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Might be interested in the following... Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG) Take note at 2:14 where the thermal image overlay can be switched to "outline." There was a company, name escapes me, out at the vendor's day during last years CISC who advertised a similar system, save that it...

Is it just me or does the CEP for the CASW seem a bit small? Considering the 40mm round has what, a 1m lethal radius, that diagram is suggesting that the CEP is only 2 square meters at 2000m? Even looking at the GMG stats, it says it is effective to "point targets" at 1500m. Sounds a bit fishy.

The GMG + tripod together weigh something like forty kilos. That stretches the definition of "man-portable" by no small measure. The 60mm in the light role weighs what, ten? Considering the terrain in which that video was taken, it's a no-brainer in my mind which is the more attractive choice.

I couldn't find a good picture of it, but on the C79 below the eyepiece there is a dial with a silvery little switchy-thing, or "gate." When the gate is down, or "closed," the dial functions as a bullet-drop compensator, meaning you need only set the range on the dial and the sight will...

Anybody interested in the issues surrounding helmet protection - and the possible road ahead - might get something out of this article. http://www.army.mil/-news/2011/02/18/52093-brain-experts-meet-to-further-soldier-head-protection/?ref=news-health-title5

Kevin, I think you're right in that not all pad systems are created equal - BLSS vs. Skydex being the prime example. However, suffice it to say that the pad systems are, for now at least, under a blanket ban. Having gone street-legal, I personally don't feel the urge to buck the system on my own...

During Combat Support's IBTS training last fall, the snipers set up an unknown-distance range that the whole company rolled through, the winner picking up a day off at the end of the week. You want to teach guys to use 1/4 mil corrections on the C79, well, you better teach them how to judge...

I emailed Maj. Natale in regards to the issue, and suffice it to say that the response was more than satisfactory. The concept is sound, and while it is publicly available information, I'll forgo posting it here in case there are any OPSEC issues. Anyone interested in a copy of the email, PM me...

I know guys that have been charged for modifying PPE (specifically, leaving the Kevlar out of the vests and just wearing the strike plates.) People I know that turn a blind eye to the helmet kits do so because they believe the pad system is not a detriment, and we've been given no information...

I can speak for 2VP in that they were A-OK for TF 1-08, but they are verboten around the battalion these days. Most of the CoC turns a blind eye, but keep the innards of your lid out of sight while the Q or the RSM are around...

I believe that the individual HMS was already trialled with the US Land Warrior system and the now-defunct Objective Individual Combat Weapon. The problem with that system was that the camera/interface added considerable bulk to an already-bulky weapon and that while shooting around corners...

They are also running DP1s in Shilo now, too.

RPO-A I disagree. The skill required to shoot accurately and reliably out to 600m is only a product of time, training, and ammunition. It's only a question of what the military is willing to commit to train and maintain people to this standard. To look at the Basic Sniper course, I'd estimate...

Lowa Combat GTX. Did 55 km on them this last October in Wales, and another 70 km on them on north Vancouver Island around New Years, and walked away laughing both times. Best money I've ever spent on footwear, hands down.

This is only a guess, but it could be a 23mm Barricade round for the KS-23 series of shotguns. These shotguns are made from rejected 23mm anti-aircraft cannon barrels, and correspond to roughly 4- or 6-gauge, depending on what standard you use.

Ah. First I heard of them was at the career manager's brief this year, and they were presented alongside CSOR and JTF2. My mistake.

Well, my mom thinks it's cool.

Roger, I think there was a bit of a misunderstanding there. I certainly don't believe the number of shots fired or unfired has anything to do with justifying JTF2's continued existence - I thought you were quibbling with the definition of the expression "fired in anger." I also didn't mention...

That is a straw man. To fire a shot "in anger" is no different than firing a shot "in the line of duty." It just means that the shot is fired outside of training purposes and is intended to kill or cause harm. Clearly they do need to know, else why would part of the purpose of the symposium be...

Why not do something along the lines of the NZ SAS: First Among Equals documentary? I'm sure it's not the first time something like this has been suggested, but it could serve as a venue to showcase the abilities and applications of units like JTF2, CSOR and CJIRU. It also helps put a bit more...