Jump suites/Flight suits

[kodiakrush]

Do most spec ops do most operators wear BDU's ,Flight suits or jump suits.

[JY]

hi Kodiakrush;

It depends on the operation, BDU's and sage colored flight suits are used. If it's a CQB only the flight suit will usually be worn if the operation involves infil/exfil BDUs in the appropriate camo will be. The sage flight suit is allso very good for night use the color blends in much better than darker colors.

Take care...Jim

[GreenBeret]

BDUs are used in the rough,flight suits are used in CQB situations.HALO suits are used in cqb alot to and sometimes in the rough.

[whisky8]

Ok,
I'll be honest, the only reason I wear a flight suit on a HALO blast is so I can wear a T-shirt and shorts underneath. Other than that and the Nomex characteristics a flight suit is worthless...

W8

[E19]

GreenBeret,

What groups did you serve in?

[rakkasan187]

Originally posted by GreenBeret:
BDUs are used in the rough,flight suits are used in CQB situations.HALO suits are used in cqb alot to and sometimes in the rough.

what do you mean by HALO suits?....the black pile jumpsuits or the Goretex outers?....hate to tell you but i doubt either would be used "alot" CQB or greenside.....

[GreenBeret]

Sorry I shouldn't have put "alot".HALO suits are RARELY used in cqb operations.

[whisky8]

Rak,
How many HALO teams or SOT teams have you been on?. I've yet to see the black pile jump suit or a gortex jump suit. As for assaulters wearing flight suits in CQB, thats old news...

W8

[rakkasan187]

Originally posted by whisky8:
Rak,
How many HALO teams or SOT teams have you been on?. I've yet to see the black pile jump suit or a gortex jump suit. As for assaulters wearing flight suits in CQB, thats old news...

W8
W8

the answer to your first two questions are none. and to follow up i dont recall ever alluding to or saying i had. as to the pile jumpsuit....ive got one in my closet....heres the gauge:

Paratrooper Jump Suit Liner
Black
Contract # N61331-95-C-0041
P/N 1066-3
Size: Medium

Manufactured by Intamar Logistics, Inc.

Dont have the info on the Goretex Jumpsuit...but can get it if you are interested.

If you are trying to call me out...dont bother......theres nothing to tell....I dont question your credentials (or care) so dont question mine.

Have a nice day,

Rak

[rakkasan187]

W8

As I re-read my post I would like to amend that I'm not trying to come across as an asshole rather just trying to provide accurate information.

rak

[whisky8]

Team guy: 0
Gumbi: 1

[King Tut]

I'd be interested in hearing about the gore-tex jump suit.

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It won't be funny when it happens to you.

[Kingbird87]

In between all the grenade lobbing my two cents. I'm not a shooter and i don't play one on TV. I've worn flight suits for 22 years in more Herks than you can count, and shot with a lot of teams blah blah. Ever kneel on a zipper? Ever get your crotch in a knot? Ever have the velcro waist tabs grab something when you are trying to be stealthy? I see all these teams use these things. What is the point? With all the go gear why are people wearing this? I'd say Catherine Zeta-Jones had the answer in Entrapment but don' bet you'll be a hit in one of her outfits. Someone figure it out, there is a lot of money to be made.

[murphquake]

Kingbird87,
I never wanted to be yarn so bad until I saw that movie =-) Your post begs a new question (aside from AircrewBDU's gear guru) what would be the best uniform for room clearing/CQB, and or whatever else anyone cares to say (its a free country, thanks to you guys =-)
-bill

[carpe282]

Gore-tex/supplex jumpsuits are being worn here in the Pacific Northwest by police K9 handlers. They are more durable than regular uniforms and keep the handler dry when tracking through everything that is wet.
The suits can be had with zip off sleeves for the summer. www.bratwear.com (http://www.bratwear.com) (I think that is the correct site)
Also, check out www.flightsuits.com (http://www.flightsuits.com) and look at their 2-piece nomex assault suit.
Should be good for entries, minus the sewn- in creases in the pants.

[This message has been edited by carpe282 (edited 04-03-2001).]