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Here is my Gulf War set up. I still need the desert NBC suit and the rubber band/door insulation for the rim of the helmet I have and the sand and wind goggles.
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filupe
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French Gulf War Flak Vest and Web Gear
abefroman- Sergeant
- Location : USA
Registration date : 2014-09-26
Number of posts : 282
filupe- MODERATOR
- Location : Oz
Registration date : 2009-02-16
Number of posts : 1088
What is that tied onto the rear of the webbing belt?
abefroman- Sergeant
- Location : USA
Registration date : 2014-09-26
Number of posts : 282
filupe wrote: What is that tied onto the rear of the webbing belt?
It is the TAP model grenade pouch. You can see that they would roll them like in this picture from Operation Turquoise in Rwanda:
Wolverine- Major
- Name : Andrew
Location : Canada
Registration date : 2014-01-18
Number of posts : 1409
Excellent photograph!
Camonut314- Sergeant Major
- Location : California
Registration date : 2011-12-12
Number of posts : 409
I love the AK bayonet on the guy on the right. I have seen numerous photos of them doing this in operation Turquoise. Very nice OP Daguet setup, by the way. I think you should try and get a "Cheche" too, nothing spells french like a bit of vintage fashion, and they are very practical in the desert!
PedroPato- Officer Candidate
- Location : Portugal
Registration date : 2013-06-27
Number of posts : 586
Very nice set!
abefroman- Sergeant
- Location : USA
Registration date : 2014-09-26
Number of posts : 282
Another interesting mix match with with the F1 and TAP gear:
Wolverine- Major
- Name : Andrew
Location : Canada
Registration date : 2014-01-18
Number of posts : 1409
Very neat - looks like a French version of the M1938 wirecutter pouch is hooked to the belt to the right of the TAP magazine pouch?
Camonut314- Sergeant Major
- Location : California
Registration date : 2011-12-12
Number of posts : 409
Yes, the TAP magazine pouches were used in CRAP units for holding MP5 magazines, no Eagle Industries pouches for the French!
Camonut314- Sergeant Major
- Location : California
Registration date : 2011-12-12
Number of posts : 409
Just found this photo today and decided that this was probably an appropriate place to post it. I was at first intrigued by the use of an M16 w/ M203, but also notice the guy's chest rig!
abefroman- Sergeant
- Location : USA
Registration date : 2014-09-26
Number of posts : 282
Camonut314 wrote:Just found this photo today and decided that this was probably an appropriate place to post it. I was at first intrigued by the use of an M16 w/ M203, but also notice the guy's chest rig!
Very interesting. I think it's safe to conclude that the M16 and the MP5 SD indicate these guys are special forces.
bousquet123- Junior Sergeant
- Name : BOUSQUET
Location : France
Registration date : 2012-02-06
Number of posts : 81
the guys are from 13 RDP (LRRP role)abefroman wrote:Camonut314 wrote:Just found this photo today and decided that this was probably an appropriate place to post it. I was at first intrigued by the use of an M16 w/ M203, but also notice the guy's chest rig!
Very interesting. I think it's safe to conclude that the M16 and the MP5 SD indicate these guys are special forces.
Camonut314- Sergeant Major
- Location : California
Registration date : 2011-12-12
Number of posts : 409
Thanks for the info! I thought they might be marine commandos because they seem to be the only ones armed with M16s that I usually see.
Haydamaka- Colonel
- Name : Andy
Location : Odessa
Registration date : 2016-02-12
Number of posts : 2693
abefroman wrote:filupe wrote: What is that tied onto the rear of the webbing belt?
It is the TAP model grenade pouch. You can see that they would roll them like in this picture from Operation Turquoise in Rwanda:
The out-sole of the BMJA-65 boots (right guy) seem terrible, as if they were torn and worn out, after dancing on camp's fire ...)))
I have never seen the out-soles of such boots in so bad condition.
Any ideas what could happen with them?