If they signed for the piece of equipment without the items then they could be held financially responsible for the missing items! If your LT and CO sign for the equipment without the items to the end item they will be sorry in the end! They need to ensure that they have a shortage annex for the items and items are ordered against the end item. Stefan, I am thinking of biting the bullet on the Kestrel, I know it's a great tool but $200-300 makes me second guess it. The new unit I am going to is only 5 years old, so I am expecting the same. We are also a new unit, so there was nothing left over from others. Then we eventually were hooked up with m24s, but they had been so rat ****** that half the gear was missing, even though they were brand spanking new and shipped as a SWS.
Originally Posted By: _S2_I am in the unfortunate situation of being in the wrong MOS (19D), and they don't like to supply us with the necessary equipment to do what they ask of SDMs in platoons that don't have any sniper qualified personnel.įor instance, first deployment, the Troop(company) had 2 Leupold spotting scopes, and only 1 tripod. Other then that a good compass (needs to be a international one, like the military issue one) and a couple of protractors (can be used to determine angle also with a piece of string).
Take AAA's which will be harder to acquire out there! I would suggest a bunch of packages of the energizer lithium batteries (I loike duracells but the energizer lithium seem to last a lot longer and I haven't had any problems with them leaking as of yet!Īn inexpensive simple, easy to use GPS such as a Garmin etrex which takes 2 AA's, is light weight, and small is great and not very expensive. It sounds like they didn't.įor wind and pressure and such a kestrel NV 4000 is nice to have, its small and light weight. Hopefully the guys on the systems before left their old data books or information for reference for you. Your unit should be supplying the spotting scope, optics, you should have Vipers for laser range finding and your unit should either have or be ordering data books. I feel like I am missing something that isn't on either of these lists. Sturdy spotting scope tripod with adjustment knobs Some sort of wind/barometric measurement tool I will be moving around more so than sitting put, so weight is a huge factor. I will probably be stuck with a M14 and M107. I am mainly looking for lightweight, easy to use shooting tools, and inexpensive. If any of you have suggestions then by all means please post them. I don't really have that great of an idea of the deployment/unit since I am PCSing there and will be deploying right away. I am now repurchasing everything that was lost or damage and want to make sure I am not missing anything. Feel confident in your calculations and enjoy the convenience of a compact and durable tool.I am preparing for another deployment (a-stan), most of my stuff from my last deployment was destroyed, broken, or lost. Invest in our digitally printed protractors and experience the joy of precise measurements and accurate navigation. Map Marking Shapes: Basic map marking shapes are included, making it easy to highlight important points or draw attention to specific areas on maps.ĭurability: Crafted from clear, thick plastic, these protractors are durable and resistant to wear and tear, ensuring a long-lasting companion for your adventures. Range-Finding Sector: These protractors have a range-finding sector, allowing quick and accurate distance determination, which is useful for activities like hiking and map analysis.
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