Afghanistan - Germany's contingent (56k be gone) !!! [Archive] - Page 3

He219

01-21-2008, 09:26 PM

Well, I don't make the captions, I only read them. Actually - I've just now recherched a bit - the Belgian Minister's visit to the country took place more than one year after this date...
rofl

But good to see someone down here again.
Cheers mate, it's all good.
:)

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Brigadegeneral Dieter Warnecke
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Mazar-e Sharif/Potsdam, 01/10/2008.

„General Warnecke, report RC North for the change of command ceremony! General Warnecke melden Sie mir das Regionalkommando Nord zur Übergabe!“ Mit diesen Worten begann Generalmajor Bruno Kasdorf, Chef des Stabes im ISAF-Hauptquartier, die Kommandoübergabe. Nicht ganz ohne Wehmut, im Hinblick auf seinen bevorstehenden Abschied, hatte Warnecke zuvor in seiner Abschlusspressekonferenz über den Fortschritt und die Zukunftsaussichten in Nordafghanistan gesprochen.
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German soldiers, part of the International Security Assistant Force (ISAF), stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at the ISAF base in Mazar-e- Sharif, the provincial capital of Balkh province, north of Kabul, Afghanistan on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008

AirCommando

01-22-2008, 06:43 AM

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An army special forces soldier in Khost
With respect Sir, actually near Ghazni.

Sadly this part of the forum appears to have disappeared from people's sight...
.....because no good "action" pics are aviable with BW.............Who wants to see armed humanitarian aid work?

muck

01-22-2008, 07:11 AM

.....because no good "action" pics are aviable with BW.............Who wants to see armed humanitarian aid work?
I actually meant the entire section....:roll:

He219

01-22-2008, 08:42 AM

.....because no good "action" pics are aviable with BW.............Who wants to see armed humanitarian aid work?
I do and usually post them in Today's Pix.

Mazar-e Sharif/Potsdam, 29.12.2007.
Durch die Wüste Nordafghanistans – 100 Meter pro Tag, sieben Tage die Woche, so entsteht binnen drei Monaten die, neun Kilometer lange und 8,20 Meter breite, neue „Westroad“.

Three months into construction through the desert of Northern Afghanistan, German Forces are building the new nine kilometer long 8.2 meter wide 'WestRoad' at 100 meters per day, seven days a week.
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Die neue „Westroad“
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Auf halber Strecke (Quelle: Bundeswehr)
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Schweres Gerät (Quelle: Bundeswehr)

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The Governor of Badakhshan cuts the ribbon as members of PRT Feyzabad look on during the Opening Ceremony of the new Teshkan district bridge.
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The new bridge is a vital part of Highway 302, the only major road connecting Badakhshan with the rest of Afghanistan.

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German soldiers, part of the International Security Assistant Force (ISAF) look on , as an Afghan fire fighter man, left, sprays water on the fire in Mazar-e- Sharif the provincial capital of Balkh province, north of Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008. The buildings in which the stores were situated were set on fire by accident authorities said

AirCommando

01-22-2008, 09:48 AM

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3351/33547020go7.jpg
That´s defenitely a good one!

Il Barbarossa

01-24-2008, 01:13 PM

German forces in Afghanistan face combat deployment

The Bundeswehr has reportedly taken a step toward its first combat deployment in Afghanistan. This follows a request from NATO for 250 troops for its Rapid Reaction Force. Defence minister Franz Joseph Jung is expected to make an announcement on the report next week.

SPD defence spokesman Jorn Thiessen suspects that the decision to delay an announcment until after elections in Hesse and Lower Saxony is deliberate.

The Federal Defence Ministry declared last week that the Bundeswehr was studying a request from NATO that it should relieve Norway of the command of the RRF in northern Afghanistan. Spokesman Ulrich Wilhelm announced that NATO would make its decision at the end of January.

Speaking in Brussels, former Bundeswehr Inspector-General Klaus Naumann criticised the restrictions imposed on German forces in Afghanistan. He called for the extension of the Bundeswehr’s mandate to allow the deployment of its 3,200 troops to the embattled south of the country.

Rear-Admiral Axel Schimpf used his inaugural speech as Commandant of the Rostock Naval Headquarters to predict that the German navy would in future be deployed overseas more frequently, and that ground forces would need naval support in logistics, medical supply and point defence.

http://functionpix.com/index.php/article/German_forces_in_Afghanistan_face_combat_deployment/1692/

AirCommando

01-24-2008, 05:32 PM

German forces in Afghanistan face combat deployment .....The Bundeswehr has reportedly taken a step toward its first combat deployment in Afghanistan.
Finally, after decades with soft "political" mandates..................

muck

01-24-2008, 07:05 PM

I've conversed about that with Mr. Arnold and I must say from what he has told me the mandate of the parliament is pretty strong and simply reflects the common ISAF ROEs without any caveats. The MoD, probably on the governments request, has watered it down though.

By the way, there is a thread covering that topic: http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=127100

He219

01-30-2008, 01:50 PM

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Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung wears a flak jacket upon his arrival at the ISAF headquarter in Kabul January 29, 2008.
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ISAF commander U.S. General Dan McNeill (L) talks to Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung during a meeting at the ISAF headquarter in Kabul January 29, 2008
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Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung (L) addresses the media as German Armed Forces Bundeswehr Chief of Staff Major General Hans-Lothar Domroese (R) listens following his meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul January 29, 2008.
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Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung talks to German armed forces Bundeswehr at the ISAF headquarter in Kabul January 29, 2008.
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German armed forces ISAF soldiers walk inside their base camp in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz January 30, 2008. Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung visited some of the 3,000 German troops stationed in the country
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A German armed forces ISAF soldier takes position on top of his APC in a base camp in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz January 30, 2008. Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung visited some of the 3,000 German troops stationed in the country.
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German ISAF soldiers stand near their armoured personnel carrier during a visit by Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung to Camp Marmal at the German ISAF headquarters in Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, January 30, 2008.
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Afghan national policemen take part in a drill conducted by German ISAF armed forces Bundeswehr military police soldiers (L) in a base camp in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz January 30, 2008. Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung visited some of the 3,000 German troops stationed in the country. The blue rifles are dummy weapons. *******/Fabrizio Bensch
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Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung (C) stands with an Afghan national policeman and a German ISAF armed forces Bundeswehr military police soldier (R) during a joint drill at a base camp in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz January 30, 2008.
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Afghan national policemen take part in a drill conducted by German ISAF armed forces Bundeswehr military police in a base camp in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz January 30, 2008. Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung visited some of the 3,000 German troops stationed in the country. The blue rifle is a dummy weapon
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Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung (R) embraces an Afghan national police commander after a drill conducted by German ISAF armed forces Bundeswehr military police in a base camp in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz January 30, 2008. Jung visited some of the 3,000 German troops stationed in the country
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Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung (R) stands next to a German ISAF soldier during his visit to Camp Marmal at the German ISAF headquarters in Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, January 30, 2008. Jung visited some of the 3,000 German troops stationed in the country.
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Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung stands on the tarmac in front of a Tornado aircraft during his visit to Camp Marmal at the German ISAF headquarters in Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, January 30, 2008.
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Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung walks in front of his aircraft at the airport in the Uzbekistan city of Termez on his way back to Berlin January 30, 2008. Jung visited some of the 3,000 German armed forces ISAF troops stationed in Afghanistan
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Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung (C) briefs journalists on board his aircraft following his visit to Afghanistan after taking of from the airport in the Uzbekistan city of Termez on his way back to Berlin January 30, 2008. Jung visited some of the 3,000 German armed forces ISAF troops stationed in Afghanistan

muck

02-02-2008, 07:16 AM

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Yeah this guy looks like he would kick ass.

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Germany's Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung (L) addresses the media as German Armed Forces Bundeswehr Chief of Staff Major General Hans-Lothar Domroese (R) listens following his meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul January 29, 2008.
Uhm - No. Domroese is chief of staff of ISAF, not of the Bundeswehr.

ARGAR FORKBEARD

02-03-2008, 06:34 PM

The Germans have all the best stuff!!!!

JoaMei

02-03-2008, 07:15 PM

The Germans have all the best stuff!!!!

Uhm.... No, I dont think so. ^^

ARGAR FORKBEARD

02-05-2008, 05:11 PM

Apart from the airforce! infantry look pretty kitted out with all mod cons!

He219

02-08-2008, 08:37 PM

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Ausbildung (Quelle: Bundeswehr/Pressestelle Mazar-e Sharif)

GETSOME

02-08-2008, 08:49 PM

Great pics,thanks for posting.p-)

jklv

03-10-2008, 03:21 AM

Nice pix gents!p-)

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From the today's pics thread!!
Source: http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showpost.php?p=3097926&postcount=54

muck

04-28-2008, 05:16 PM

German Federal Police officers instructing ANSF personnel

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A German armoured vehicle guards an airstrip in Northern Afghanistan

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German soldiers treat wounded comrades after a deadly suicide attack in Kunduz in May 2007

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Two Germans with the new IDZ-infantryman gear patrol a construction site in Baghlan

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Two German soldiers prepare to clear a weapons cache in Kunduz province

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Two British soldiers that came to their comrades' aid secure a site of a deadly suicide bombing that killed a German and wounded two

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A German soldier secures a hill not far from a combined checkpoint of German and Afghan troops

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The leader of German Social Democratic Party, Kurt Beck, meets with German soldiers in Northern Afghanistan
"Ze women are miiiiine!" p-)

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A German Army major and a Police instructor of the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg listen to a speech of Brig. Gen. Friedrich Eichele, EUPOL Afghanistan commander (unpictured)

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A German soldier aims his rifle at two motorists (unpictured) that resisted to leave their vehicle in Northern Kabul

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little icebear

05-03-2008, 01:44 AM

http://www.maxpedition.de/gallery/bw-0013.jpg

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Stumbled upon this at the maxpedition shop. http://www.maxpedition.de/gallery/#navi2 Costumer submitted photos. Some of them made in Afghanistan. Always the same soldier though.

