Posted on 02/27/2013 7:59:14 AM PST by LibWhacker
SEALs aren’t supposed to find themselves in trouble that they can’t get out of. That’s why the Navy is seeking to buy 300 new survival kits for the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, sometimes known as Navy SEAL Team 6.
They’re the guys who raided Osama bin Laden’s compound in May 2011 and sent him on an all-expenses-paid trip to the bottom of the Indian Ocean. Save for the downed stealthy MH-60 Black Hawk chopper, the mission was a grand success. But, being military men, they have to prepare for worst-case scenarios. That’s where Wednesday’s solicitation for what they call Personnel Recovery and Survival Kits comes in.
“The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) has a requirement to procure personnel recovery and survival kits (part number 0293-D) on a brand name or equal basis,” it says. “The brand name is SOLKOA [visit their website here]. If quoting an equal product, vendor shall provide all salient characteristics in order to be considered for award.”
(Excerpt) Read more at nation.time.com ...
Silly question: a satellite radio to call the nearest aircraft carrier for an airlift outta Dodge.
Cash in the local currency to bribe your way out. At least that’s what I’ve heard.
A knife with a hollow handle is a broken knife in the bush. Ya need a real tang into the handle. IMHO.
Let’s see. A double-barrel shotgun, a rape whistle, a cell phone to call 911, and of course an espresso machine with three (3) packets of coffee ... what else could anyone possibly need? /liberal
1. A wallet photo of Hillary Clinton to comfort me.
2. A copy of my latest government check showing additional with-holding.
3. A pamphlet from Planned Parenthood so that I can remember what I'm fighting for????????
4. K-rations approved by Michelle Obama including carrot sticks, broccoli, and dried eggplant from her garden.
5. The emergency phone number of the Benghazi consulate.
6. A photo of President Obama playing golf with Reggie Love so I can remember the game after the terrorist break my legs if I'm caught.
7. A phone number of a girl Sen. Menendez said to look up if I'm ever in Central America!
If your kit doesn’t contain a functioning brain no amt of h/w will save you.
Add a pen and a pair of scissors and the kit is complete....
Sorry, that's last year's model. Today, we have John Freakin' Kerry:
Take comfort in THAT, I dare you!
Realistically speaking, a Navy SEAL captured in hostile territory will probably be executed - or, at the very least, tortured with the most extreme level of barbarity imaginable.
NOT good to get captured.
Section B Schedule of Supplies and Services
CLIN 0001 Personnel Recovery and Survival Kit, QTY 300, Unit of Issue: Kit. Each kit shall include the following (see extended desciption)
EXTENDED DESCRIPTION
1. Hard Storage Case Requirements:
a. 4”x 2.5” x 1.2” of a lightweight material not to exceed 6 oz.
b. Capability of being provided in either Desert Tan or OD/Forest Green
c. Capable of limited cooking without effecting the container finish (i.e. paint bubbling)
d. Capable of being used as a limited digging implement without affecting its ability to house contents (simultaneous function of digging and housing not required).
e. Shall have a weather resistant gasket able to keep out water during minor water immersion (i.e. river crossings, swimming)
f. Shall have a fastening system that is reuseable and secure to prevent accidental openings
g. Top surface of kit must have permanently affixed a 2” x 3” piece of loop fastener (i.e. soft side of velcro)
h. Ruggedized to take heavy abuse while carried without damage to inner contents
i. Case shall securely hold all items below without rattling or other noises.
2. Items for Hard Storage Case
1. Mini-Multi Tool with:
a. Stainless Steel
b. Pliers
c. Wire cutter
d. File
e. Awl
f. Packaged so as to not rattle in case
2. Button Compass
a. Quality AA
b. 14mm
c. Liquid dampened
d. Minimum 8 hour luminous
3. LED Squeeze Light
a. Red
b. Continuous or Momentary Switch
4. Fire Starting Kit
a. Ferro cerium rod not to exceed 3”L x 8mm W
b. Tinder tabs (4) packaged in reclosing bag.
