Course Loadout : Follow Through Consulting Low Light Recce Carbine

Published on December 29, 2024
Duration: 14:48

This video details the author's loadout for a 3-day night vision course in Northeastern New Mexico during cold weather. It covers clothing, eye and ear protection, helmet setup with night vision, a chest rig with essential gear and magazines, and a Q The Boom Box rifle in .300 Blackout. The author emphasizes the importance of appropriate cold-weather gear and the functionality of each component for low-light operations.

Quick Summary

The featured loadout for a 3-day night vision course includes a Q The Boom Box rifle in .300 Blackout with a Q silencer and EOTech optics, L3Harris DTNVS for night vision, and Spiritus Systems gear for cold weather operations. Appropriate clothing and battery management were also key components.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Course Overview
  2. 00:55Cold Weather Clothing Loadout
  3. 02:41Eye and Ear Protection
  4. 03:16Helmet Setup and Night Vision
  5. 05:22Chest Rig and Essential Gear
  6. 07:54Q The Boom Box .300 Blackout Rifle
  7. 08:13Suppressor and IR Laser/Illuminator
  8. 09:18Optics and Magnifier Setup
  9. 10:14Magpul D50 Drum Magazine
  10. 10:36Ammunition Notes (.300 Blackout)
  11. 12:03Sling and Grip Configuration
  12. 13:11Battery Management and Testing
  13. 13:41Final Thoughts and Performance Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used for the night vision course?

The primary rifle featured is the Q The Boom Box in .300 Blackout. It was equipped with a Q Pork Chop silencer, an AMMJ Solutions Penumbra IR laser/illuminator, and an EOTech sight with night vision settings, paired with an Aimpoint magnifier.

What night vision equipment was part of the loadout?

The night vision setup included L3Harris DTNVS (Gen 3 filmless white phosphor) mounted on a Wilcox G24. A Gore-Tex X-Ring mission recorder was also attached for capturing footage through the night vision tubes.

How was the cold weather addressed in the gear selection?

For cold weather, the author wore Beyond Tactical Testa soft shell pants and an Alpha Ora jacket, supplemented by Beyond Cetra L7 insulated top and bottom layers. Salomon Tundra boots were used to keep feet dry in snowy conditions.

What chest rig and magazine setup was utilized?

A Spiritus Systems Winter Warfare Assault Kit, a split-front chest rig, was used. It held multiple 5.56 or .308 magazines, medical supplies, and a tourniquet, designed to be worn over other gear.

More from Kit Badger

View all →