More costumer submitted photos, this time from the www.atxs.de onlineshop.

http://www.atxs.de/Bilder/Produkte/CQC405MK1/rig08.jpg

http://www.atxs.de/Bilder/Produkte/CQC405MK1/rig07.jpg

muck

05-04-2008, 09:24 AM

Cool pictures! These are beyond all doubt no regulars, by the way p-)

little icebear

05-06-2008, 12:45 PM

Note that the German soldier in the first pictures carries something on his safariland which looks like pepperspray to me.
Probably he´s got it in order to fence off dogs, when confronted with one while searching a compound.

I like animals myself as well. I can relate. Wouldn´t want to shoot one.

Jarhead

05-06-2008, 02:32 PM

...............................

muck

05-06-2008, 02:42 PM

By the way I suck at paint
O RLY? YA RLY!

Jarhead

05-06-2008, 02:59 PM

O RLY? YA RLY!
YA RLY! SO WUT!
KTHXBAI

little icebear

05-06-2008, 03:04 PM

...............................

I said "Safariland". ;) Sein Oberschenkelholster... am Gurt davon eingeklippt. I´ pretty sure it is Pepperspray. Mine looks the same.

Jarhead

05-06-2008, 03:07 PM

You are right. It could be a RSG 8.

seventy6er

05-06-2008, 04:07 PM

Cool pictures! These are beyond all doubt no regulars, by the way p-)

What makes you think that? MIght be regular Fallschirmjäger, maybe Spezialzug. I don't think the guys are KSK.

AirCommando

05-07-2008, 04:04 AM

Yes, it looks like "Fallschirmspezialzug" for me. Anyway, I´m not sure. With this "not regulary issued high speed gear........"

muck

05-08-2008, 12:20 PM

What makes you think that? MIght be regular Fallschirmjäger, maybe Spezialzug. I don't think the guys are KSK.
That would have been my first guess actually.

Rubik

06-06-2008, 03:11 PM

About the MG4 if may I,Does it really have such little recoil? I heard Jarhead had some experience with it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CXXAIvOl8lc

my god, hip fired, one handed with a machine gun woot woot
could that be done with a SAW ?

muck

06-07-2008, 09:14 AM

Damn you, I thought someone had posted new pictures here! p-)

b0sco

07-03-2008, 07:32 PM

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as previously seen in the daily pics p-)

muck

07-03-2008, 10:40 PM

Good pictures. Note G36A2 on those pictures...

By the way, can anyone identify the flag on those Humvees? Are they Hungarian?

IMTT

07-03-2008, 10:48 PM

Very, very cool!

cbreedon

07-03-2008, 11:19 PM

great pictures! too bad some have the ***** Images thing on them.

frank81

07-03-2008, 11:26 PM

http://img3.myimg.de/22237c.jpg

very good pic!

Herman the II

07-04-2008, 04:34 AM

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Is that a 120mm mortar grenade or a simulated IED ?

b0sco

07-04-2008, 05:55 AM

Good pictures. Note G36A2 on those pictures...

By the way, can anyone identify the flag on those Humvees? Are they Hungarian?

Croatian. .......

Mackie

07-04-2008, 06:11 AM

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Is that a 120mm mortar grenade or a simulated IED ?

IED? lol
I think mortar. Training on a shooting range.

Tim292

07-06-2008, 06:56 PM

Neither IED nor mortar. EOD discharge of explosives seized during the training operation.

Short summup of training situation: A patrol discovers multiple hostiles setting up a rocket launcher close to the camp, QRF is called to attack that bunch. After the battle, EOD discharges rocket launcher and ammunitions.

wildcat

07-19-2008, 02:28 AM

my god, hip fired, one handed with a machine gun woot woot
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CXXAIvOl8lc
could that be done with a SAW ?

I believe it is a SAW, looks like one, could be wrong, but look related

Karo

07-19-2008, 06:02 AM

No, its a MG4. The question wasnt if these tests were done with a SAW, the question was if these tests would also work with a SAW.

Panzermensch

08-05-2008, 07:22 AM

Found some pics :

http://www.directupload.net/galerie/21340/Cmj4NjDrk4/0

Jarhead

08-05-2008, 12:46 PM

Awesome Panzermensch although I have already seen most of the pics.
Lob und Anerkennung.

muck

08-19-2008, 05:07 PM

http://www.bundeswehr.de/portal/PA_1_0_P3/PortalFiles/C1256EF4002AED30/W27HMFQF060INFODE/7HMFJG544INFODE.asx?yw_repository=youatweb

Good clip about some German paratroopers patrolling in Northern Afghanistan.
Some interesting scenes are in it. Outright does the patrol commander admit that they rather do not want to describe what happened during attacks against them...

Macs.

08-19-2008, 05:15 PM

450 Rounds fired and the attackers """escaped"""... p-)

Mackie

08-19-2008, 05:26 PM

Better comment: The death drives Toyota Corolla. ^^

muck

08-19-2008, 05:35 PM

@Macs.
No, the attackers were "put to rout" according to the report. If you do some further research on other incidents where Germans "put attackers to rout" it meant a lot of pain on the receiving end. It's just a political correct flowery phrase. On July 30th were the last such incident happened, 2 Taliban died and bunch of them was wounded, according to the German reservist association.

Silly Germans..! p-)

Macs.

08-19-2008, 05:38 PM

Chimera

08-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Macs is back! What happened to you lately?

Macs.

08-19-2008, 05:58 PM

Macs is back! What happened to you lately?

Yeah well, some people think it's not okay to make jokes about demons.

Kitsune

08-20-2008, 09:38 AM

450 Rounds and only a few guys running away take alot of effort on aiming not to hit anyone.
That is not quite so. Actually, when insurgents in the real world shoot at you, they often do so from a very great distance. It's not quite like in the movies or the videogames (everyone respects what these rifles can do at closer range and most people do not want to die, in reality one does not respawn, after all). The one time I experienced coming under fire, the attacker shot at us from around 500 meters distance or more (with a Kalashnikov according to the sound, not some sniper rifle) and we did not see anything of him (or her or it or whatever).
In such a case, if the shooting continues, the patrol under attack will usually shoot back - which often means shooting in the general direction from where the shots are coming, wether you see the specific attacker or not. And if, let's say, ten soldiers fire one magazine each, you have already fired 300 shots. Take a few bursts from a MG-3 on top of that and you have your 450 fired shots, with the whole firefight having lasted probably something between ten seconds and half a minute. In other words: this isn't very much, that much ammo spent with the result that the attackers are only being driven away without any of them is killed is nothing unusual at all and certainly nothing specific for Bundeswehr.

muck

08-20-2008, 01:26 PM

Did you watch the video? The location where the firefight took place did not allow a fire distance larger than maybe 50 metres.

Macs.

08-20-2008, 02:06 PM

Point is that the Bundeswehr never says that they "killed" any attackers. They always say that they "escaped".

Tim292

08-24-2008, 12:23 PM

Video seems to have been deleted, does anyone have a copy of it and would be willing to upload it to youtube or whatever? I would highly appreciate it.

Thanks, Tim

naivi

08-25-2008, 10:48 AM

http://www.bundeswehr.de/portal/PA_1_0_P3/PortalFiles/C1256EF4002AED30/W27HQAN5772INFODE/7HPK9G833INFODE.asx?yw_repository=youatweb

a new video about the qrf an their daily routine

WoodlandDPM

09-07-2008, 08:30 AM

I do not think much of the design of the uniform.

muck

09-07-2008, 09:53 AM

I do not think much of the design of the uniform.
What? :|

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Jarhead

09-07-2008, 11:39 AM

I do not think much of the design of the uniform.
Good post, I owe you one.:roll:

WoodlandDPM

09-07-2008, 02:15 PM

I have worn the current issue German Army Flecktarn uniform and it is not as well designed as the Fieldgrey uniform.
One press stud came off, the jackets are very short, the cut of the trousers is not as good as it used to be. Very comfortable fabric though.
Flecktarn is usually made too dark. The Desert Flecktarn looks effective in the desert.

Jarhead

09-07-2008, 02:31 PM

Do you really want to compare the Flecktarn uniform to the WW II fieldgrey uniform?

You probably have worn the worn size of cammies btw.

nickless

09-07-2008, 02:39 PM

But still you can't really deny that the design of the current standard-issue uniforms is poor and outdated, especially when it's worn under body armor.

little icebear

09-07-2008, 02:39 PM

I bet he didn´t mean the Fieldgrey one but the Moleskin Uniform...

Jarhead

09-07-2008, 02:45 PM

But still you can't really deny that the design of the current standard-issue uniforms is poor and outdated, especially when it's worn under body armor.
Thats right nickless, its all about Zweckmäßigkeit.:roll:
Dezentral beschaffte Ausrüstung FTW!!!

I bet he didn´t mean the Fieldgrey one but the Moleskin Uniform...
That could be right, but those were actually OD.

WoodlandDPM

09-07-2008, 02:53 PM

I mean the Fieldgrey German Army Moleskin cotton uniform. Feldgrau Bundeswehr baumwolle.
The German Army do not wear OD (Olive Drab).

Jarhead

09-07-2008, 03:03 PM

I mean the Fieldgrey German Army Moleskin cotton uniform. Feldgrau Bundeswehr baumwolle.
The German Army do not wear OD (Olive Drab).

