IFAK – Individual First Aid Kit (to be used on individual carrying it, Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid)
OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer
MRO – Miniature Rifle Optic (weapon reflex sight)
OTAL – Offset Tactical Aiming Laser (usually a IR (infrared) laser for use with night vision to accurately engage targets in darkness)
AR – Armalite Rifle (generic term usually referring to the AR-15 series firearms)
…feel free to ask for any other clarification.
Great suggestion on the pinned gas block, as that is a huge point of failure for franken-guns and assorted home builds. I usually run an adjustable, adjusted for the least powerful round I might fire, and then turn it out 1 or 2 additional to account for any carbon build up between cleanings. I have found that if using set screws, to ensure you have TWO set screws that are dimpled and not simply slipping/sliding on the curvature of the barrel. I further ditch the standard issue and use a serrated screw (called a monster screw – that’s what she said) to dig into the barrel material…of course threadlock is applied. Check it often and it’s GTG. I have complete confidence in this setup across my DI weapons. Of course, with all resources at your disposal, pinning is superb as long as you’re committed to your setup. An overlooked part of readiness and good of you to point out such a fine detail.
Would it be out of place to ask for brand names in the LBB, ifak etc..? Not so I can be a Max wanna be, but so I don’t have to buy 3-4 ifaks to find one that is compatible w a LBB. All my purchases are online and the photos of products are deceiving.
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I enjoyed this article, but I understood very few of the abbreviations.
Here you go in the order of appearance…
MVT – Max Velocity Tactical
LHP – Lite Hydration Pack
PC – Plate Carrier for Rifle Plate Armor
CQB – Close Quarter Battle
LBE – Load Bearing Equipment (chest rig, h-harness, vest, etc…)
CQBC – Close Quarter Battle Course
TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury
LBB – Lite Battle Belt
IFAK – Individual First Aid Kit (to be used on individual carrying it, Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid)
OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer
MRO – Miniature Rifle Optic (weapon reflex sight)
OTAL – Offset Tactical Aiming Laser (usually a IR (infrared) laser for use with night vision to accurately engage targets in darkness)
AR – Armalite Rifle (generic term usually referring to the AR-15 series firearms)
…feel free to ask for any other clarification.
Great suggestion on the pinned gas block, as that is a huge point of failure for franken-guns and assorted home builds. I usually run an adjustable, adjusted for the least powerful round I might fire, and then turn it out 1 or 2 additional to account for any carbon build up between cleanings. I have found that if using set screws, to ensure you have TWO set screws that are dimpled and not simply slipping/sliding on the curvature of the barrel. I further ditch the standard issue and use a serrated screw (called a monster screw – that’s what she said) to dig into the barrel material…of course threadlock is applied. Check it often and it’s GTG. I have complete confidence in this setup across my DI weapons. Of course, with all resources at your disposal, pinning is superb as long as you’re committed to your setup. An overlooked part of readiness and good of you to point out such a fine detail.
Would it be out of place to ask for brand names in the LBB, ifak etc..? Not so I can be a Max wanna be, but so I don’t have to buy 3-4 ifaks to find one that is compatible w a LBB. All my purchases are online and the photos of products are deceiving.
Thanks. Great articles.