A. Hawkins Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 I know there is everything about the look, but the knee pads I've are really comfortable to wear ( I was surprised about as well) and I would have no use for the ESS google. In addition it doesn't look good to the Mk.7 Helmet to my mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
merpol-sniper Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 3 guys turned up at my local in MTP ospreys at the weekend, they'd been to afghan and back, but I was still puzzled how they got thier armour home with them... Â my mate came home on R&R and he brought the full lot home, Mk7, Armour, Webbing. i was puzzled by this when he showed me his kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thyco Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 cheers from Italy guys! My team rocking full dpm kit on op. Dividi et Impera couple of weeks ago   Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazhall212 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 3 guys turned up at my local in MTP ospreys at the weekend, they'd been to afghan and back, but I was still puzzled how they got thier armour home with them... Â the mk 7 are now personal issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Maybe in the army, not forces wide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazhall212 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Its issue forces wide to all troops that need to wear ospray. seen as I only came back 3 weeks ago I think i should know. Â Plus im a crab Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 I knew it was issue for OOAs, I thought you were implying that it was replacing the 6a for home use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazhall212 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 should be for all new recuits this year. and ospary should be part of new kit issue now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) We shall see. Stores told me yesterday that despite the fact we should've had it already, the order forms are in and they have the stock, non-regiment won't be getting PCS for some time yet. Edited November 23, 2011 by CKinnerley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazhall212 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 must be a party line then I got told same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MovementUnderDarkness Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) My personal use Osprey. I got this back in 2003, Pieces me orf how heavy it is but at the same time I've seen its protection 1st hand compared to some of the Yank *suitcase* they get issued. So I used it every day without fail from that point and still use it now both for work and Airsofting not quite "DPM" as such but my Osprey is, the Mk6a is too heavy to use for airsofting, so I made this.. I never wear one any mo at work although I just ordered an OPS CORE FAST hopefully thats a little lighter? Â Edit:: sorry for crappy photo, I used my mobile.. the missus has run off with her DSLR Oh and I've now replaced the pouches (most) with Multicam or another camo I swapped, borrowed, baught or stole from someone (everything from Multicam to Dst Marpat and ever Dst Vegetato) Edited January 6, 2012 by MovementUnderDarkness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delta_1 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Osprey wasnt issued in 2003? and its never been personnel issue. the first time i saw issued to troops was 2005 and then they where in short suply and they where poorly made molle loops came away on my mk1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
druid799 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Thought it was the ECBA in 2003 then Osprey MK1 in 2005-6 , but if wrong can some one post up the correct details . Edited January 6, 2012 by druid799 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Sounds about right to me, we didn't have Osprey when we went in to Iraq. Hell, when you look back at pictures from the time there's a lot of guys just not wearing any body armour at all, plenty of respirator haversacks about though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EngageNZL Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Here's a few pics from recent games. Â First one is my and my mate as we engage enemy from above their flank (we are up on a hill). I am in the foreground. Â The next three kind of count because I'm wearing a DPM smock They're from a new CQB field that opened up recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MovementUnderDarkness Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I was sure It was 2003.. must have been later.. did I lose 2 years somewhere?! anyhow.. I agree its molle quality is *SUITCASE* I got it on my second outing to Afghan (on CP) but its been modified multiple times (Various molle repairs and strengthening) Cool up above! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thyco Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HJA1512 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 This is not based on anything real, just a work in progress of what I personally like. More DPM pouches + Patches + L119A1 + Bushhat + 120L Bergan is on the list of things to buy. The balaclava is just temporary, for the picture. Will do a more serious impression later on when I have enough $$$. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jafar_zt Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Some fotos from Zhitomir , Ukraine. Winter training with our mates "Aussies" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EngageNZL Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Here's a few photos from the latest weekend of gaming at the ASNZ (Airsoft New Zealand) Nationals of me in my DPM kit in 2 different environments. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
farrasdevell Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 spotted the Most ally guy this side of the last falklands just now. Para, in a '90 dpm parasmock dress pips on the shoulder! '58 web belt on top. mtp trousers looking like they have never seen an iron and a few sizes too big. od jungle boots oldschool panama soles. All this guy was missing was a sweet *albatross* mustache and he was set for the hill. I would call Walt if it were not for the 4 guys with him who I would actually buy as squaddies. and he got off at colchester which is proof enough of being genuine or suicidal. I did snap a cheeky photo as I was heading to the platform Will poke it up later. Not saying they can't dress as they wish but one would expect a better turn out of a Captain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 There's something about field jackets, some people seem to think that if theirs is the oldest type on unit then they 'win'. The SWO down here has a truly ancient para-jumping type; still with shoulder epaulettes, no DPM material over the zip at all (the zip itself being entirely brass coloured since all the black has worn off) and an actual metal badge instead of fabric wings. Â There seems to be something of a shortage of MTP smocks during this transition phase too, leading to a lot of mixed dress. Probably a good thing for those who have gone over to PCS, since those new jackets have literally nothing holding the hand-warmer pockets shut, so all the lovely snow/rain/mud gets right in there with the nice soft fleece., and then through on to you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Just a quick indoor snapshot of my Desert DPM- MTP mix. The gunners kit is alomst complete and I only need a few details. I guess the biggest part still is the M240 to convert into a good looking Gimpy. Hope to can take some pictures outdoor at the weekend. It must be heart-breaking firing that GPMG on semi... :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
findiboy16 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 guys do any of you have a guide on attaching the shoulder pads and neck guards onto the osprey armour!! its embarrasing but all i can see is a mass of studs and velcro!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
findiboy16 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 guys do any of you have a guide on attaching the shoulder pads and neck guards onto the osprey armour!! its embarrasing but all i can see is a mass of studs and velcro!!! Â never mind wasnt actually that hard tbh has anyone ever seen the osprey armour used in a special forces capacity or used as part of a contractor loadout?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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