Its a mix of OD and grey, its called Steingrauoliv.

WoodlandDPM

09-07-2008, 03:12 PM

When did the German Army start wearing Steingrauoliv (Stone Grey Olive)?
Was Fieldgrey too grey?

Jarhead

09-07-2008, 03:35 PM

When did the German Army start wearing Steingrauoliv (Stone Grey Olive)?
Was Fieldgrey too grey?
Steingrauoliv was the color of the moleskin uniform, there are still a few small Steingrauoliv items in service, like our BDU-belt, socks, etc.

nickless

09-07-2008, 07:50 PM

Thats right nickless, its all about Zweckmäßigkeit.:roll:
Dezentral beschaffte Ausrüstung FTW!!!

I think that when an army invests millions into a soldier modernization program, the "infantrymen of the future" should not have to fight in cotton underwear or field shirts that only allow you to access one tiny (and I mean one pair of earplugs-tiny) pocket when they are wearing their body armor, right?

When did the German Army start wearing Steingrauoliv (Stone Grey Olive)?
Was Fieldgrey too grey?

That was after WWII when the Bundeswehr was created. At first - that's from 1956 until the early 60s - the Bundeswehr used a Splittertarn-like camo pattern for combat uniforms in addition to the grey-olive working uniforms, but that uniform was discontinued. Only solid color uniforms were used after that (apart from some tests and very limited use of foreign uniforms) until Flecktarn was introduced in the 90s.

For field grey, remember that later in the war, the supposedly grey uniforms of the wehrmacht had all kinds of shades, ranging from brownish-grey to green because quality control in dyeing really wasn't that much of an issue any more. ;)

WoodlandDPM

09-08-2008, 07:37 AM

So for all these years I thought the Cotton (Baumwolle) Moleskin was Fieldgrey (Feldgrau) and it was Stone grey-olive (Steingrau-oliv). I have even been in an army surplus store many times in Dortmund and the owner never said what the colour was called. I must say that only the polycotton shirts are really a mix of OD and Fieldgrey, all the moleskin trousers I had were very grey and the moleskin jacket I had was had almost no green in it at all. The German Army outfit is usually called Fieldgrey or just olive in catalogues.

muck

09-08-2008, 10:34 AM

So what? This a thread for pictures. :roll:

nickless

09-08-2008, 11:31 AM

You're right, so back to pics:

http://www.abload.de/thumb/user_231_25_clean_gam49.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=user_231_25_clean_gam49.jpg)http://www.abload.de/thumb/user_231_38_vollzaehxok.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=user_231_38_vollzaehxok.jpg)http://www.abload.de/thumb/user_231_39_waffen_sx9t.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=user_231_39_waffen_sx9t.jpg)

http://www.abload.de/thumb/user_231_42_patrouilwty.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=user_231_42_patrouilwty.jpg)http://www.abload.de/thumb/user_231_43_patrouilx6z.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=user_231_43_patrouilx6z.jpg)http://www.abload.de/thumb/user_231_50_weihnachvmd.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=user_231_50_weihnachvmd.jpg)

http://www.abload.de/thumb/user_231_51_weihnachtnw.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=user_231_51_weihnachtnw.jpg)http://www.abload.de/thumb/user_231_53_schiesbaqe7.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=user_231_53_schiesbaqe7.jpg)http://www.abload.de/thumb/user_231_54_big_daddpn2.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=user_231_54_big_daddpn2.jpg)

naivi

09-08-2008, 01:08 PM

3 more from germanairborne (but i guess they are from 2007)
i would love to see some new stuff from the qrf... :)

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1931/user23128kalt21ol4.jpg

nice equip: mg4, g36 , M107(g82)
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/719/user23137waffenstill1kp6.jpg

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/5139/user23147scharfschuetzeef3.jpg

little icebear

09-08-2008, 02:12 PM

I must say that only the polycotton shirts are really a mix of OD and Fieldgrey, all the moleskin trousers I had were very grey and the moleskin jacket I had was had almost no green in it at all.

The OD tone is stronger when the stuff is brandnew, but it bleaches out quite fast.

Jarhead

09-08-2008, 03:53 PM

My best buddy will be part of the QRF in spring 2009.
I am sure I'll be able to post some pics than.

Mackie

09-08-2008, 04:32 PM

You're right, so back to pics:

http://www.abload.de/thumb/user_231_39_waffen_sx9t.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=user_231_39_waffen_sx9t.jpg)

lol
Great pic.

WoodlandDPM

09-09-2008, 06:53 AM

The moleskin jacket and all the trousers were brand new.

variable

09-09-2008, 07:56 AM

Great pics, nickless!

Who does the paintjobs on the rifles?

nickless

09-09-2008, 03:20 PM

I read something about special chalk-based spraypaints soldiers get for their rifles, but I don't know any details. You could still go to germanairborne.de and ask on their message board, maybe someone there will know.

Bleifuss

09-11-2008, 06:40 AM

Bundeswehr TV
Doorgunner on CH-53's in Afghanistan.
It's in german
http://www.bundeswehr.de/portal/PA_1_0_P3/PortalFiles/C1256EF4002AED30/W27JAFLA886INFODE/7JAFRV440INFODE.asx?yw_repository=youatweb

nickless

09-11-2008, 01:06 PM

One more from Kunduz:

http://www.abload.de/thumb/fschjgspiegel20480m9.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=fschjgspiegel20480m9.jpg)

Fuschimuschi

09-12-2008, 04:15 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2850771653_abb8cdf77b_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theatrum-belli/2850771653/
(MICHAEL KAPPELER/AFP/***** Images)

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/theatrum-belli/2851604166/
(MICHAEL KAPPELER/AFP/***** Images)

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/theatrum-belli/2851604478/
(MICHAEL KAPPELER/AFP/***** Images)

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/theatrum-belli/2851604270/
(MICHAEL KAPPELER/AFP/***** Images)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2850771327_3bc9b9c3c3_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theatrum-belli/2850771327/
(MICHAEL KAPPELER/AFP/***** Images)

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/theatrum-belli/2851604592/
(MICHAEL KAPPELER/AFP/***** Images)

muck

09-12-2008, 04:25 PM

Pretty good images.woot

He219

09-12-2008, 04:26 PM

Nice pix guys!
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/1076/610xbo4.jpg
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/6973/610xfo7.jpg

A soldier of the German Bundeswehr Army controls a man on a motorbike at a checkpoint on a road near Kundus in northern Afghanistan September 10, 2008. The German Army serving with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are under frequent attack from the Taliban in the region.
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Soldiers of the German Bundeswehr Army prepare to go on night patrol near Kundus in northern Afghanistan September 11, 2008. The German Army serving with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are under frequent attack from the Taliban in the region.
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Afghani police are on night patrol near Kundus in northern Afghanistan September 11, 2008
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Soldiers of the German Bundeswehr Army are on a joint night patrol with Afghani police near Kundus in northern Afghanistan September 12, 2008. The German Army serving with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are under frequent attack from the Taliban in the region.
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Soldiers of the German Bundeswehr Army are on night patrol near Kundus in northern Afghanistan September 12, 2008.

He219

09-15-2008, 12:01 PM

LaRue Tactical, nice ..
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/9651/610xne5.jpg

A German Bundeswehr army soldier of ISAF forces holds his weapon during a CIMIC (Civil Military Cooperation) mission in Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 14, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of ISAF forces patrol in a hospital during a CIMIC (Civil Military Cooperation) mission in Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 14, 2008.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-5.jpg

German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the ISAF forces gather for a briefing at Camp Marmal before going on a mission in Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 15, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the ISAF forces look at nurses during a mission at a hospital in Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 15, 2008.

He219

09-16-2008, 07:24 PM

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A German Bundeswehr army soldier of the ISAF gives instruction to Afghan police on how to set up a road checkpoint at a police station in Aybak, north of Kabul, Sptember 16, 2008.
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Children watch as an armoured vehicle of the German Bundeswehr Army patrols near the town of Aibak, northern Afghanistan on September 16, 2008. The German Bundeswehr Army has 3,300 troops serving under NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) command in northern Afghanistan which is relatively calm compared to the more volatile south and east where British, Canadian and US troops have borne the brunt of Taliban attacks.
http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/5552/610xyq8.jpg
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A member of the Military Police of the German Bundeswehr Army (R) watches an Afghani Police officer searches a man at a checkpoint near the town of Aibak, northern Afghanistan on September 16, 2008. The German Bundeswehr Army has 3,300 troops serving under NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) command in northern Afghanistan which is relatively calm compared to the more volatile south and east where British, Canadian and US troops have borne the brunt of Taliban attacks.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/2918/610xtv3.jpg

German Bundeswehr army soldier Captain Mark Gottschalk of the ISAF is welcomed by residents of a village during a joint patrol with Afghan police near in Aybak, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr soldier of the ISAF gives a toy rabbit to an Afghan girl on a road checkpoint during a joint patrol with Afghan police in Aybak, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1816/610xcf1.jpg
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A soldier of the German Bundeswehr Army trains an Afghani Police officer at a checkpoint near the town of Aibak, northern Afghanistan on September 16, 2008. The German Bundeswehr Army has 3,300 troops serving under NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) command in northern Afghanistan which is relatively calm compared to the more volatile south and east where British, Canadian and US troops have borne the brunt of Taliban attacks.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/64/610xuy8.jpg

An Afghan policeman searches a man at a road checkpoint while German Bundeswehr army soldiers of ISAF keep watch in the outskirts of Aybak, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7919/610xvx3.jpg

German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the ISAF patrol in a village near Aybak, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army gunner of the ISAF Quick Reaction Force (QRF) holds his weapon from atop a Fuchs APC on his way to a night drill in the Marmal mountains near Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7279/610xds7.jpg

German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the ISAF Quick Reaction Force (QRF) is briefed before a night drill in the Marmal mountains near Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the ISAF Quick Reaction Force (QRF) on their armoured personnel carriers wait for the start of a night drill in the Marmal mountains near Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the ISAF Quick Reaction Force (QRF) check their weapons during a night drill in the Marmal mountains near Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the ISAF Quick Reaction Force (QRF) open fire during a night drill in the Marmal mountains near Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008. Picture is taken through a night vision device.

