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  1. 12 minutes ago, hcpookie said:

    Making good armor that stops modern rifle rounds isn't as simple as bolting on 1/4" plate on to something.  AND most of the military loads are built to penetrate some amount of mild steel plate in their design.  I'm starting to rant so I'll shut up - just keep in mind that bolting on plates of steel only deflects "light" loads, not the majority of military ammo.  Unless we are talking about the Walking Dead.  Now THAT corrugated sheet metal (is it even steel?) they weld onto the cars appears to stop anything up to .50 BMG!  😄

    I agree with you about mild steel, but with regards to the vehicles being represented by CUP, there's a reason people started taking .5 API, GMGs and Javelins to Iraq and Syria to deal with the up-arnoured VBIED threat because small arms weren't cutting it.

    I doubt anyone wants CUP to add the equivalent of composite armour to these vehicles, but a bit of extra protection can't be a bad thing, game-play wise.

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  2. Peltor Comtacs are actually widely used, certainly within the platoon and heavy weapons world (GPMG SF, HMG, GMG and mortars) as well as being extensively used for CQB (certainly within the RM at least) and offer excellent hearing protection. They're commonly issued items along with Surefire and Silynx in-ear defence.

    If we're talking about the models I think we are (the old StalkerGB Mk7 with Peltors from A2 that 3CB have used for a couple of helmets) then they should definitely offer similar hearing protection to crew helmets as far as ACE compatibility goes.


  3. The mandible and visor are issued and used for vehicle crews on M/RWMIK, along with anyone likely to stick their head out of a cupola, be it Viking/MAN SV/whatever crew. There's also a set of Revision ballistic goggles included in the VIRTUS issue as well.

    With regards to:

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    They're meant for vehicles crews, who generally don't need or use NVGs because they can just turn on lights inside the vehicle and use NVG or IR optics for weapons.


    The vehicles which require goggles/facemask or visor/mandible for the crew such as M/RWMIK don't really allow the crew to "just turn on lights inside" and you can't drive said vehicles using an NV/TI optic on your IW; HMNVS or ideally LUCIE are required unless you want to drive fully tac without an NVD.


  4. Basically what I'm doing is creating a mission based around assassinating a series of HVT's.

    Firstly, I'm unsure whether I should be using Navy or Special Forces

    UKSF.

    The other part is relating to the link above. I notice that none of the scopes are night vision capable. So how would the real Royal Marines/British Armed Forces/etc approach a mission like that?

    You might get issued a CWS (a night sight) for your IW/LMG and it might work. Other people will simply use their LDS. Individuals will also be issued an HMNVS (or possibly LUCIE goggles.)

  5. What are the specific features stalkers PCS kit had that are not available on the current Nato or AAF uniforms? Not sure that the differences are that noticeable once you have a vest on etc ?

    The main differences between PCS and the default BIS uniform models are actually still noticeable when wearing body armour/webbing: sleeve pockets and trouser map pockets. On PCS, both are angled forwards and the BIS uniform also has a zip on the arm pockets, whereas PCS doesn't. Granted these are only really noticeable if you know what you're looking for.

    Having looked at the pack I have a few observations (mainly from a professional standpoint.)

    • Kit strapped to the outside of daysacks - Certain things look very good and add authenticity to the kit, such as additional MOLLE pouches and the Vallon on the daysacks. On the other hand you have kit strapped to the outside that you'd definitely want inside the daysack; most notably the sleeping bags and the Laser Target Designator. On top of that, things like roll-mats and shovels get strapped vertically, rather than horizontally.
    • The Radio/ECM antennas on the daysacks appear to have a vehicle antenna mount attached at the base. Just looks out of place.
    • Pouches - A lot of ammunition pouches seem to be on the right hip of the battle-belts. Mags are generally kept on the left.
    • Helmets - There's a massive variety which is good to see, although none with the elastic strips that helmet covers come with (the majority of blokes, especially in the RM, don't put netting over their helmet. Although it does happen, myself included.)
    • A very small point - The rear metal bracket for the HMNVS mount is the American one (I believe Matt/Stalker sorted this on his A3 one.)
    • RM cap badges - The "Parade" cap badge you've got looks more like a regular cap badge where the black coating has started to rub away, rather than the gold coloured plastic that an actual parade cap badge is made of. Liked the attention to detail of the officer/WO cap badge with separate crown though.
    • Colour - Someone else in the thread has mentioned the colour of the MTP on the Osprey and I have to agree, it seems off.

    As always it's good to see more variety of British kit and if you ever need reference material, fire me a PM.


  6. Thanks Chief - I'm imagining a British Version I suppose - perhaps it could be two objects choose US style or UK style ?

    Friznit want to have a chat over what you wanted to include ? My first idea was the Artillery Protocols but keen to hear with your "actual!" experience what we should be including - perhaps we can re-create a mini TAM ? (within legal reason of course)

    Rather than committing to something as in depth as TAMS, you may be better off doing something along the lines of the Operational Aide Memoires which cover Target Grid, CCA, ECAS, 9 Liner, MISTAT, Contact report.

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