'm looking for jpeg line drawings of the 'unofficial' squadron badges for the following units: 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron 403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron 438 Tactical...

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Can someone explain what the current types of patches that Air Force personnel wear on their flightsuits? I've seen various nametags that either have the aircraft type, or squadron emblem on them, but there seems to be no uniform type amongst the Air Force for their flight suits. Also, what...

I read that last night via the Small Wars Journal website (www.smallwarsjournal.com).  It's somewhat of a continuation of an article published in the Armed Forces Journal which was titled 'Dumb Dumb Bullets' http://www.afji.com/2009/07/4061641 It's ironic in that with all the emphasis put on...

I believe the rationale is that the Leo 2 ARV variant will be used to support the CCV as they supposed to be employed in a battlegroup/combat team in conjunction with tanks.

Indeed, it is the Timoney Mk 1 ARV (Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle), armed with the Alvis Scorpion CVR(T) 76mm turret.  Timoney built 2 prototypes and Tanzania purchased the production rights and built an undisclosed number in country during the 1970s.

I don't believe it's on any scale of entitlement for the Rangers, but I could be wrong; various Ranger Patrol Groups can squirrel away various bits of kit for their detachments, but I imagine it varies as to how generous their respective ASU supply/clothing stores are.  I.E. if there's a bunch...

Somewhat correct.  Can you elaborate? 

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