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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the ISAF Quick Reaction Force (QRF) run to take position during a night drill in the Marmal mountains near Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008.

muck

09-16-2008, 10:42 PM

He219, you're my hero! ;)

Jarhead

09-17-2008, 04:17 AM

Great post, He219.
Awesome pictures.

muck

09-17-2008, 12:49 PM

German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the ISAF Quick Reaction Force (QRF) run to take position during a night drill in the Marmal mountains near Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 16, 2008.
"German soldiers aren't allowed to operate at night"? p-)

cbreedon

09-17-2008, 01:56 PM

^
is that official policy? why?

muck

09-17-2008, 07:19 PM

^
is that official policy? why?That's no official policy and has never been. Indeed it has been claimed by "The Sun" and other publications of the same league to make us look even more bad than we are.

He219

09-18-2008, 04:06 PM

A German Bundeswehr army soldier of ISAF forces monitors an area during a CIMIC (Civil Military Cooperation) mission in the outskirts of Masar-i-Sharif, north of Kabul, September 18, 2008
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/9153/rtr220enqj5.jpg

He219

09-20-2008, 03:02 AM

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7043/610xyn4.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8043/610xbj4.jpg

An Afghan boy waves as German ISAF soldiers patrol as they sit atop armored vehicles called Mungos, on the outskirts of Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
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German ISAF soldiers patrol atop armored vehicles called 'Mungos' on the outskirts of Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. The German Army has about 3,300 troops serving under NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) command in northern Afghanistan.
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A German ISAF soldier, left, talks to Afghan National policemen during a patrol tin the town of Taloqan, near Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. The German Army has about 3,300 troops serving under NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) command in northern Afghanistan.
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3206/610xln6.jpg

A German Bundeswehr army CH-53 helicopter of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) flys in a valley on its way to the camp in Feyzabad, north of Kabul, September 19, 2008
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A German Bundeswehr army CH-53 helicopter of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) lands at the helipad of the camp in Feyzabad, north of Kabul, September 19, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) walk to a CH-53 helicopter for a mission in Feyzabad, north of Kabul, September 19, 2008.

seventy6er

09-20-2008, 05:33 AM

variable

09-20-2008, 07:57 AM

Cool paintjob on the Mungos:) Must be new.

variable

09-20-2008, 08:02 AM

Besides, what's going on with the CH53s? They were supposed to get .50 cals like half a year ago. How come they are nowhere to be seen?

b0sco

09-21-2008, 04:16 PM

Good stuff!

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3527/610xdd5.jpg

Any chance of getting a high-res on this one? :o

Murmelmann

09-22-2008, 10:03 AM

That's no official policy and has never been. Indeed it has been claimed by "The Sun" and other publications of the same league to make us look even more bad than we are.

Isn't it true for at least our CH 53s? I think I can remember something like that being said by a Norwegian officer from the QRF some months ago.

Tim292

09-22-2008, 06:30 PM

No, it's not.
It has been claimed during Harekate Yolo II, when the CH53s returned to MES during the night for technical checkups and service and thus where not availible to support ground operations. There was no FARP set up during the operation, so the helicopters had to fly to MES.
The reason for the helicopters returning to MES at night was not generally known to the ground troops, which later led to frustration and the claim that German helicopters were not allowed to fly after dark in general. That claim has been proven wrong in the past.

Still, the overall availibility of the choppers is anything but good.

Mackie

09-22-2008, 06:40 PM

Still, the overall availibility of the choppers is anything but good.

Right.
6 CH-53GSX available in Sep 2009
First of 40 planned GA versions planned in 2010.

Afghansitan war began in 2001 - 8 years and no tactical helicopters in reserve. sad

Mackie

09-22-2008, 06:51 PM

Great pics, He. Thx for sharing! woot

I thought the Mungos were brought back to Germany cause the Mungos proved incapable of sustaining the harsh terrain and road conditions of Afghanistan? Any info on upgrades etc.??

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/de/e/e4/Mungo_Aufhängung.jpg
Wikipedia

Looks fixable. Some dimension x 1,5 p-)

He219

09-23-2008, 01:05 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-27.jpg

Residents in a village listen to German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and part of a Mobile Observation and Liaison Team (MOLT) during their mission about 25 km (16 miles) southeast of Feyzabad, north of Kabul, September 22, 2008.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-28.jpg

: A German Bundeswehr army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and an Afghan National Army soldier monitor the area during a joint patrol in Feyzabad, north of Kabul, September 21, 2008.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-29.jpg

: German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) take a rest during a joint patrol with Afghan National army soldiers in the mountains near Feyzabad, north of Kabul, September 21, 2008.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-25.jpg
Nice Hagglunds ..

German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) patrol monitor an area during a break southeast of Feyzabad, north of Kabul, September 22, 2008.
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A donkey hinders the way for ISAF soldiers of the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) patrolling on top of armored vehicles called 'Mungos' on the outskirts of Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
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A German Air Force military aircraft Transall C-160 prepares to land at the airfield of the German camp in the outskirts of Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. A suicide bomber exploded himself when a convoy of German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) soldiers left the camp in Kunduz for a patrol. None of the soldiers got hurt.

naivi

09-23-2008, 01:57 PM

wow nice sinkrate of the transall :)

seventy6er

09-23-2008, 05:41 PM

Isn't that called the Sarajevo landing or sth.??

nickless

09-23-2008, 06:30 PM

Sarajevo landing or Sarajevo approach, yes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cL8MmsBcY

Jarhead

09-24-2008, 02:50 PM

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http://i37.tinypic.com/dmd5j9.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/xbb6h0.jpg

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Vince S

09-24-2008, 03:12 PM

Awsome pics people!

One thing though, (might have already been discussed), but are those G-Wagon un-armored? :|

muck

09-24-2008, 03:17 PM

Where do all these good pictures come from out of nowhere?!

He219

09-25-2008, 03:13 PM

Couple more:
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6167/610xpy7.jpg
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The observer of a German Bundeswehr army CH-53 helicopter of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) sits on the back door during a flight from Feyzabad to Kunduz, north of Kabul, September 24, 2008.
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The gunner of a German Bundeswehr army CH-53 helicopter of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mans his weapon after landing from a flight from Feyzabad to Kunduz, north of Kabul, September 24, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr army CH-53 helicopter of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) lands in Feyzabad, north of Kabul, September 24, 2008.
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Crew members of a German Bundeswehr army CH-53 helicopter of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) look on after landing in Kunduz, north of Kabul, September 24, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) patrol during a mission in Toloqan, west of Kunduz, September 25, 2008. Germany has come under pressure from its NATO allies to boost troops levels and transfer soldiers from the north to the more dangerous south of the country to help fight a fierce insurgency by Taliban militants.
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German Bundeswehr army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) carries his lunch past a whiteboard listing food items in the German army camp in Toloqan, west of Kunduz, September 25, 2008. Germany has come under pressure from its NATO allies to boost troops levels and transfer soldiers from the north to the more dangerous south of the country to help fight a fierce insurgency by Taliban militants.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7152/610xem7.jpg

German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) play a board game in their camp in Toloqan, west of Kunduz, September 25, 2008. Germany has come under pressure from its NATO allies to boost troops levels and transfer soldiers from the north to the more dangerous south of the country to help fight a fierce insurgency by Taliban militants.
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New German Ambassador to Afghanistan Werner Lauk walks on the roof of the German House as a member of his close protection team stands guard in Kunduz, north of Kabul, September 24, 2008.

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New German Ambassador to Afghanistan Werner Lauk addresses a news conference following his visit to Kunduz, north of Kabul, September 24, 2008.

Jarhead

09-25-2008, 03:17 PM

Nice photos, He219.
Mmmhh, yummy BW Gulasch mit ****ln.

http://i36.tinypic.com/1zexco8.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/30kc8bk.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2hi5ooh.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2cavl1.jpg

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He219

09-25-2008, 06:19 PM

Mmmhh, yummy BW Gulasch mit ****ln.
I'd like to know what Boznia and Herzegovina UN Soup is ..
:lol:

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6601/610xkg5.jpg

muck

09-26-2008, 12:20 AM

At the risk of repeating myself, where are these photos from? Who's got the copyright?

seventy6er

09-26-2008, 08:19 AM

If I'd tell you, I'd have to kill you.
Trust me, you don't wanna know...

He219

09-26-2008, 12:07 PM

At the risk of repeating myself, where are these photos from? Who's got the copyright?
******* (http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/search?p=bundeswehr&c=news_photos) and the AP (http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/search?p=bundeswehr&c=news_photos).
I'll stop posting these news images if you wish ..

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2821/610xfq8.jpg

An ISAF soldier with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) in a jeep patrols on the outskirts of Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 26, 2008.
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ISAF soldiers with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) prepare their equipment prior to a patrol on the outskirts of Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) stand near the side where they discovered an illegal weapon cache near the German army camp in Kunduz, September 25, 2008. German army found a large weapon cache of 25 soviet army artillery shells.
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Belgian army EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team member (C) work on the site where German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) discovered an illegal weapon cache near the German army camp in Kunduz, September 25, 2008. German army found a large weapon cache of 25 soviet army artillery shells.

