The Daily Sitrep

21/07/2015

20/06/2015

my rifle
by christoph mobberley

it was only her that glistened when my eyes first saw her, so pure,
it was only her that opened up the first time i touched her,
it was only her that snuggled into my shoulder when i held her tight,
it was only her that ever thought i was mr. right,
it was only her that never left my side while i slept,
it was only her that held me as i wept,
it was only her that made sure i was safe from harm,
it was only her that caressed my arm,
it was only her that saved me in the fight,
it is only her that whispers to me, goodnight,
it is only her that waits for me by the door every day,
it will only be her that lays across my body, wishing i never went away.

13/08/2013

Nothing better than hearing this weapon system going off at night while on a FOB. The buzzing almost always ended with the detonation thump of a mortar that never got the chance to hit the ground. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2004nrHxa0

Phalanx CIWS (Close-in Weapons System) 75 per sec

17/06/2013

10/06/2013

Murphy's Law of Combat
1. If the enemy is in range, so are you.

2. Incoming fire has the right of way.

3. Don't look conspicuous, it draws fire.

4. There is always a way.

5. The easy way is always mined.

6. Try to look unimportant, they may be low on ammo.

7. Professionals are predictable, it's the amateurs that are
dangerous.

8. The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions:

a. When you're ready for them.
b. When you're not ready for them.

9. Teamwork is essential, it gives them someone else to shoot at.

10. If you can't remember, the claymore is pointed at you.

11. The enemy diversion you have been ignoring will be the main
attack.

12. A "sucking chest wound" is natures way of telling you to slow
down.

13. If your attack is going well, you have walked into an ambush.

14. Never draw fire, it irritates everyone around you.

15. Anything you do can get you shot, including nothing.

16. Make it tough enough for the enemy to get in and you won't be
able to get out.

17. Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.

18. If you are short of everything but the enemy, you are in a
combat zone.

19. When you have secured an area, don't forget to tell the enemy.

20. Never forget that your weapon is made by the lowest bidder.

21. Friendly Fire Isn't.

01/06/2013

Another PSA meme...

29/05/2013

7.62X39mm Headspace Guage (AK47, SKS, ect)

27/05/2013

diversity is key

26/05/2013

blueprints

13/05/2013

Lawn Mower Muffler
self explanatory

10/05/2013

self explanatory, right?