5. Water Storage Device
a. 2L capacity
b. Able to hold all contents of the kit
c. Must be sealable and reuseable
d. Must be odor proof
6. Water Purification Tablets
a. 40 tablets
b. Packaged in amber, medical grade borosilicate
7. Electrolyte Tablets
a. 2 tablets
8. Signal Mirror
a. 2”x 3”
b. Non-mirrored side covered with an IR reflective material
c. Mirror side must be protected to prevent scratches. Protective cover must be able to be removed with one hand.
d. Must have an aiming hole
9. Thermal Blanket
a. 21” x 56” x .05mil
b. Polyester, aluminized
c. 1 side silver, other side orange
d. Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts
10. Kevlar Line
a. Yellow or green in color
b. 188lb test
c. 15 feet in length
d. Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts
11. Safety Pins
a. Two #2 (1.5” steel)
b. Two #00 (.75” brass)
c. Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts.
12. P-38 can opener
a. Packaged so as to not rattle while in case.
13. Stainless Steel Wire
a. 2’ of 20ga
14. Duct Tape
a. Brown or Green in color
b. 26” x 2”
15. Fresnel Magnifying Lens
a. 4x power
b. 3.25” x 2”
16. Waterproof Note Paper
a. 4 sheets
b. Desert tan color
c. 3.5” x 2”
17. Ink Pen
a. Pressurized ink cartridge
b. Black in color
18. Broad Spectrum Antibiotic Ointment
a. 1- 32oz foil pack
19. Cotton Pad
a. 100% Cotton
b. 2” x 2.5”
c. Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts.
3. Soft Storage Case Requirements
1. U.S. Flag Patch (left star field)
2. Subdued desert in color.
3. 3.5” x 2.25”
4. Hook fastener (i.e. hard side of velcro) sewed to back with a slit in order to store and retrieve contents below yet hold contents down while worn.
4. Items for Soft Storage Case
1. Hacksaw Blade
a. Carbon Steel
b. 24tpi
c. 2.75” L
d. Hole in one end for a lanyard
e. Opposite hole end, sharpen down reverse tanto-style end.
2. Ceramic Razor Blade
a. 1 or 2 sides sharpened
b. Packaged so as to not accidentally cut anything or dull
3. Moleskin Adhesive Patch
a. Heavy duty
b. 1.75” x 2.5”
4. Kevlar Thread
a. Green or yellow
b. 100-200lb test
c. 24” in length
d. Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts.
5. Fishing Leader/Downrigger Cable
a. Multi-strand
b. Stainless steel
c. 50lb test
d. 24” in length
6. Suspended Navigation Magnet
a. Identifiable north painting feature
b. Magnet suspended from thread/string
c. Packaged in plastic with easy tear pre-cuts.
7. Ferro Cerium Rod
a. 1.75” L x .125”W
8. Cotton Ball
a. Impregnated with wax.
b. Packaged in a reclosing bag.
9. Bobby Pins
a. Spring steel
b. 2 small
c. 1 large
d. Black in color
10. Handcuff Shim (Pick)
11. Universal Handcuff Key
a. Non-metallic resin material
Vendor Shall pre-package personnel recovery and survivial kits upon delivery with all contents.
Survival kit, contents check:
one .45 caliber automatic;
two boxes of ammunition;
four days concentrated emergency rations;
one drug issue containing: antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills;
one miniature combination Russian phrase book and bible;
one hundred dollars in rubles;
one hundred dollars in gold;
nine packs of chewing gum;
one issue of prophylactics;
three lipsticks;
three pair a nylon stockings.
Shoot, a fellah could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff.
Yes, of course. The pen and the scissors. How could I have forgotten about the scissors?! Absolutely essential. Probably more important than the shotgun.
Good job, thank you! Amazing they can fit so much into such a small package.
A burka.
Laz, I can just hear Maj. King Kong (Slim Pickens) reading that list from the Capt. seat in that B-52.
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