He219

09-26-2008, 01:08 PM

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German Bundeswehr soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) take up position in a 'Fuchs' armoured vehicle during a mission near Kunduz September 26, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are covered by dust as they sit in a 'Mungo' vehicle during a mission near Kunduz September 26, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) looks out of his 'Mungo' vehicle during a mission near Kunduz September 26, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) takes a breather as he sits in a 'Mungo' vehicle during a mission near Kunduz September 26, 2008.
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A female soldier from the German Bundeswehr army of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) looks out of her 'Mungo' vehicle during a mission near Kunduz September 26, 2008.

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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) monitor an area during a mission near Kunduz September 26, 2008
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) monitor a valley during a mission near Kunduz September 26, 2008

Jarhead

09-26-2008, 02:22 PM

Thanks for posting, He219.

caleb

09-26-2008, 02:28 PM

Great pics everyone, thanks a bunch.

muck

09-26-2008, 06:18 PM

I'll stop posting these news images if you wish ..Good God, no! p-) I was just wondering, good shots were pretty rare for a long while and all of a sudden we're being presented with one of the best photo series this thread has to offer...

Keep up the good work!

Silent Reader

09-26-2008, 06:24 PM

maybe this thread should be moved back from the archive to the photos section... seems its still alive and well :)

zulu261

09-27-2008, 10:31 AM

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3434/610xee1.jpg

Interesting. Why are these guys using other vests than the IdZ system? Right one is airborne. Could it be a LLBrig 31 guy, where the IdZ system isnt fielded yet.

muck

09-27-2008, 10:41 AM

Interesting. Why are these guys using other vests than the IdZ system? It's very uncomfortable to wear full geared IDZ body armour whilst sitting in a vehicle, one of the main points of criticism regarding the entire system.
Well, I have worn it only once, but after ten minutes on the backseat of a T3 my back did hurt like hell.

He219

09-27-2008, 01:15 PM

Some more:
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5701/340xda6.jpg

Bundeswehr soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) stand in front of the administration center of the Aliabad district during a mission south of Kunduz, September 27, 2008.
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8177/610xob7.jpg

Afghan men watch German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) as they walk during a mission south of Kunduz, September 27, 2008.
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http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5992/610xkv7.jpg

ISAF soldiers with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) pass by Afghan men on donkeys during a patrol in the mountains above Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008.
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http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2075/610xyp8.jpg

ISAF soldiers with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) patrol the mountain villages on the outskirts of Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) looks through the optics of a weapon inside a Dingo armoured vehicle during a mission south of Kunduz, September 27, 2008.
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http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2706/610xhs5.jpg

Afghan national police and a German Bundeswehr army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) keep watch near the administration center of the Aliabad district during a mission south of Kunduz, September 27, 2008.

Jarhead

09-27-2008, 01:56 PM

Interesting. Why are these guys using other vests than the IdZ system? Right one is airborne. Could it be a LLBrig 31 guy, where the IdZ system isnt fielded yet.
Good question, Core.
But can you see the 2 IDZ vests in picture?p-)

venom

09-27-2008, 02:11 PM

bc 31 doesnt like IDZ ;)

but jeez, look at the other vest configs and setups...looking horrible.Also that ****ing black crossdraw vest...

seventy6er

09-27-2008, 04:12 PM

Seeing more and more MP7s in service in Afghanistan I wonder how many MP7s have been issued to the Army so far. Does someone have numbers?

nickless

09-28-2008, 11:43 AM

It's very uncomfortable to wear full geared IDZ body armour whilst sitting in a vehicle, one of the main points of criticism regarding the entire system.
Well, I have worn it only once, but after ten minutes on the backseat of a T3 my back did hurt like hell.

The IdZ armor vest itself is not as bulky as the old Mehler "Standard" worn by the soldiers in the pic in question, what makes the system uncomfortable is the back panel of the load bearing vest that contains the batteries, radio and stuff.

If you take just the IdZ armor and mount puches directly to it or use a seperate second line other than the IdZ vest, you get a relatively comfortable system that is way ahead of the "Standard" armor - until the velcro closure fails because of all the dust clogging it ...

He219

09-29-2008, 12:27 PM

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An Afghan police man trys to direct traffic as ISAF soldier with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) patrol in a jeep the center of Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.
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A Bundeswehr soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) takes a position at a road block during a joint night mission with the Afghan national policemen in Kunduz, September 28, 2008. Picture taken September 28, 2008. The picture is taken using a night vision device.
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Afghan men cover their faces against the sand as a helicopter of the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) lands outside the German army camp in Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.
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A convoy of German Bundeswehr soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) prepare to leave their base for a mission during a heavy sandstorm in Kunduz September 29, 2008.
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Bundeswehr soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) sit atop their 'Mungo' vehicle as they leave their base for a mission during a heavy sandstorm in Kunduz September 29, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) takes a position at a road block during a joint night mission with the Afghan national policemen in Kunduz, September 28, 2008. Picture taken September 28, 2008. The picture is taken using a night vision device.

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3143/610xje7.jpg

A Bundeswehr army soldier from the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mans his MG3 atop armoured personnel carrier Fuchs during a mission in a village south of Kunduz, September 28, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) monitor the area during a mission in a village south of Kunduz September 28, 2008.
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9543/610xos6.jpg

Women in burqas pass a German Bundeswehr soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) during a mission in a village south of Kunduz September 28, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr soldier from the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) patrols during a joint mission with Belgian soldiers of an information operations group in a village north of Kunduz, September 29, 2008.
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A Belgian soldier from an information operations group unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) distributes an ISAF-made newspaper to residents as a German Bundeswehr army soldier keeps watch during a joint mission in a village north of Kunduz, September 29, 2008.
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Residents watch a German Bundeswehr soldier from the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) during a joint mission with Belgian soldiers of an information operations group unit in a village north of Kunduz, September 29, 2008.

Jarhead

09-29-2008, 01:33 PM

Awesome photos, He219.
Thank you very much.

SEM 52 FTW...not.

He219

09-29-2008, 02:27 PM

Awesome photos, He219.
Thank you very much.
Glad you like zem brodha!
p-)

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/3264/610xfk2.jpg

Bundeswehr soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) gather for a briefing before they leave their camp for a mission in Kunduz, September 27, 2008.

seventy6er

09-29-2008, 04:16 PM

Thx for sharing, those pics are teh ***. http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/images/smilies/headbang.gif

Vince S

09-29-2008, 11:50 PM

This thread gets my vote! Thanks to everyone posting pics in here!

He219

10-01-2008, 08:29 AM

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A Canadian Hercules military transport plane prepares to land during a heavy sand storm at a landing strip secured by ISAF soldiers with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) outside of Fayzabad, northern Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.
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An ISAF soldier with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) directs a Canadian Hercules military transport to take off during a sand storm from a landing strip outside of Fayzabad, northern Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.
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ISAF soldiers with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) secure a landing strip after a Hercules military transport plane landed outside of Fayzabad, northern Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.
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ISAF soldier with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) pass by lowered flags as they return back from a mission in Fayzabad, northern Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008. The flags in the German camp were lowered after a roadside bomb killed three US soldiers on a mission in southern Afghanistan.
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Belgian army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) distribute greeting cards for the Eid-al-Fitr festival as they patrol during a joint mission with German Bundeswehr army soldiers in Taloqan, west of Kunduz, September 30, 2008. The first day of Eid-al-Fitr festival starts today, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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Belgian army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) distribute greetings card for the Eid al-Fitr festival as they patrol during a joint mission with German Bundeswehr army soldiers in Taloqan, west of Kunduz, September 30, 2008. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
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Children reach out to grab a greeting card for the Eid al-Fitr festival distributed by a Belgian army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) during a joint patrol with German Bundeswehr army soldiers in Taloqan, west of Kunduz, September 30, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) distributes greeting cards for the Eid-al-Fitr festival during a joint patrol with Belgian army soldiers in the bazar of Taloqan, west of Kunduz, September 30, 2008. The first day of Eid al-Fitr festival starts today, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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German Bundeswehr soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) patrol during a joint mission with Belgian army soldiers in the bazaar of Taloqan, west of Kunduz, September 30, 2008.
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A woman in burqa walks next to a German Bundeswehr army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) during a joint patrol with Belgian army soldiers in the bazaar of Taloqan, west of Kunduz, September 30, 2008. The first day of Eid al-Fitr festival starts, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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ISAF soldiers with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) take a picture of her comrade training on ropes in the German army camp in Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.
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Bundeswehr soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) assist an Afghan national army vehicle which lost control and drove off the road near Taloqan, west of Kunduz, September 30, 2008.
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Picture taken through night vision glasses shows ISAF soldiers with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) observing the area during a night patrol in the outskirts of Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.

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Picture taken through night vision glasses shows an ISAF soldier with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) observing the area with a night vision weapon in the outskirts of Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008.

CptGonzo

10-01-2008, 05:34 PM

The guys with the FNCs arent german.
Copied the pics from the daily pics?
Just because you can, doesnt mean you should. ;-)

seventy6er

10-01-2008, 05:39 PM

Just because you can, doesnt mean you should. ;-)

Says who exactly? :roll:

Jarhead

10-01-2008, 05:39 PM

He219 is a mod.
He can do what ever the f*ck he wants.
Thanks for posting, Krachslhuaba.

seventy6er

10-01-2008, 05:42 PM

He219 is a mod.
He can do what ever the f*ck he wants.
Thanks for posting, Krachslhuaba.

x 10000

And btw, He219 is THE god of daily pics and always gives credit to other posters.

