UPDATED 14 September 2009

1st Tactical Studies Group
(Airborne)
Operation: Prove Tactical Mobility
AIRBORNE!!!..militarized ATB with composite wheels,rear rack/panniers, laser pointer

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Folding ATB with visual camouflage strips

ATB camouflaged with Ghillie Strips
TA-2000 holistic field living/load bearing web gear system

Complete holistic field living/load bearing layout (TA-2000)
Militarized DaHon Mountain Gold folded inside

Folded ATB in C.O.M.E.T. Enterprises airdrop bag
Better chinstrap = better Soldier vision/protection levels

3-point chinstrap on helmet, RBA on desert BDUs
No excuse for body armor that cannot stop bullets

Ranger Body Armor (RBA) protects against rifle fire
No excuse fire proof BDUs not being supplied to Paratroopers

Nomex BDUs look like regular BDUs, but protect from fire
Studies prove constant hydration in small amounts is better than large amounts periodically

Camel Bak water drinking system
Cold water cools the body core better than warm/hot water

Insulated liner shown here keeps water cool
Tactical Load Bearing Vests that position weapons magazines right add protection/mobility

Chest webbing adds protection to the Soldier's front.

Eagle Industries pro mask carrier keeps FPM at waist on belt away from legs

A small FPM pouch keeps the Pro Mask away from the legs for better mobility
Weapons held at the ready that can be shouldered

GRSC "Snap-sling" allows weapons to be carried at the ready but can be shouldered instantly
A few minutes makes the Army brown t-shirt a medical aid

A stenciled last name and blood type can speed essential first aid in emergencies

A pound of water is 8 pounds, collecting as you go is better than carrying

Each squad should be able to purify its own water
KillFLASH! anti-reflection cover for SWDGsUnprotected and protected SWDGs

A nylon cover over sun, wind, dust goggles (SWDGs) prevents reflections
Webbing to hold/release rucksacks during parachute jumps

HSPR with EZ assembly marks
Actual working prototype of the SPORK!

Every Soldier able to eat, shave and brush his teeth using the MRE SPORK!
Note the self-clean shaving cartridge and cap for the toothbrush

Note the removable toothbrush cap cover
Why waste 7 gal water per day per man for hygiene?

A small packette of waterless multi-use soap packette in the MRE for shaving, hand/body, shampoo soap
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