SPEC OPS gear

[ScoutSniper85]

Okay this what I need help with. I Know that Special Forces wear what ever they want in combat, but i would like to start a collection of SPEC OPS gear and i would like to start with the most common gear for each of these groups for present day operations, focusing on SPEC OPS troops from OP Enduring Freedom to OP Iraqi Freedom. I would like to know the name of body armor most commonly worn by the members, the most commonly used vest and holsters used by SF troops. The Groups are:

1. Marine Force Recon: Body Armor, Vest, Side Arm holsters any other gear?

2. Army Special Forces: Body Armor, Vest, Side Arm holsters any other gear?

3. Navy SEALs CQB: Body Armor, Vest, Side Arm holsters any other gear?

Any other information would be greatly appreciated

THANKS,
SCOUTSNIPER85
Scoutsniper85@hotmail.com

[FallenAngel]

damnit....who'd have thought that Adam would actually come in handy someday!?!

[ScoutSniper85]

HUH? Adam?? im lost

[Dominique]

Well most US SOF and USMC Force Recon units are wearing ahelmet called the MICH (Multi-use Integrated Communications Helmet). Everone is carrying the M-4 or M-4A1. Some Marines and Army troops are also unisg the Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR). It's basically a modified M-14.

Force Recon is using a set of gear called "Full Spectrum Battle Equipment" (FSBE). As far as their weapons go they were carrying MEU (SOC) .45's in Safariland holsters.

I'll dig around and see what else is in use by other US units (SF, Rangers, PJ/CCT, SOF TACP, etc.)

[captain caveman]

try http://www.specwargear.com/ for what you need ,there are names of the things youre after and theres also a sales and wanted part of the site

[GearGod]

Hahaha how the heck did I miss this? Hold on gentlemen once I get back from the easter service I'll type up my message I "cant hardly wait"

[Mal3]

try http://www.specwargear.com/ for what you need ,there are names of the things youre after and theres also a sales and wanted part of the site

Damn, chicks in uniform are sooo hot. Why can't we have like military photos of chicks ready to kick ass with cutting edge weaponry and in smashing uniforms?

[captain caveman]

try http://www.specwargear.com/ for what you need ,there are names of the things youre after and theres also a sales and wanted part of the site

Damn, chicks in uniform are sooo hot. Why can't we have like military photos of chicks ready to kick ass with cutting edge weaponry and in smashing uniforms?

i can find that type of site with chicks in uniforms but i think you know them all

[Mal3]

Hehe, not really. I'm meaning real photos. Not some cheap ****o

[Light Fighter]

Heres a "real" photo for you



Gotta love those Brit MP's

[Mal3]

Am I being ungrateful if my attention is drawn to the fact that their L85s have iron sights instead of SUSATs? Guess the MP doesn't get the front line stuff...

[stuntman]

you ungreatfull bastard! jk lol

[GearGod]

*****You know, asking for all this information is giving me an information overload.... So I will post awnswers to the questions you specifically asked such as armor and holsters etc. If you have any other "specific" questions, ask..

First and foremost, all special forces and eventually the entire military wer the MICH:

Helmet - MICH





More Info: http://www.sbccom.army.mil/products/cie/SPEAR_MICH.htm
More Photos: http://special-warfare.net/data_base...c_2000_01.html
Buy: http://www.lightfighter.com/item.html?PRID=1109960

As for holsters, the only government issue holster I can recall is the old Bianchi M12 Holster usually worn on old ALICE gear:

Buy: http://www.uscav.com/shop/uscitemdet...tk_code=WA2918

However, I think most SF purchase their own holsters.. Any of these will do: http://www.lightfighter.com/generic.jhtml?pid=76

MARINES FORCE RECON

Body Armor/Vest - Full Spectrum Battle Equipment(FSBE):





More info: http://www.pointblankarmor.com/products/fsbe.asp
More photos: http://special-warfare.net/data_base...e/fsbe_01.html
Buy with armor: http://www.lightfighter.com/generic215.html
Buy without armor: http://www.lightfighter.com/item.html?PRID=1322769

Army SF

A note about the SPEAR BALCS system, like http://www.sbccom.army.mil/products/cie/SPEAR_BALCS.htm says its a joint effort between army/navy/air force SF so branches from all SF units should be using the SPEAR BALCS system:



Armor: SPEAR Body Armor



More photos: http://www.special-warfare.net/data_...r_elcs_06.html
More info: http://www.sbccom.army.mil/products/cie/SPEAR_BALCS.htm
Buy: YOU CANT! If you know how to get this vest let me know, if you want it for collection purposes, a creation of a REPLICA fake vest(perfect for airsoft) is possible.. It has been done with other vests such as the delta/interceptor/ranger armors: http://www.wargameclub.com/pcart/shopper.php?cat=Vests

Vest: SPEAR ELCS

Worn over the SPEAR Body Armor



Front panels can be removed and would look like this:



When over the armor without the front panels:



Navy SEALs CQB?? Now once again the "wear wahtever they want" may pop up. My guess is that they may be using the SPEAR BALCS system. As for that "Navy SEALs CQB" look, I HAVE NO IDEA-- Check out this photo:



http://www4.aixgaming.com/opend/albu...ALs/seals2.jpg

I see grey nomex flightsuits: http://www.uscav.com/shop/uscitemdet...tk_code=WA2942

I see black alta buckle knee pads: http://www.lightfighter.com/item.html?PRID=442150

I see a protec skydiving helmet

Well gotta go, any more questions---ask

[RealUltimatePower]

Well actually frontline royal marines were using the iron sights.

[GearGod]

BTW, you can purchase the SPEAR ELCS: https://secure1.nexternal.com/shared...owID=3&All=Too bad 1)

Too bad its 1)$900 2)Isnt available in desert

I swear someone should make an exact replica to the point that you cant tell the difference, available in woodland/desert, and costs $100 or so

ScoutSniper85: Do you like airsoft?