Coalition Special Operations Forces patrolling with ANA Commando, Herat 2011

[Sakko]

A United States Special Forces (USSF) soldier preparing for a patrol with a Coalition Special Operations Forces and Aghanistan National Army Special Forces soldiers in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

A United States Special Forces (USSF) soldier with a Coalition Special Operations Forces Combat Controller preparing for a patrol with Aghanistan National Army Special Forces soldiers in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

United States Special Forces (USSF) soldiers with a coalition Special Operations Forces Combat Controller and Aghanistan National Army Special Forces soldiers patrol in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

United States Special Forces (USSF) soldiers with a Coalition Special Operations Forces Combat Controller looking for possible Insurgents positions in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

A Coalition Special Operations Forces Combat Controller checking the map during a patrol in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

A United States Special Forces (USSF) soldier check through his scope during a patrol in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

A United States Special Forces (USSF) soldier check for a possible IED (Improvised Explosive Device) during a patrol in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

United States Special Forces (USSF) soldiers with a coalition Special Operations Forces Combat Controller and Aghanistan National Army Special Forces soldiers take cover during a patrol in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

United States Special Forces (USSF) soldiers with a coalition Special Operations Forces Combat Controller and Aghanistan National Army Special Forces soldiers engage Insurgents positions during a patrol in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

A Coalition Special Operations Forces Combat Controller fires his M203 Grenade Launcher during a firefight in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

A Coalition Special Operations Forces Combat Controller reloads his M203 Grenade Launcher during a firefight in Herat Province, Afghanistan on June 17.

BEPPE





Clothing:
BDU RAID modified
Belleville 790
Mechanix Original gloves
Gentex ACH + USGI NVG mount
Oakley M-Frame SI


1st line:
BHI Rigger belt
BHI serpa Holster
Gerber Multitool

2nd line:
EI Plate Carrier w/c + MSAP shoulder pads
SFLCS m4 double mag pouch x 3
SFLCS Mbitr pouch
SFLCS Medic pouch
SFLCS nade pouch x 2
SFLCS kydex 9mm mag pouch x 2
EI MAP

Gear & Accessories:
Casio G-Shock
Vip Light *
Peltor Earplugs
SOF Tourniquette
Omega Carabiner + 2 x Plastic Handcuffs

Comms:
PRC 148 * + Thales Speaker

Weapons:
SOPMOD* + Specter DR * + AN/PEQ15 * + Surefire M951 + EI TAS-3 sling
M9*
M67 handgrenade* x 2



SAKKO




Clothing:
BDU RAID modified
Belleville 790
Mechanix M Pact gloves
ACH MSA + Norotos 1 Hole Mount + Surefire HL1A + MS2000 Distress Marker Strobe
Oakley M-Frame SI Strike Array 2.0


1st line:
BHI Rigger belt
BHI Duty Belt
Safariland 6004 Holster
Blackhawk Pistol Lanyard
CSM Dump Pouch

2nd line:
SDS RBAV
SFLCS m4 double mag pouch x 3
SFLCS Signal Pouch
SFLCS Mbitr pouch
SOTech IFAK pouch
SFLCS 100 rnd pouch
SFLCS kydex 9mm mag pouch x 2
SFLCS Hydration Pouch + Camelback Thermoback Omega

Gear & Accessories:
CAT
IR US Reverse Flag

Comms:
PRC 148 * + Peltor PTT + Peltor Comtac II Dual Comm

Weapons:
SOPMOD M4 Block II* + EOtech 553 + AN/PEQ15 * + Insight M3X* + TangoDown QD Vertical Grip* +Knight's Armament Flip-Up Sights *
M9*

NB: Il fucile è una gentile concessione di Riko per cui non ho avuto tempo di montare la sling.


RIKO




Clothing:
BDU Raid Mod.
Salomon 3D Ultra GTX
Ops-Core Ballistic Helmet* w/
- ACR MS2000 Strobe Light
Oakley M-F SI Strike II
Mechanix Original gloves
Wife's gift (bracelet)

1st Line:
BHI Rigger Belt
TT 40mm Belt


2nd Line:
LBT 6094A w/
- TT/Allied Pouches
- BAE MAP


Comms:
AN/PRC 148*
AN/PRC 152*
Peltor Dual Radio ComTac II*
2x NEXUS U94 PTT


Gear & Accessories:

Crye Precision Led Light
Gerber Multi-Tools
Garmin ForeTrex 401
Suunto M-9
Casio G-Shock
CAT


Weapon System:
SOPMOD M4* W/
- SU-231/PEQ
- LA-5/PEQ ATPIAL*
- M203 9" Barrel Assembly*


Tutto il Photobook in HQ QUI



Un grosso grazie a tutti quelli che mi hanno aiutato in questo FC nel corso del tempo e hanno sopportato tutte le mie domande e i miei PM, a Heidi che mi ha permesso di completare l'RBAV cucendomi gli spallacci da 0, alla mia ragazza che ha fotografato 3 poveracci sotto il sole per un'ora e ovviamente grazie a Beppe e Riko che hanno voluto partecipare a questa mia idea.. spero riuscita!