Videos tagged with Combat Uniforms

This video tests the Near-Infrared (NIR) compliance of various combat uniforms, comparing knockoffs to genuine US-made gear. It reveals that while some knockoffs perform similarly, fabric composition (NYCO is best) and pattern (M81 Woodland and Multicam excel) are more critical than brand for stealth under night vision. Washing with optical brighteners like Tide did not significantly degrade NIR properties on modern fabrics.

This video introduces the iconic 1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) and features historian CSM (Ret.) Rick Lamb. Lamb discusses the historical context and evolution of the BAR, starting from its World War I origins and concept. He emphasizes how military gear often lags behind initial conflict needs, leading to innovation. The video aims to be the next installment in a series exploring weapon systems of different US military eras, following previous episodes on the M-3 Grease Gun and M-1 Garand with a rifle-grenade launcher.

This video features CSM(Ret) Rick Lamb discussing the iconic M-1 Garand battle rifle and the gear of a Grenadier. He explains historical patterns of military innovation, noting how forces often start conflicts with outdated equipment before adapting. The video highlights the M-1 Garand, along with rifle grenades, a quadrant sight, data sheets, blanks, and an adaptor, providing an educational look at historical weaponry and its application. The content is presented by Tactical Rifleman.