Edit: can noobs get infracted just for

being a noob
lack of situational awareness
being a total knob?

Macs.

10-01-2008, 05:44 PM

The guys with the FNCs arent german.
Copied the pics from the daily pics?
Just because you can, doesnt mean you should. ;-)
........
Hang him.

Jarhead

10-01-2008, 05:46 PM

........
Hang him.
Right here? Under your authority etc?

seventy6er

10-01-2008, 05:56 PM

Was anderes: what kind of (black) vests do those guys wear? Are they Feldjäger?

CptGonzo

10-01-2008, 06:13 PM

Ah common i was just saying that those guys arent german and that its not THAT smart to just copy all pics.
Nevermind, carry on.

seventy6er

10-01-2008, 06:39 PM

Ah common i was just saying that those guys arent german

No sh!t, sherlock? Who said they are?

muck

10-01-2008, 07:06 PM

Good pictures again!

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/7071/610xdr9.jpg
I like the flag badge. Much better than the small one that is normally stock-issued.

CptGonzo

10-01-2008, 07:08 PM

No sh!t, sherlock? Who said they are?

Well obviously this is the germany's contigent thread right? Pictures with germans only, something like this?

Es ist auch schon scheisse spät, also nehmts mir nich zu übel.

seventy6er

10-01-2008, 07:24 PM

Well obviously this is the germany's contigent thread right? Pictures with germans only, something like this?

Belgian army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) distribute greetings card for the Eid al-Fitr festival as they patrol during a joint mission with German Bundeswehr army soldiers in Taloqan, west of Kunduz, September 30, 2008. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

Wer lesen kann...

Nuff said.

venom

10-01-2008, 07:35 PM

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2075/610xyp8.jpg
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/7289/610xmh1.jpg
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/6929/610xup3.jpg

Which vest do you mean?

Muck, the flag is a IR Flag IIRC. :)

Vince S

10-01-2008, 09:48 PM

I thank He219 for all the time and effort he puts in making MilitaryPHOTOS.net loaded with PHOTOS (all other posters as well but he and few others are juts doing it more ;))

Also, if you've ever noticed many pics of the Daily thread get reposted in specific threads such as this one. Because would you want to roam through 6 month of daily pics thread to find a specific pic or check through one thread?

He219

10-01-2008, 11:24 PM

Thanks guys, It's nice to feel appreciated ..

Ah common i was just saying that those guys arent german and that its not THAT smart to just copy all pics.
I posted just about all of those in the daily pix anyway and actually figured that it's pertinent to show that we're/they're on joint patrols with Belgians in the AO. In a couple of those you can make out some Flecktarn smartypants ...

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/2713/610xqy2.jpg

It's all relative to German ISAF operations.
Not THAT smart 'eh?
:lol:

Try posting some pix instead!

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3931/358x283bs2.jpg

Member of the German lower house of parliament Anita Schaefer walks in front of German Bundeswehr army armoured vehicles of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) during a tour outside the camp in Kunduz, October 1, 2008. Chancellor Angela Merkel's government hopes to win a parliamentary mandate this month to increase troop numbers in Afghanistan by 1,000 soldiers.

Sorry for any repost
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A German soldier patrols the street in Taloqan, near Kundus, Afghanistan, 30 September 2008. In the middle of October 2008 the German parliament ('Bundestag') will decide on the extension of its Afghanistan mandate which would allow the deployment of a Bundeswehr contingent in Afghanistan for further 14 months. The Bundestag will additionally decide on deploying 1,000 further soldiers in the region

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A trio of burkha clad Afghan women pass by as a German soldier patrols a market place in Taloqan, near Kundus 30 September 2008. The German parliament will debate this month the extension of their tour of duty in Afghanistan in addition to considering the number of troops from 1,000 to 4,500

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A German Bundeswehr CH 53 transport helicopter takes off from Feisabad airfield, Afghanistan, 29 September 2008. In the middle of October German parliament ('Bundestag') will decide on the extension of its Afghanistan mandate which would allow the deployment of a Bundeswehr contingent in Afghanistan for further 14 months. The Bundestag will additionally decide on deploying 1,000 further soldiers in the region

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CptGonzo

10-02-2008, 05:00 AM

Wer lesen kann...

Nuff said.

Ist doch egal ob das jetzt Leute sind die mit auf Patroullie gehen, Deutsch sind sie deswegen trotzdem nich.

Naja egal. Weitermachen...

mfg

caleb

10-02-2008, 06:51 AM

Thanks guys, It's nice to feel appreciated ..

Ah common, you know we love you....In a manly kind of way.... :hug:

Ist doch egal ob das jetzt Leute sind die mit auf Patroullie gehen, Deutsch sind sie deswegen trotzdem nich.

Naja egal. Weitermachen...

mfg

Hinsetzen, Mund halten, auf die großen Jungs hören.

Other than that: Willkommen auf mp.net!

Wenn du dich an die Regeln hältst und hin und wieder auf alteingesessene Mitglieder hörst wird dein Aufenthalt hier lang und erfolgreich sein. Ansonsten....nicht...
Kleiner Tipp: Mods (=Gods) in Frage stellen ist nie eine gute Idee....

/German

I love this thread..

He219

10-02-2008, 12:24 PM

Ist doch egal ob das jetzt Leute sind die mit auf Patroullie gehen, Deutsch sind sie deswegen trotzdem nich.

Naja egal. Weitermachen...

mfg
Aber Deutsche Soldaten sind damit, damnit!
p-)

Hoer zu, Belgier sind aber nich so schlimm dass Ich ueber sie nicht berichten werde, besonders as begleiter der Deutschen ..
Zweite mal dass Ich es zeige:
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/2713/610xqy2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/20080930201235ENLUS0150595012228055.jpg

Schreibe nich auf Deutsch wenn Sie denken dass Ich es nich verstehen wird!

Seriously, one of our other forum rules is that Engrish is to be used.

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New ones:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/081002_bearbeitet_TeaserBild201.jpg

ISAF QRF: Vorbereitung ist alles (Quelle: Bundeswehr/Rolf Walter)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/081002_bearbeitet_Bild204.jpg

Ein eingespieltes Team (Quelle: Bundeswehr/Rolf Walter)
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) wait in a Dingo armoured vehicle to leave their camp for a mission in Kunduz October 2, 2008.
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/6903/610xkn5.jpg

An ISAF soldier with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) offers water to an Afghan man and his child during a patrol in the mountains above Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008.
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An ISAF soldier with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) tries to direct a landing Hercules military plane during heavy sand storm outside the German camp in Feyzabad, northern Afghanistan, Thursday, Oct 2, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the 263rd paratroops unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) walk in the camp before leaving for a night mission in Kunduz, October 2, 2008
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German Bundeswehr army soldier of the 263rd paratroops unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) adjusts his night vision goggles in the camp before leaving for a night mission in Kunduz, October 2, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr army soldier of the 263rd paratroops unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mans his weapon atop of a Fuchs armoured personnel carrier in the camp before leaving for a night mission in Kunduz, October 2, 2008.

zulu261

10-02-2008, 01:18 PM

This one...

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/7289/610xmh1.jpg

...looks like that 23€ horsecrap vest. (http://www.asmc.de/de/Militaerausruestung/Einsatz-Taktikwesten/Kommandoweste-RSA-schwarz-p.html)

The other one could likely be a Blackhwak vest or a crappy copy. Too bad that there are guys who have to go on patrol with such ****. Airsofters should donate their stuff for the big boys.

seventy6er

10-02-2008, 03:16 PM

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7474/610xkb7.jpg

Thx again for those nice pics, He219!

Question: can the Fallschirmjäger choose what kind of G36 they would like to use? You see the standard G36 as well as the K in this pic.

Edit: or is the dude with the G36K from a Fallschirmspezialzug? I'm not sure, but I thought all infantry units were being issued the K.

CptGonzo

10-02-2008, 03:22 PM

AFAIK all infanterists get the A2 issued a sa standard weapon.
More interesting: the MG4. Any numbers on how many got issued already?

mfg

zulu261

10-02-2008, 03:50 PM

As for the G36 we both use the A1 and the A2. The heavy platoon also got some Ks with AG36s and EoTechs. Saw one with a Hauptfeld from my company.

The Spezialzug is using Ks, but last year the LRRP school in Pfullendorf collected nearly all Ks within my battalion. I don't know if we get them back or if we got them back already hence I'm not in my home base at the moment.

There were rumors that all drivers get Ks, but it never happened. The Wiesel crews received MP7s I guess.

I've got no numbers for the MG4, but my company still had about 7 in storage while most parts were pulling security in Kunduz. I don't know how many they took with them or if they took weapons from my battalion at all.

venom

10-02-2008, 04:55 PM

even if they're 26ers ( ;) ) you really see the difference between an Infantry Soldier and the "others" in the earlier pics. finally.

Tabak

10-02-2008, 09:08 PM

Thanks for the picture guys. I gotta tell you, whenever I see a picture of a German soldier, they always look snappy.

Now, i'm from the Philippines and I don't know how to properly ****nounce "Bundeswehr" (did I get the spelling right?). Unfortunately, all of those help-you-how-to-****ounce-sites are blocked here in the office. So can someone help me?

He219

10-02-2008, 09:32 PM

So can someone help me?
http://www.youtube.com/v/uEiZK0dRHXU&hl=de&fs=1
p-)

He219

10-02-2008, 09:39 PM

http://www.youtube.com/v/cIlo2hL1tLk&hl=de&fs=1

Tabak

10-02-2008, 10:59 PM

p-)

Ha! thanks He. Well, keep the pics coming guys.

muck

10-03-2008, 03:07 AM

This one...

