navymp28 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) USAFSOC: All pic's scanned from issue of Combat and Survival. According to the article ABU and CPCU (Multicam) are issued as well as Tri-color and ACU. Edited March 3, 2008 by navymp28 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeuteGegangen Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 you're the *fruitcage*in man buddy, thanks for those Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steel tiger Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 cool pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jar|-|ead Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 nice magazine pics.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rik Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 sweet pictures Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starburst Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Good scans, first pic is proof that you dont have to spring for Eagle as BHI is used by people in the real world Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mojo Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Gigueand, I believe Naval EOD awarded Vltor the contract to outfit their rifles a few years back. Most likely because of the quick disconnect lower for 203 install and also the ease of installation on weapons. The system itself is very lightweight with the rails also being modular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PCA_PJ Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Let's get the PJ talking back up! So I've heard rumours that the USAF is going to be using smoke green/ranger green gear with the ABU, along with the Sage green boots. Can anyone confirm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Last I heard from an Airforce dood is the only kit actually authorized with ABU's was Black gear. ACU kist has been worn with it in pics, and I have also seen in IRAQ some foliage green kit with ABU's mixed with ACU kit. If the USAF decides to have the PJ's and other units of the the type use the ABU for sure then it would not surprise me if they were to have either RANGER green, Foliage, green or smoke green kit with it. I have seen Coyote kit over ABU also and like ACU it looks good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Had an ABU top raid-modded and then had it modded with a T-shirt: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 FYI there is an ABU combat shirt in the works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pistol_Dude Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Interesting document on the ABU (especially the Q & A section) http://afsf.lackland.af.mil/ABU%20Comm%20P...%2007%20(1).pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PCA_PJ Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Looked more like a, "well we're the officers in the rear doing nothing but we know what's best" kind of a document. unfortunate about the velcro and pockets, i miss that from my old ACU's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) Q35: Will SOF forces be issued the ABU? A35: The SOF were among the first to test the ABU. Absolutely, they will wear the ABU. We are committed to continuous improvement with regard to the ABU. We plan to continually upgrade the ABU as we learn more about its effectiveness – we’ll do this in spirals. We will incorporate new fabrics and new technology as appropriate. SOF forces will continue with their current ROE when deployed but are authorized to purchase ABUs when available at their duty stations. I guess that answers the do PJ's wear ABU's question. Edited March 22, 2008 by navymp28 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PCA_PJ Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Ya even though it's probably incorrect, since the phaseout date isn't till 2011 I'm sure AFST will be using DCU's until they have to switch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Ya even though it's probably incorrect, since the phaseout date isn't till 2011 I'm sure AFST will be using DCU's until they have to switch They have been useing ACU's so I really don't see the difference...same coloration...but not as functional. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan XV Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Call me crazy but I kinda like the ABU, I mean I like it better than ACU and I'd wear it if I encountered a scenario event where ACU was required (hoping no one would notice). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PCA_PJ Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Hmm most of the recent PJ pics I've seen they've still been using DCU's, however other AF special tactics units and TAC-P's have been commonly wearing ACU's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navymp28 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 This is the beginning of an USAFSOC impression: Still need to decide on what LBV / Chest rig I am going to run with this. Also still debating on getting some ACU knee pads. The helmet is an issued ACH which the USAFSOC are useing currently. I have been thinking of running a Multicam chest rig and possibly MC soft armor seeing as how the issue of Combat and Survival mentioned the use of MC kit by the USAFSOC. I need an M4 though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PCA_PJ Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Anybody have pics of ABU with ACU gear? Nice start by the way Navy, multicam may be a good idea along with some gloves and maybe ACU kneepads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[Apex] Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 right, got my OD flight suit today, also getting an M14 EBR soon... along with my protec im almost done with my PJ inspired look, just need one of those small plate carriers and a backpack although i think my protec is a bit lacking as its just mat black with a tri-point mount, any ideas on cheap and simple ways to spruce it up a tad? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PCA_PJ Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 pair of goggles and some velcro, maybe even a replica strobe on the back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[Apex] Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 ive got a pair of X800's, some oakley replicas and some Scott watercraft goggles, and i think ive got a replica strobe. what goggles would you suggest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PCA_PJ Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I personally think the x800's look the best, i loved them on mine until my brother broke the lense lol. They also seemed to fit the frame of the helmet pretty well for actually wearing them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[Apex] Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 yea ive got the X800's on my IBH and they work like a dream with that, i think im going to have to put a strap retainer on the protec because they seem to fall off with the tri-point mount on the front. its a shame that CIRAS vests dont look very good as a PJ vest because they're so bulky, but i think im going to order the Pantac copy of the Paraclete HPC which will look good and then i think the Pantac medic backpack copy will finish it off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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