Videos tagged with Desert Operations

This video showcases high-end firearms and tactical gear from Zahal, featuring models posing with the IWI Tavor X95, Barrett M82A1, and Galil ACE in a desert setting. It highlights professional firearm handling and the integration of premium tactical equipment, presented in a high-energy, promotional tone by the official Zahal channel.

This entry details practical field hygiene advice inspired by the realities of training at the National Training Center (NTC). It emphasizes the importance of meticulous cleanliness to combat the 'swamp ecosystem' that can develop in uniforms due to heat and exertion, drawing insights from Nikko Ortiz's humorous yet authoritative perspective on military life.

This entry details operational tempo (OPTEMPO) and tactical execution from the perspective of a former special operations operator. It highlights the differences between high-tempo, dynamic missions and rigid planning cycles, emphasizing the effectiveness of well-trained units in high-pressure environments. The insights are drawn from extensive combat deployment experience.

This video showcases an experimental setup featuring a tracked RC robot platform equipped with an M249 SAW machine gun, demonstrating its remote operation and firing capabilities in a desert setting. High-profile firearms influencer Edwin Sarkissian highlights the robot's mobility and its utility by performing a towing test, simulating a casualty evacuation scenario. The demonstration emphasizes the potential of integrating robotic platforms with crew-served weapons for various tactical applications.

This video features Spec Ops veterans 'Coch' and Dave discussing their longest operational missions. They share experiences from the early days of the Iraq invasion, detailing extended deployments, challenging logistical scenarios, and the importance of adaptability in the field. The conversation touches on vehicle operations, gear maintenance in harsh environments, and the psychological aspects of prolonged missions.

This comprehensive guide details a competition loadout for the High Desert Brutality match, featuring expert insights from Ivan of Kit Badger. It covers firearm configurations (Glock 19 Gen 3, FN SCAR 20), essential gear like the Arbor Arms belt system and Spiritus Systems chest rig, and critical accessories such as Surefire lights and Primary Arms optics. The review highlights practical performance, including reliability issues with the SCAR 20 in dusty conditions, offering valuable lessons for competitive shooters.

This guide demonstrates how to overcome the 'photonic barrier' phenomenon when using night vision devices. InRangeTV instructor Karl Kasarda explains that standard IR floodlights, while improving close-up visibility, can wash out the background. The solution involves using a focused laser illuminator, like the B.E. Meyers Kiji, with a narrow beam angle to selectively illuminate targets without sacrificing background awareness or distance perception. This technique is crucial for maintaining effective situational awareness in low-light conditions, especially in environments like the desert.

This video provides an expert review of tactical footwear from Salomon Forces and LOWA, specifically the Sua Sponte Mark III and Zephyr GTX Mid TF models. The review highlights their performance in extreme desert conditions, including heavy mud and flash floods, emphasizing waterproofing and comfort. The speakers, Jake and Chris from 1911 Syndicate, offer insights into construction, features like Gore-Tex and quick lacing, and TAA compliance, drawing on direct field testing.

This video details Operation Valkyrie VTO, focusing on vehicular tactical operations using a Winchester SXP Defender shotgun. The instructor demonstrates a tactical drill involving shooting from a moving vehicle, emphasizing the challenges of operating a pump-action shotgun in confined spaces. Modifications to increase magazine capacity are discussed, along with practical considerations for shooting from a vehicle, including the difficulties faced by left-handed shooters and the impact of recoil.

This guide details the 'Convoy Dust Test' methodology developed by InRangeTV, featuring Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda. The test assesses firearm reliability in extreme desert dust conditions by degreasing the weapon, exposing it to heavy dust during vehicle transit, and then testing its functionality. The Arsenal SLR104FR (AK74) demonstrated remarkable reliability due to its loose tolerances, effectively shedding abrasive silt. The experts emphasize running firearms dry in such environments over using lubricants that can trap dust.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Caracal CAR816 A2 rifle, highlighting its design lineage from the HK416 and SIG 516. The presenter, with extensive experience, details its combat-oriented features, durability testing in desert conditions, and manufacturing origins in the UAE. Key technical aspects like the adjustable gas system, buffer, and proprietary upper receiver are discussed, positioning it as a high-quality, military-grade alternative in the AR-15 market.

This video, "Interceptors," presented by NRA Life of Duty and sponsored by Brownells and Smith & Wesson, profiles Sheriff Paul Babeu and the Pinal County SWAT team. Their operations are based in a desert region near the Mexican border, an area significantly impacted by drug smuggling and human trafficking. The team works under constant danger to protect national integrity and public safety, highlighting the crucial role of law enforcement in border security and combating criminal activity.