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/7289/610xmh1.jpg

...looks like that 23€ horsecrap vest. (http://www.asmc.de/de/Militaerausruestung/Einsatz-Taktikwesten/Kommandoweste-RSA-schwarz-p.html)Your point being what? Functionability is a basic requirement for your gear, not the look or let alone the price.

venom

10-03-2008, 03:33 AM

and a 25€ vest wil not fullfill your main requirement. Period. Especially that one.

zulu261

10-03-2008, 05:14 AM

and a 25€ vest wil not fullfill your main requirement. Period. Especially that one.

Quoted for truth.

What do you mean with difference? When it comes to Afghanistan the ballistic vests are the same I guess. (except the older Bristol versions in desert Fleck). A good amount of the gear is bought on their own.
In Germany it's no question due to the transformation the 31s are part of the forces of stabilization (Stabilisierungskräfte) while the 26r are part of the forces of intervention (Eingreifkräfte).

Bull**** if you ask me, the guys following us are not equipped as good as we but have to do the same job in general.

Wiley X goggles, gloves etc...

He219

10-03-2008, 01:31 PM

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Bundeswehr snipers of the 263rd paratroopers unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) takes up position during a mission to secure the perimeters of a reception commemorating the 18th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, in Kunduz October 3, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr army soldier of the 263rd paratroopers unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) conducts a body search on an Afghan man during a mission to secure the perimeters of a reception commemorating the 18th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, in Kunduz October 3, 2008
Love the HK cap ..

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Afghan children watch German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the 263rd paratroopers unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) who are on a mission to secure the perimeters of a reception in Kunduz, October 3, 2008. The reception commemorates the 18th anniversary of the reunification of Germany
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the 263rd paratroopers unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) take a break during a mission to secure the perimeters of a reception commemorating the 18th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, in Kunduz, October 3, 2008.

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Afghan tribal leaders listen to Colonel Rainer Buske (L), commander of the Kunduz German Bundeswehr armed forces camp of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) during a reception in Kunduz to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, October 3, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr army armoured personnel carrier of the 263rd paratroopers unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) passes the front of a building where a reception commemorating the 18th anniversary of the reunification of Germany took place in Kunduz October 3, 2008.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-41.jpg

German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) gather inside a shelter during a rocket attack against the base in Kunduz October 3, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) lies on a bench inside a shelter during a rocket attack against the base in Kunduz October 3, 2008.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-38.jpg

A German Air Force military aircraft Transall C-160 prepares to land, as flags surrounding a memorial for killed ISAF soldiers are seen, at the German camp in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, Friday, Oct. 3, 2008.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-40.jpg

German ISAF soldiers play their instruments during ceremonies commemorating German reunification at the German camp in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. Germany was divided after World War II into zones governed by each of the four Allied victors _ Britain, France, Russia and the U.S. The three western sectors became West Germany, while the Russian sector became communist East Germany. The two nations were separated for more than four decades, until after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and official reunification in 1990.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-39.jpg

ISAF soldier with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) salute during ceremonies commemorating German reunification at the German camp in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. Germany was divided after World War II into zones governed by each of the four Allied victors _ Britain, France, Russia and the U.S. The three western sectors became West Germany, while the Russian sector became communist East Germany. The two nations were separated for more than four decades, until after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and official reunification in 1990.

variable

10-03-2008, 01:54 PM

I love those pics, thanks very much He:)

Mork

10-03-2008, 02:35 PM

Are these normal paras or member of a "Fallschirmspezialzug"? Nice pics by the way.

venom

10-03-2008, 03:55 PM

normal paras, is my guess.

thanks for the pics He ! :) Danke !

muck

10-04-2008, 02:59 AM

Are these normal paras or member of a "Fallschirmspezialzug"? Nice pics by the way.
Normal Paras, they just increasingly look badass. p-)

AirCommando

10-04-2008, 05:28 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-40.jpg
Musikspezialzug, I guess.

I´m not wondering anymore why wee need over 4.500 troops to run two lousy PRT´s.

muck

10-04-2008, 05:49 AM

I´m not wondering anymore why wee need over 4.500 troops to run two lousy PRT´s.And apart from that we're running the entire Northern command and logistics just as well.

zulu261

10-04-2008, 06:07 AM

Normal Paras, they just increasingly look badass. p-)

We specially train that p-)

Most important thing is that we arent bound to these stupid uniform regulations at all.

Morris

10-04-2008, 08:09 AM

We specially train that p-)

Most important thing is that we arent bound to these stupid uniform regulations at all.

Since when aren't you bound to ZDv 37/10? p-)

zulu261

10-04-2008, 09:05 AM

Since when aren't you bound to ZDv 37/10? p-)

As long as your uniform is in flecktarn pattern, your boots are black or at least dark brown (Hanwag) you can wear what you want when it comes to Gefechtsdienst.

Morris

10-04-2008, 09:21 AM

As long as your uniform is in flecktarn pattern, your boots are black or at least dark brown (Hanwag) you can wear what you want when it comes to Gefechtsdienst.

Yeah, I know, although there are always some officers that don't think like that....

Jarhead

10-04-2008, 10:38 AM

37/10 Nazis.

AirCommando

10-04-2008, 11:13 AM

And apart from that we're running the entire Northern command and logistics just as well.

I see. Humpta Polka Täteräää. What a shame.

Macs.

10-04-2008, 11:16 AM

And apart from that we're running the entire Northern command and logistics just as well.

...with a gigantic Waterhead. p-)

Macs.

10-04-2008, 11:23 AM

Just found a documentary, which is just a few weeks old from Jungs last visit, looks like pretty good footage:

Warning, some graphic content, they even show a dead soldier. :|

http://www.youtube.com/v/bYWtaEkBxJg

http://www.youtube.com/v/Xz8cXji_09E

http://www.youtube.com/v/kB45y_aYn1M

http://www.youtube.com/v/2OCrKq0mVJE

http://www.youtube.com/v/3ulo5gMIDmE

Some of our guys down there... Jesus... :roll:

Jarhead

10-04-2008, 11:59 AM

Vielen Dank, Macs.

muck

10-04-2008, 12:00 PM

...with a gigantic Waterhead. p-)Hey, we're Germans. We have invented the art of administration.

Murmelmann

10-04-2008, 12:21 PM

Yeah, I know, although there are always some officers that don't think like that....

Then let them have a look at 37/10! the only part of this regulation that deals with Gefechtsdienst states which papers and other things you have to carry with you.

usedtobe_2T046B5

10-04-2008, 04:07 PM

Does anybody know if they're still using the Wiesel/Fennek in Afghanistan?
I haven't seen them on any pictures for a long time now. :-(

Were they retired or is this just coincidence?

Thanks in advance!

Morris

10-04-2008, 05:29 PM

Fennek is still in Afghanistan afaik.

Wiesel have once been and have been pulled out end of 2006-beginning 2007. (That was what a Wieselguy told me) Don't know if they're back again

Rawhide

10-05-2008, 11:24 AM

I just wanna thank you all who have contributed to this thread, awesome pictures, guys

Danke Schön

He219

10-05-2008, 02:45 PM

Are these normal paras or member of a "Fallschirmspezialzug"? Nice pics by the way.

Normal Paras, they just increasingly look badass. p-)
Actually, they are FschSpezZg ..

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8189/610xhk5.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8954/610xrg2.jpg

A German army soldier of the 263rd paratroops unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) checks his weapon in his tent at a base before leaving for a night mission in Kunduz October 4, 2008.
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5391/610xsy7.jpg

A Bundeswehr soldier of the 263rd paratroops unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) walks in a base before leaving for a night mission in Kunduz October 4, 2008.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-45.jpg

German soldiers of the 263rd paratroops unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) prepare to leave for a night mission in Kunduz, October 4, 2008.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/610x-44.jpg
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German soldiers of the 263rd Paratroops unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) sit inside their 'Fuchs' armoured personnel carrier during a night mission in Kunduz, October 4, 2008.
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German Bundeswehr soldiers of the 263rd paratroops unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) smoke cigarettes after returning to their base from a night mission, in Kunduz, October 4, 2008.

He219

10-05-2008, 02:59 PM

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Patches on the uniforms of German army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are pictured at a base during a briefing before they leave for a mission in Kunduz October 5, 2008.
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Bundeswehr soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) get a briefing at the army base in Kunduz before leaving for a mission to Taloqan, west of Kunduz, October 5, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr gunner of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) takes a position atop a 'Fuchs' armoured personnel carrier during a mission in near Taloqan, west of Kunduz, October 5, 2008.
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A German Bundeswehr gunner of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) monitors the area from atop his Fuchs armoured personnel carrier during a mission in Taloqan, west of Kunduz October 5, 2008.
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Bundeswehr soldiers of the 263rd paratroops unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) receive their dinners at a base before leaving for a night mission in Kunduz October 4, 2008.
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Pilots with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) check their instruments inside the cockpit of a Transall C 160 military transport plane shortly before taking off from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.
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The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force soldiers with the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) rest in a Transall C 160 military transport plane shortly after taking off from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.

muck

10-05-2008, 03:12 PM

Thanks for the good pictures.

I guess we can legitimately reckon now that the badass paras in question were indeed members of the Fallschirmjägerspezialzug. One more good reason for them not to give a **** about the 37/10.

little icebear

10-05-2008, 06:00 PM

Actually, they are FschSpezZg ..

