Interesting mask

Danke · October 12th, 2014, 15:32

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/sea...83547/+Kyosuke

Wonder what it's for,,,

Cobrajr122 · October 12th, 2014, 15:44

They could be doing simunition training, or something...

Looks like any mesh face mash though, not really anything 'interesting' or special about it.

Danke · October 12th, 2014, 18:45

It could be simunition. I hear they're pretty energetic; how tough are the NVGs?

Could be something with less punch.

ThunderCactus · October 12th, 2014, 21:40

ANVIS-9's?
They'll break if you bump them on the wall while looking around a corner lol
Definitely not simunition with that little face and eye pro

-=ArchAngel=- · October 12th, 2014, 22:21

Maybe to shield against flying debris blown around by choppers ?

redneck12 · October 12th, 2014, 22:30

Possible they are using airsoft to practice VBSS operations, less cost, less chance of damaging equipment on a functioning ship. Plus they can use all their issued equipment.

AngelusNex · October 12th, 2014, 22:34

It's been pretty common knowledge for some time now that military units and police departments (though never heard of seals using them) are using airsoft for training. It's cheaper and safer then simunition.

Canadian Psycho · October 12th, 2014, 23:24

those are AN/PVS-15s, much more durable than the ANVIS.

I would guess they are using airsoft for VBSS training/drills.

docholiday · October 13th, 2014, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danke

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/sea...83547/+Kyosuke

Wonder what it's for,,,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian Psycho

I would guess they are using airsoft for VBSS training/drills.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

Definitely not simunition with that little face and eye pro

Hate to burst the bubble but I highly doubt it is airsoft, would be nice if it were but it is probably simunition use we see here.

Below are some pictures showing multiple SF units from different countries during a training event in Germany. You can see its simunition via the blue bolt, the masks are worn to protect from the simunition.

Also note on this picture the blue paint the guys have on their gear.

Mirodasc · October 14th, 2014, 15:35

Not sure if I'd trust my mesh face mask against Simunition..

ViR · October 14th, 2014, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirodasc

Not sure if I'd trust my mesh face mask against Simunition..

Better than nothing..

syrus · October 15th, 2014, 11:54

I've seen guys use simunition with nothing more than safty glasses. There are a buch of "special ops" vids from discovery channel on YouTube where they use simunition.

Hurley895 · October 21st, 2014, 13:31

Maybe its just a simple as protection from random environmental items. Or thrown rocks, hot casings, and etc.

Hell sucking in a fly at the wrong time could kill you.

Drake · October 21st, 2014, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by syrus

I've seen guys use simunition with nothing more than safty glasses. There are a buch of "special ops" vids from discovery channel on YouTube where they use simunition.

That was for the benefit of the TV show. They were constantly removing their eye protection, too.

I guess the "Don't do this at home" disclaimer at the start of the show is for people like you.

-Per- · October 21st, 2014, 15:15

In Canada, we do use Simunition with only ballistic glasses if it's a paper targets or if the targets can't shoot back (No weapons, blanks, etc)

Maybe it just a safety rule of certain countries to wear the mesh when Simunition is in use.

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October 12th, 2014, 15:44	#2
Cobrajr122 2 Cent Tactical Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NB	They could be doing simunition training, or something... Looks like any mesh face mash though, not really anything 'interesting' or special about it. __________________ www.2centtac.com F i n d - a n - A g e - V e r i f i e r

October 12th, 2014, 18:45	#3
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	It could be simunition. I hear they're pretty energetic; how tough are the NVGs? Could be something with less punch. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

October 12th, 2014, 23:24	#8
Canadian Psycho Personal Mule.....PM for rates! Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta	those are AN/PVS-15s, much more durable than the ANVIS. I would guess they are using airsoft for VBSS training/drills. __________________ "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them" Franklin D. Roosevelt

October 12th, 2014, 21:40	#4
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	ANVIS-9's? They'll break if you bump them on the wall while looking around a corner lol Definitely not simunition with that little face and eye pro

October 12th, 2014, 22:21	#5
-=ArchAngel=- Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC	Maybe to shield against flying debris blown around by choppers ?

October 12th, 2014, 22:30	#6
redneck12 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Peterborough	Possible they are using airsoft to practice VBSS operations, less cost, less chance of damaging equipment on a functioning ship. Plus they can use all their issued equipment.

October 12th, 2014, 22:34	#7
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	It's been pretty common knowledge for some time now that military units and police departments (though never heard of seals using them) are using airsoft for training. It's cheaper and safer then simunition.

October 14th, 2014, 15:35	#10
Mirodasc Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver BC	Not sure if I'd trust my mesh face mask against Simunition..

October 15th, 2014, 11:54	#12
syrus Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2013	I've seen guys use simunition with nothing more than safty glasses. There are a buch of "special ops" vids from discovery channel on YouTube where they use simunition.

October 21st, 2014, 13:31	#13
Hurley895 The Costco Kid Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. John's NF	Maybe its just a simple as protection from random environmental items. Or thrown rocks, hot casings, and etc. Hell sucking in a fly at the wrong time could kill you. __________________ Type 2 airsoft player.

October 21st, 2014, 15:15	#15
-Per- Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Montreal,Qc	In Canada, we do use Simunition with only ballistic glasses if it's a paper targets or if the targets can't shoot back (No weapons, blanks, etc) Maybe it just a safety rule of certain countries to wear the mesh when Simunition is in use. Last edited by -Per-; October 21st, 2014 at 15:18..

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