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Czech soldier wearing OM-95 gas mask during CBRN training

Why You Can’t Wear a Gas Mask with a Beard

In recent years, the image of a bearded operator in full tactical gear has become something of a cultural icon. It’s rugged, commanding, and undeniably cool. But when it comes to real-world

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A Glimpse at the Gear, Training, and Missions of Delta Force

It is a myth that Delta Force (1st SFOD-D) operators can use any weapon they desire. While they may have some flexibility in their choices, they generally use the equipment issued to

5 years ago

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How much ammo does a machine gunner carry into battle?

How Much Ammo Do Machine Gunners Carry?

Machine guns are known for their high fire rate, making them difficult to feed with ammunition continuously. If you’ve ever wondered how much ammo a machine gunner carries into battle, it’s worth

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The Unbelievable Power of Force Protection Vehicles

The unbelievable power of force protection vehicles reveals every country’s aspiration to defend its troops or territory. Every country has been developing its means of technology in the twenty-first century. As much

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US Army Special Forces operators are observing landing of the chopper

Special Forces ranks: How do they differ from regular Army?

The Special Forces ranks are the same as those of regular military personnel in the US Army. The regular ranks used in the US Army hierarchy are also applied in the US

6 years ago

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Delta Force and the CAR-15: The Rifle Behind Mogadishu’s Fiercest Fight

The Battle of Mogadishu stands as one of the most intense and widely exposed special operations in U.S. military history. On October 4, 1993, gunfire still echoed through the streets of Mogadishu,

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1st SFOD-Delta team at undisclosed location DELTA FORCE

Why Is Delta Force Called “Special Forces” If It Isn’t Part of Army Special Forces?

One of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the U.S. Army’s elite unit—the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), commonly known as Delta Force—is the confusion around its name. Why does it bear

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Delta Force / CAG operator on its motorbike

Delta Force operator: How to setup up your pistol properly?

The pistol loadout was always a good topic to write about. There are many theories on setting up your pistol properly—an interesting setup of the former Delta Force operative described in an

6 years ago

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The world's most popular weapon - AK-47 Assault Rifle

The Science of Sound Suppression: How Silencers Work

Silenced weapons can be incredibly quiet, but it is important to note that almost any weapon can be silenced with the addition of a suppressor. However, it is worth noting that silenced

6 years ago

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The most famous assault rifle in the world AK-47

What is the equivalent of an AK-47 for sniper rifles?

The equivalent of an AK-47 for sniper rifles doesn’t exist. The question itself cannot be answered adequately due to how it is worded. Since the AK-47 is not a sniper rifle, there

6 years ago

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British Gurkhas posing with their Kukri knives

Hand-to-hand combat in modern military conflicts

Hand-to-hand combat is a synonym for a fight without weapons which refers to a battle where the participants were armed at the first stage. Hand-to-hand combat rarely happens, but it’s usually over

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The Ethics and Practicality of Using Enemy Weapons in Combat

In many movies, it is shown that combatants use enemy weapons to engage their opponents. But is it common for this to happen in modern warfare? Is it regularly acceptable to use

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New 75th Ranger Regiment Recruitment Video

Sapper, Airborne and Ranger / Special Forces tabs explained

Tabs of the United States Army refer to the cloth and/or metal arches used to display a word or words signifying a special skill worn on U.S. Army uniforms. Those tabs are

6 years ago

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