Are you sure about that? They are wearing IDZ-Bodyarmor. I was under the impression, FschJgSpezZg are issued the Schutzweste Spezialkräfte: http://daten.bwb.org/AG-Bund/TL/Daten/84700068_3.pdf

muck

10-05-2008, 09:09 PM

Are you sure about that? They are wearing IDZ-Bodyarmor. I was under the impression, FschJgSpezZg are issued the Schutzweste Spezialkräfte: http://daten.bwb.org/AG-Bund/TL/Daten/84700068_3.pdf
p-) Even my humble self was able to spot very obvious evidence in this picture:
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5391/610xsy7.jpg

He219

10-06-2008, 10:46 AM

FJ
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3583/610xci7.jpg
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the 4/452 military police battalion of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) take up position at a road block during a mine sweeping mission in Kunduz October 6, 2008.

He219

10-06-2008, 10:52 AM

A couple from Lancero posted in the daily pix ..

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x8/lancero333/setembro1/20081005162027ENLUS0151037912232236.jpg
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Soldiers of the German Bundeswehr and of the Afghan National Army (ANA) go on an exploratory mission talking to people living in the villages around Faiserbad, Afghanistan, 05 October 2008. The German Bundestag debates in October the 14-month extension of the Afghanistan mandate and an additional deplployment of 1,000 soldiers then numbering in total 4,500

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x8/lancero333/setembro1/20081004131739ENLUS0150938512231262.jpg
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A German Bundeswehr soldier of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) pictured on an armoured track vehicle Dingo at the Bundeswehr camp in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, 04 October 2008. The German Bundestag debates in October the 14-month-extention of the Afghanistan mandate and an additional deployment of 1,000 soldiers then numbering 4,500 in total

Jarhead

10-06-2008, 01:36 PM

Very nice pics, He.
You are the best.:hug:

seventy6er

10-07-2008, 07:57 AM

Very nice pics, He and Lancero! Thx a bunch!

I got a question regarding this pic:

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x8/lancero333/setembro1/20081005162125ENLUS0151038112232236.jpg

Can someone identify the weapon of the Bundeswehr soldier? I don't even know if that IS actually a weapon he got in front of his chest. To me it looks like a long curved mag, stock folded.

Other question: what kind of duties is our military police tasked with in Afghanistan? I often see MP-soldiers on patrol and am just wondering.
Do the MP-soldiers have a special infantry/small-arsm training? Cause most of them seem to have nice G36k-setups (K, with Eotech, LLM etc.). Are they regular MP or maybe from "Zugriffstrupps" or "Greiftrupp" (don't know the correct term), like the soldiers in the pic shown below:

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=132&pictureid=959

muck

10-07-2008, 08:12 AM

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x8/lancero333/setembro1/20081005162125ENLUS0151038112232236.jpg

Can someone identify the weapon of the Bundeswehr soldier? I don't even know if that IS actually a weapon he got in front of his chest. To me it looks like a long curved mag, stock folded. I'd say it's an MP5K without a stock. I've seen that configuration before with Feldjäger officers.

seventy6er

10-07-2008, 09:03 AM

I'd say it's an MP5K without a stock. I've seen that configuration before with Feldjäger officers.

http://www.seventy6er.de/bilder/einsatz_06.jpg

I know that configuration and IIRC the version with folding stock is called the MP5K PWD (but I'm not sure).

What still puzzles me is the long pistol grip (it seems like a long pistol grip to me) and the angle of the pistol grip. Also, I'm missing the foregrip to make it an MP5K.

muck

10-07-2008, 09:36 AM

http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt2cea.jpg

Looks like a foregrip if you ask me.

seventy6er

10-07-2008, 09:54 AM

Well, that could be his nipple, too. But ok, you might be right. What else should it be? THe MP5k is the closest I can think of. woot

variable

10-07-2008, 10:09 AM

I'd say it has a folding stock. You can make it out if you focus really hard :)

He219

10-07-2008, 12:52 PM

Muhahah!
p-)
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/931/610xuv7.jpg
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/73/610xmj4.jpg

German Bundeswehr army snipers with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) take position on a shooting range in Kunduz October 7, 2008. Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet agreed on Tuesday to extend Germany's participation in a NATO peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan and raise the number of troops it can send there by 1,000, a government official said.
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A German Bundeswehr army soldier with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) opens fire on a shooting range in Kunduz October 7, 2008
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A German Bundeswehr army soldier with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) walks at Kunduz airfield October 7, 2008. Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet agreed on Tuesday to extend Germany's participation in a NATO peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan and raise the number of troops it can send there by 1,000, a government official said.
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German Bundeswehr army soldiers with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) carry a box at their base in Kunduz October 7, 2008. The sign on top reads 'German corner'. Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet agreed on Tuesday to extend Germany's participation in a NATO peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan and raise the number of troops it can send there by 1,000, a government official said.

Jarhead

10-07-2008, 01:04 PM

Uber awesome shots, He.
Thank you.
I owe you a Maß.

muck

10-07-2008, 01:07 PM

Our guys really look like they mean business again! ;)

nickless

10-07-2008, 01:08 PM

I'd say it has a folding stock. You can make it out if you focus really hard :)

I don't think so. The collapsed stock should be visible along the entire right side of the gun, but there's onlöy someting that could be part of the sling:

http://www.abload.de/img/mp5kl3n.jpg

Macs.

10-07-2008, 03:42 PM

http://www.youtube.com/v/mlkAlDqaaDY

Mean Fennek.

He219

10-07-2008, 04:14 PM

The MG4 looks badas$ ..
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/9863/610xfn3.jpg

He219

10-07-2008, 05:29 PM

I'd say it has a folding stock. You can make it out if you focus really hard :)
That's just his knife mate ..

THe MP5k is the closest I can think of. woot
Right-o 76er & muck!
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Thanks Lancero for the hires
:)

variable

10-07-2008, 06:25 PM

Damn.....the knife... :D

seventy6er

10-08-2008, 07:38 AM

He219's pics he posted in a thread at Sondereinheiten.de triggered a discussion about issued and self-procured gear.

click here (http://www.sondereinheiten.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16297&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)

seventy6er

10-09-2008, 02:53 PM

LaRue Tactical, nice ..
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What is this setup called? Eo-Tech on a rail...backup sight?
The A2 got a Zeiss Z-Point, right?

What unit is this CIMIC-dude from?

He219

10-09-2008, 03:41 PM

Don't forget about the aftermarket $600 M9OO Series Surefire foregrip/light combo ..
;)

Macs.

10-09-2008, 03:54 PM

The top rail is simply that from a G36c.

He219

10-09-2008, 04:01 PM

duplicate ......

nickless

10-09-2008, 04:02 PM

What is this setup called? Eo-Tech on a rail...backup sight?
The A2 got a Zeiss Z-Point, right?

What unit is this CIMIC-dude from?

My guess is that be bought the rail (that's the one from the G36C) so that he could fit the EOTech to his G36A1. I've seen soldiers do that before, I just can't find the pics now ...

The bad thing about the Surefire grip is that he can't even take it home with him, because lights designed to be mounted on guns are illegal in Germany. ;)

He219

10-09-2008, 04:05 PM

Couple I already posted ..
Larger resolution available at http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/10/in_afghanistan_with_the_isaf.html

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/isaf24_16454223-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/isaf27_16601337.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/isaf21_16628625.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/isaf16_16578735.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/isaf03_16590093.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/photobucket/isaf10_16613743.jpg

variable

10-10-2008, 06:01 AM

Fascinating all these BW-pics sprouting everywhere lately:)

Thanks for finding and sharing, He219;)

He219

10-14-2008, 11:25 AM

http://www.bundeswehr.de/portal/PA_1_0_P3/PortalFiles/C1256EF4002AED30/W27KDGWS747INFODE/7KDGJK216INFODE.asx?yw_repository=youatweb

Stingray

10-14-2008, 11:37 AM

Hello has anybody worked in Kunduz january to may 07?

CptGonzo

10-14-2008, 12:39 PM

Thanks a lot HE219, great Video!

numb

10-14-2008, 01:14 PM

Very good pics. more ..more more...pls.

grüße aus kiel

pandurmedic

10-14-2008, 05:21 PM

The guy in bleu camo was the Turkisch Commander of Kaia (COM KAIA) when Turkey was the lead nation of Kaia (Kabul Afghanistan International Airport)

He219

10-24-2008, 11:28 AM

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Soldiers of the German armed forces Bundeswehr carry the coffins of two German soldiers killed in a suicide attack in northern Afghanistan, during a funeral service on October 24, 2008 in Zweibruecken, southwestern Germany. Two German soldiers, aged 25 and 22, where killed in the attack as a cyclist suicide bomber blew himself up near a German military vehicle in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan
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Das Bild des getoeteten Bundeswehrsoldaten Patrik B. steht am Freitag (24.10.08) waehrend einer Trauerfeier fuer die am am 20. Oktober 2008 bei einem Anschlag in Kunduz (Afghanistan) getoeteten Deutschen Soldaten in der Alexanders Kirche in Zweibruecken. Im Beisein des Bundesverteidigungsminister nahmen die Kameraden und Angehoerigen der Getoeteten Abschied. ( zu ddp-Text). Foto: Torsten Silz.
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A photograph of German soldier Patrik B. killed in a suicide attack in northern Afghanistan is displayed during a funeral service on October 24, 2008 in Zweibruecken, southwestern Germany. Two German soldiers, aged 25 and 22, were killed in the attack as a cyclist suicide bomber blew himself up near a German military vehicle in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan on October 20. AFP PHOTO DDP/TORSTEN SILZ.
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German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung (C) walks past the coffin of a German soldier killed in a suicide attack in northern Afghanistan, during a funeral service on October 24, 2008 in Zweibruecken, southwestern Germany. Two German soldiers, aged 25 and 22, where killed in the attack as a cyclist suicide bomber blew himself up near a German military vehicle in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan on October 20.

Ruhet in Frieden.