ACU

[Lucrius]

You never answered anything, shelled... Not everyone in the games are on patrol. For the most part I have seen patrol caps replace helmets, its just what people obviously like to wear, and power to them. I am also sure that not everyone who wears the patrol cap is aware that it would be worn for patrols, as well a helmet might not be a cheap choice for someone on a budget. My only point was that to me it looks odd. As for rangers... Royal.. don't be silly.

[ex]

Ok big guy you got me...I dont know shit!! LOL. Listen i'll throw you a bone and say this much Yes you are right a helmet is part of FFO but then again.,.not always, Terrain time of day type of patrol and or operation calls for different types of gear period and the helmet is routinely binned in favour of a soft cap of any kind, not always but frequently it is done. I'm not gonna get into a pissing match with you here and clutter up this thread with bull shit so we are just going to have to agree to disagree. Take that for what you will.

Originally Posted by Lucrius

As for rangers... Royal.. don't be silly.

Oh im sorry your vast experience working with them tells you that I am wrong..Fair enough mate.

[Lucrius]

I don't mean you disrespect either, just PM me if you want so we can smooth it over.
Shelled try not to take anything the wrong way either.
I love ACU and I mistakenly voiced my opinion about how I like my favourite uniform to be worn, being in the military makes me senile like that.

[ShelledPants]

Originally Posted by Lucrius

I don't mean you disrespect either, just PM me if you want so we can smooth it over.
Shelled try not to take anything the wrong way either.
I love ACU and I mistakenly voiced my opinion about how I like my favourite uniform to be worn, being in the military makes me senile like that.

Don't worry about me. I'm just having fun.

[ThunderCactus]

FYI MICH2000 helmets (replica and kevlar) are really easy to come by, obviously its easier to get a replica than kevlar. ACU helmet covers are in ample supply as well.
Although it may not be true milsim to use a ranger cap, airsoft BB's dont function like real steel bullets. So a hit to the helmet takes you out in airsoft no matter what caliber it is. And to add to that, a hit anywhere on your person/gear counts that includes the brim of your helmet. And I've had a LOT of close calls within 2" of my head where a helmet would normally be. So although it's not milsim, it's entirely practical for me to wear a patrol cap.
And before you post about us not needing plate carriers for the same reason, I wear my plate carrier because it provides a comfortable and rigid platform for my mag pouches, I'm never going back to wearing vests or webbing now lol
The shoulder pads and DAPS are just for show, but the groin plate comes in handy in CQB lol

[Lucrius]

Thnder who is that a response to? I dont remember Not, condoning the use of helmets, and especially IBA's, or OTV's.. On my part I would support and encourage the use of both...

[rockafella]

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[Brit ter]

Originally Posted by rockafella

Here's my ACU loadout with my US Spec OPS themed gear. (sorta based on a Ranger/Green Beret loadout), I want to find an ACU rig that looks like the ones that the marines are wearing, with the deltoid protectors.

Nice but every thing the Rangers are wearing now is ACU! including thier loadouts

[Lucrius]

Brit is right, love the look though. Nice weapon. Perhaps you could get some less "attractive" gloves, as far as distraction goes they're a little bright. Are you going to mod that helmet next? There is a good threat on helmets, you should check it out in the gear section.

[swatt13]

if you check militaryphotos.net thats the gloves theyre all useing.

[Lucrius]

I have seen them, just wouldn't be my preference for being tactical. Unless this is supposed to be imitation of a certain event/time kinda thing like on wannabe.com

[aries_ranger]

as for gloves, A picture is a moment in time. And Yes some units exclusively "BUY" thos Mechanix gloves for their guys, but its not standard across the board. And as Lucrius said, if you are copying a "Operators" load out then fine...otherwise look around and personalize YOUR loadout....everyone has different needs, and missions dictate different things.

Originally Posted by Brit ter

Nice but every thing the Rangers are wearing now is ACU! including thier loadouts

The pics I've seen of Rangers, they're all wearing Ranger Green armour an pouches.. an no helmet covers.

[SINN]

same with the ones I have seen.

[ThunderCactus]

Originally Posted by Lucrius

Thnder who is that a response to? I dont remember Not, condoning the use of helmets, and especially IBA's, or OTV's.. On my part I would support and encourage the use of both...

It's just a statement, some people have no clue why other people use plate carriers and/or helmets.