PhilB said:I would say with something as important as your load bearing gear its worth buying and training with.
Bzzliteyr said:According to the CO of TF 0307.. the TF should be getting 125 rigs/vests that he will be giving to one of his companies. No news on what the rig/vest was but just that that's the only "non issued" kit that we'll see during the tour.
Bzzliteyr said:I brought up the "modular tacvest" situation and referred to the 10 mag loadout during a question and answer period with the TF0307 CO and RSM. I am not one to stir up any poo poo, but the response given to the whole squadron was that 5 mags are enough, there are LAV3s in the background that the troops can go and reload in. I am positive he saw my jaw drop and hit the ground!!! He made reference to videos that we've seen of soldiers shooting aimlessly during firefights and wasting ammo, referrring to Vietnam techniques. The RSM referred to the overseas situation as the wild west and that all the mixed kit was unprofessional and undisciplined. He even went as far as comparing the old 64 pattern webbing with the new tacvest suggesting that if I had worn the latter, then I would be appreciating the tacvest alot more!!
hand info
Bzzliteyr said:And where might we find the said video from MJP?
I brought up the "modular tacvest" situation and referred to the 10 mag loadout during a question and answer period with the TF0307 CO and RSM. I am not one to stir up any poo poo, but the response given to the whole squadron was that 5 mags are enough, there are LAV3s in the background that the troops can go and reload in. I am positive he saw my jaw drop and hit the ground!!! He made reference to videos that we've seen of soldiers shooting aimlessly during firefights and wasting ammo, referrring to Vietnam techniques. The RSM referred to the overseas situation as the wild west and that all the mixed kit was unprofessional and undisciplined. He even went as far as comparing the old 64 pattern webbing with the new tacvest suggesting that if I had worn the latter, then I would be appreciating the tacvest alot more!!
That is first hand info and I am sorry to say, it scares me.