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In a pinch, you can eat it as well.

OK. Good insights into what works and what doesn't. Let's stay within the parameters of what is realistic though. If DLR had to take design ideas from a variety of rigs (or one rig in particular) or MOTS purchase one design, it would still have to conform to what soldiers have to wear with the...

How is the stock at Work World in Pembroke? Good selection of sizes? Black, tan and/or hunter?

Thanks for the reply. Ordered a pair from an Ottawa supplier, and just wanted to get anecdotal info on how they fit compared to other manufacturers' tactical-style boots. What I gather is they indicate 1/2 larger for same actual fit as others (Magnums and Swats)? Same socks (eg black/green sock...

Sorry about some of the confused looks. Didn't have time to compress the photo and had to link the main article. Actually, if you look more closely, you'll see that I was actually referring to nearly all of the Marines in the photo. Just a point to rub it into our faces, until DLR gets their...

Curious to see how far this conflict is going to go. How long will the IC wait until NK reaches a certain threshold of nuclear (offensive) capability? Or will the IC continue to "condemn", "denounce" and otherwise amuse Dear Leader for the next 4-5 years until he has in fact armed his mil forces...

Glad to see some orgs (eg the Marines) having institutionalised the under-armour (not brand name) combat shirts. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090702/afghan_operation_090702/20090702?hub=TopStories

That was the Mk I version. I think Mk V is out there on some shelf...

How are they for sizing? Do they size as noted on the box or smaller/bigger than other of the same indicated size? Seems like a strange question, but as we all know, one company's last is not necessarily the same for another company.

The most likely reason for anyone doing a PT ruck march in uniform is to break in boots or condition the feet while wearing boots. Otherwise PT strip is what most people wear (unless it is a unit workup thing).

Makes a very good paperweight, especially with the breeze from all the air conditioners.

Rockys - source?

New link that works - short clips for each exercise. http://ctc.gagetown.mil.ca/dlearn/Pan_Army_Projects/ACIM/courses/ACIM/ACIM.htm

Can the CoC not be given the specs of the OTW shirt which would correct this (if in fact Dri-fire and the CADPAT cloth is better than cotton/combat shirt combo)?

For PER purposes the BFT is considered an "exempt," but has to be done annually as a fitness test. Here is the trick, though when it comes to doing either or both (BFT and/or EXPRES). Make sure you do the BFT first and then exempt the EXPRES, as PeopleSoft will record only the last test done...

First off the systems should stop making uniforms (CADPAT or DEU) that allow the morbidly obese to fit in them (eg ridiculously short pant legs but massive waist - I was issued a pair of windpants once that were like this and was told to "grow into them" by the QM staff when asked about the...

Agree with Daftandbarmy.. WWB are not that bad (they are free to boot  ;)), and become quite comfortable when broken in. Additionally, to make them Cold Wet Weather Boots (vice just Combat, Wet Weather), have one of the two pairs issued slightly larger to fit the black/wool sock combo. Almost...

Even that doesn't guarantee solid waterproofness. Look for boots with a single-seam Gore-tex bootie, vice a "patch-seam" (not sure if this is the correct term) design. One seam, one point of failure, multiple seams - you get the idea... Single-seam Gore-tex boots are often in the higher price...

So, if we all worked at DLR and had to look at concepts for a Tac Vest replacement, instead of re-inventing the wheel (something that is doctrine it seems), what would be the top 3-5 modular base rigs COTS that we would look at as working examples? Cost aside, purely from a functional...