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Goodbye ACOG: The Army is looking for new power scopes
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When it comes to rifle optics, one could boil your options down into three potential categories: optics without magnification, optics with fixed magnification, and optics with variable degrees of magnification. For years now, the U.S. Army and Marine Corps have utilized Trijicon ACOG that is theoretically good for up to 800 meters but offers only a fixed degree of magnification (at 4 times). Prior to that, Marines and Soldiers largely relied on their iron sights (which this Marine can attest are good out to around 500 meters, provided you're given the opportunity to train with... Read More
When the ‘Spooge’ replaced flashbangs in Delta Force
“Spooge” somehow became the nickname for the cans of spray adhesive we used to stick paper targets, bull’s eyes, and the like to a target silhouette downrange. It simply was the quickest and most convenient way to quickly attach paper to cardboard and get on...
Welcome to the Big Boy’s Club: Australian SOF get billions with an eye toward regional supremacy
In an attempt to solidify its position as the premier Spec Ops force in the Indo-Pacific, the Australian Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) will be receiving a $3 billion boost to enhance its technological, infrastructural, and manpower capabilities. More specifically, the Australian government greenlighted the funds, which...
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