PariahWolf Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 You really need to get a S95 one. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Rank Slide? We aren't allowed them so I've never bothered getting one. I may pick one up though next time I'm in a surplus store Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie182 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Rank Slide? We aren't allowed them so I've never bothered getting one. I may pick one up though next time I'm in a surplus store <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not allowed them? WTF?! So you're not allowed to wear S95 rank slides with S95 kit? I have to say, that is the least sensible thing I have ever heard. Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Does he mean that he's ATC so has to wear slides that clearly mark you out as a cadet and not a serviceman? Link to post Share on other sites
El_Boomo Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 no you just arent allowed to wear anything other than the blue RAF ones, unless on exercise. at least thats how its was when i was still in last year. the ATCs approach to fieldcraft and all things fun is why i left Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 (edited) Still confused el boomo ,were you an ATC cadet, an ATCinstructer or a RAF serviceman? If you were either of the first two then i totlaly understand as your not entitled to wear rank. If you're the latter then im *really* confused. Edited April 1, 2007 by Gadge Link to post Share on other sites
El_Boomo Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 sorry, i was an ATC cadet. we didnt have to wear rank slides that slearly mark you as a cadet, just blue ones. you could get S95 rank with 'ATC' underneath but it still wasnt allowed. i was going back as an instructor, but the ATC doesnt seem to like fieldcraft at all so i didnt bother. heres a pic to keep on topic. some of the strange lot that i usually play with. im on the back row in the tinted goggles. and a pic of me for a few years back Link to post Share on other sites
Cyber Soldier Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Man, when I was a rifle cadet, field craft and drill were all that mattered. Link to post Share on other sites
Gadge Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Ah well you missed the great transition from prepping and trianig young soldiers to being the beavers in DPM Health and safety requirements went right through the roof while i was instructing, it got to the point where it was a youth organisation and the emphasis was moving away form overtly military activity. I used to get bollovked all the time for teaching em drills that we were not supposed to and treating cadets liek young soliders and not primary children. Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie182 Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Ah well you missed the great transition from prepping and trianig young soldiers to being the beavers in DPM Health and safety requirements went right through the roof while i was instructing, it got to the point where it was a youth organisation and the emphasis was moving away form overtly military activity. I used to get bollovked all the time for teaching em drills that we were not supposed to and treating cadets liek young soliders and not primary children. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Likewise, I stopped teaching at my local ATC squadron a year or so ago for that very same reason. We had a very good sqn, and fortunatly the OC was ex-raf and very keen on all things green. But despite the attitude of all on the sqn wing HQ put a stop to almost anything remotely realistic. Even giving the kids wooden mock up rifles caused us to be told off. Although all the NCO's on sqn were expected to wear S95 ranks slides when in DPMs. In fact it was S95 slides or no slides at all. El-boomo, Is that urban assault I see in those pics? I'll most likely have seen you there before, it's mine and the teams main site. Edited April 2, 2007 by Eddie182 Link to post Share on other sites
El_Boomo Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 yea, its urban assault. we play there quite abit. or did until i started uni this year. but we intend to get down a bit more often. apparently you can tell my lot from a mile off, or so ive been told, due to the masses of jokes and brews we have under fire. as for the ATC. it was gradualy getting worse and worse over the years i was there. although when my dad became uniformed staff we started to do a few things not by the book. such as a fieldcraft course that consisted of mainly skirmishing on a piece land a nice farmer lend us. Link to post Share on other sites
Jaager Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 is it posible to get NZ DPM, ive googled, and cant find anything other than a smock Link to post Share on other sites
Kingmob3 Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Its a long shot, but talk to Disturbed on the DIY tactical forum, AFIK he is/was active duty in the NZ army for some time. I figure I would repost these here, as they wont get as much appreciation in the Pics of kit thred: We as a team are based out of Purdue, I'd post some pics of my kit, however there all S**te. Maby when I get cleand up/not sick? KM Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick[PM] Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 (edited) c-mag+L86=uncomfortable how does he manage? Edited April 3, 2007 by Patrick[PM] Link to post Share on other sites
El_Boomo Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 thats exactly what i was thinking. i suppose theres ways of holding it, but it doesnt look comfy still Link to post Share on other sites
Kingmob3 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 As I said in the load out thread(which I thought was this when I posted them there) he just does it, and its not as uncomfortable as you'd think. KM Link to post Share on other sites
ColDaz Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Be wierd to get used to but would work better than a standard mag in a support role. Link to post Share on other sites
schneiderboy Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Posting my *beep* everywhere PS. The susat is useless with my new glasses. Link to post Share on other sites
Jaager Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Slightly old pic that i took before i went out on exercise with the ACF, however i dont usually wear my beret in the field. kit list issued beret with 9th/12th lancers post stamp Arktis recon vest ripstop 95 jacket S95 ripstop combats S95 shirt Altberg Skywalk boots i posted these ages ago in the gear thread but they should be here kit list XL-1s Dessie 95s trapac dessie patrol boots shemagh Arktis recon vest basicly same kit list as top but regular 95 combats, scrim scalf, fingerless gloves, and cap. Link to post Share on other sites
Jaager Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Slightly old pic that i took before i went out on exercise with the ACF, however i dont usually wear my beret in the field. kit list issued beret with 9th/12th lancers post stamp Arktis recon vest ripstop 95 jacket S95 ripstop combats S95 shirt Altberg Skywalk boots i posted these ages ago in the gear thread but they should be here kit list XL-1s Dessie 95s trapac dessie patrol boots shemagh Arktis recon vest basicly same kit list as top but regular 95 combats, scrim scalf, fingerless gloves, and cap. Link to post Share on other sites
ColDaz Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 schneiderboy: Can I ask why the SUSAT became useless with your new glasses? Link to post Share on other sites
schneiderboy Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 schneiderboy: Can I ask why the SUSAT became useless with your new glasses? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Because my new glasses are bolle x800(which I like very much) but the eye relief on the "susat" is veeeeeery poor and the bolle makes it even poorer Link to post Share on other sites
ianhaz Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Dark phone cam pics of me in my gear: Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Hearst Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 @schneiderboy: Is the battery in the 2nd pic an "emergency-solution" or didn't it fit in the handguard?! About your Susat problem: Why don't you use an ESS ICE, Bollé Viper, or some glasses like that? Very comftable, offer a wide field of view and cheap but safe! The X800 is too bulky even if you wear an MKVI! Link to post Share on other sites
Grumman Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) Likewise, I stopped teaching at my local ATC squadron a year or so ago for that very same reason. We had a very good sqn, and fortunatly the OC was ex-raf and very keen on all things green. But despite the attitude of all on the sqn wing HQ put a stop to almost anything remotely realistic. Even giving the kids wooden mock up rifles caused us to be told off. The whole attitude to fieldcraft that Wing has taken is abysmal in my opinion. The ATC is essentially a military organisation and so fieldcraft should be one of the most central aspects. Luckily it seems that a lot of COs have taken a blind eye to their Squadrons continuing with fieldcraft. Other than that we have to resort to 'unofficial' camps to get into the more serious stuff, which is a shame because I really enjoy following RAF teaching, and not just as a bunch of mates. Other than that DPMs are only worn [at the Squadron] on shooting nights and competitions...which isn't all that bad I supose Anyway, back on topic. DPMs on the Marham obstacle course. Edited April 10, 2007 by Grumman Link to post Share on other sites
schneiderboy Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 @Bill The battery doesn't fit anymore, And only god knows where I can find one that fits. And bout the glasses. X800 never fogs Link to post Share on other sites
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