This video provides a detailed overview of the equipment carried by A1C Devon Dagger, a member of the 27 Special Operation Security Forces squadron at Cannon Air Force Base.
- He begins by describing his battle belt, consisting of an inner and outer belt, and its various components.
- Devon discusses the purpose of his gear, including carabiners, aircraft tie-ins, magazine pouches, multi-tools, notepads, and medical supplies like tourniquets and 9-line medevac forms.
- He explains the use of chemsticks for marking, including different colors for different situations.
- Devon highlights his plate carrier, which includes magazine pouches, PTT (Push-To-Talk) buttons for radios, an admin pouch, and a blowout kit with medical supplies.
- He demonstrates his use of tourniquets and other medical equipment.
- Moving to his helmet, he showcases night vision goggles, a light, counterweights, an IR strobe, and American flag patches.
- Devon also mentions the attachment of Peltor communication headsets to his gear.
- Finally, he briefly describes his M4 A1 carbine, mentioning its gas operation, short barrel, and select-fire capability.
This detailed breakdown provides insight into the equipment carried by a member of a special operations security forces squadron.
1. The speaker is an A1C Devon Dagger team member at the 27 Special Operation Security Forces squadron at Canon air force base.
2. The speaker carries a M4 A1 carbine, a magazine fed, gas operated weapon.
3. The speaker's weapon has a short barrel, making it easier to maneuver in close quarters and around corners, and also easier to conceal.
4. The speaker's belt system includes a battle belt, a two-piece system that can be quickly attached to their body.
5. The speaker carries three M4 magazines on their belt, with one in the actual M18 and two on the side.
6. The speaker carries a multi-tool with multi-functional capabilities, including pliers, knives, and screwdrivers.
7. The speaker carries a notepad and sheet sheets for reporting, and a knife for personal protection.
8. The speaker carries a M18 as a secondary weapon, transitioning to it if the M4 runs out of ammo.
9. The speaker carries a tourniquet, a red chemstick for marking tourniquets, and shooting gloves for personal protection.
10. The speaker's plate carrier includes a front and back pouch, and they carry a non-permanent marker, frog tape, and PTTs for communication.
11. The speaker carries a blowout kit, an MPA, a decompression needle, combat gauze, a chest seal, and a radio with a PTT.
12. The speaker carries a compass for land navigation, a protractor for land navigation, a grenade pouch, and a 152 radio battery.
13. The speaker carries a helmet with night vision goggles, a light, and a counterweight with extra batteries.
14. The speaker carries a M4 A1 carbine with a three times magnifier, an EOTech sight, and a light that can run IR or white light.
15. The speaker carries a 72-hour bag with extra uniforms, MREs, weather gear, snacks, bed down clothes, sleeping bags, and tents.
16. The total weight of the speaker's equipment can range from 50 to 150 pounds.