Night Ops

He drops in from time to time. To be fair, he does state that his katana training is purely for the workout & fun factor, not that people should start sneaking around with swords.

Go some footage in the pipe, just need to reinstall a bunch of editing software on my new computer.

Looks like a lot of gear for a SOL... how cumbersome is it all?

Might've been me.

We generally shy away from giving out personal information, but if it's general enough (US state or small European country, for instance, something you could cover in a day trip) it may be worth a try. Post at your own risk.

Australia has only had one 'mass shooting' incident, and that was apparently justification to ban ALL guns. Kinda shortsighted in my opinion, as nobody seems at all concerned with the skyrocket in other violent crimes. Funny how these things escalate with a populace that's unable to adequately defen...

A place where the wildlife is more dangerous than firearms... Finland? Russia?

Don't really care too much about politics, but the FGC-9 looks like a decent alternative for people living in restricted states.

Try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlB2QV5wVxg

Sneaking out of the house is part of the op itself. As far as I'm concerned, travelling to & from the AO requires the same tactical awareness & calm mindset, analogous to soldiers TABbing to & from an objective. If travel is gonna be a major obstacle for you, take advantage of any travel time - goin...

Stealth Technique also has plenty of videos for stealth-related exercises (hanging, crouching, stretches, climbing, etc). Pretty good routines.

That's a lotta weapon work to cram into 40 minutes. Well, seems you got this assignment down-pat. A+

The disposable orange squishys work just as well. They're cheap & disposable, and if you wear them under a full head mask (like a balaclava or shemagh) they won't fall out as easily.

I often carry a cat or two in my pockets for possible self-defence situations. Cats naturally like curling up in tight, dark, preferably warm spaces so they're comfortable for both the carrier and cat. And while traditional thrown weapons (knives, bo-shuriken, etc) are sometimes difficult to hit poi...

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Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:37 am
Will there ever be a NOPCON III?

There was supposed to be a meetup of sorts this year, but it's 2020 so... yeah.

I remember on our last op of NOPCON II we were moving through a pitch-black forest in a gated community with plenty of crunchy leaves on the floor. I was taking point and made the effort of sweeping the ground in front of me with my hand to clear any debris before putting my foot down. Weight transf...

While decreasing forum 'activity' (in the form of inputs & discussion) is decreasing, I like that the information on here acts as a permanent repository of information. Even if a visitor has nothing to add, there's still plenty of useful content on here that you're unlikely to find anywhere else.

Not at all, gramps. Perhaps you've something to teach from experience. I also started opping with a ninjitsu background.

I've used Kryptek Typhon, Multicam Black and some other unspecified patterns. In low-light against dirt or mottled concrete they work reasonably well, but the difference between dark urban & solid camo is marginal. Unless you're partially concealed amongst similarly splotchy terrain (such as rubble)...

No. I combine camo & solids quite a bit actually. There's nothing faux pas about it.

This is a REALLY old-school idea, but the technology for it has become way better & cheaper. I haven't used aerial reconnaissance yet (aside from Google Earth), but does anyone else have experience using 'drones' for surveillance or recon?

Reject modernity, embrace tradition!

Opping is the best stress relief, I find.

And yeah, filming quality footage at night time - especially for instructional purposes - is a real pain in the arse. On my last vidop (not edited yet) I had trouble with my GoPro flailing about as I moved around. Definitely need a more secure headmount.

Sure, that'll work fine. If all else fails you can use zip ties to anchor the harness to the belt to prevent drift. Or even just tie it with paracord.

I've got a harness system on my battle belt (multicam Tasmanian Tiger model). Works a treat. Bit hard to use with leg platforms though as the belt sits on the waist rather than the hips, but it's all adjustable anyway so your mileage may vary.

Battle belts & cummerbunds work differently than just regular belts. They're a lot stiffer & don't drift as much.

Belt stays in place just with friction, like a toolbelt or old west gun belt. No loops required.

I must admit I'm somewhat of a sucker for anything Kryptek, but as far as dark urban patterns go Typhon is as functional as any other. At a distance or even up close, if one is hiding among similarly textured terrain (gravel, concrete, marble, rubbish, construction/building equipment, etc) it works ...

That's the best place to start. Enjoying the night in its simplest, purest form.

Thermals, even just on their own, can get uncomfortably hot in warmer temperatures. Especially when doing anything physical like night ops and especially in humid climates. You'll probably want something more breathable & quick-drying - cycling or MMA tights should do the job better than thermals an...

Told you they need a break-in period. Have that same squeaky problem with nearly all my boots, but a few days of wear & tear softens them to near silence.

They'll need a break-in period to become flexible & quiet, so wear them out when you first get them.

Battle belts or tactical cummerbunds with MOLLE webbing. Otherwise just any belt or cummerbund mounted with pouches (integrated into the belt or not). There's a variety of LBVs & other webgear depending on how much stuff you're planning to carry. I'm a big fan of Varusteleka's Särmä TST LW18 chestri...

Something that is easier to show rather than tell, such as application of camouflage, stealth movement techniques and use of gear. I've thought about doing the same but it's difficult to film things at night. Of course I could try doing some stuff during the day, but when it comes to demonstrating c...

Damn, those Troadlops do look pretty sweet. Wonder how durable they are compared to ordinary aqua shoes.

Pretty much what I said there. Pure cotton garments, tightly fitted, are quietest. Sweatpants, thermals, stretch jeans, etc. Ripstop doesn't stretch very much and so the garments are typically of a looser design, and especially on pant legs they scrap against one another audibly. Works well enough o...

Depends what you capture. Titling projects is usually the thing I do last since I tend to change my mind halfway through production.

Well at least you're doing something constructive. Anger's a powerful motivator.

Welcome aboard! How's 8th grade going?

Tape, stencils, whatever.

Poly-cotton ripstop or pure cotton, for me. Ripstop grants better protection from rough terrain & vegetation, cotton is quieter and more comfortable (if you need to move in absolute silence, like inside of a house). If a pattern is too bright, you can always dye it a darker shade. Or, in the case of...

Well, you said it - just do it. Practise on different surfaces in different footwear. If you can't hear your own footsteps, neither can they.

Hmm... I just realised my Innawoods loadout was 5 years early.

I personally prefer sticking close to walls, unless there's deeper shadow or some sort of cover (like taller grass) further away from it. To a moving observer, the further you are from the wall the more you'll show up in their depth perception as an object standing in the open. Whereas when you're f...

Never rolled while wearing mine, but they're sturdily built (at least the ones I own) and unless you land on something sharp, they should stay intact.

What's wrong with "they look cool"? Most of my camping gear is old milsurp BDUs & such. Shit's damn-near indestructible, rugged, comfortable, provides good protection from harsh terrain & vegetation, has lots of pockets for carrying hiking/camping/whatever gear and the pattern usually means you don'...

Look both ways and cross quickly, preferably from cover to cover or deep shadow and ideally at a bend in the road. It all boils down to personal preference where you keep your knife. I opt for the right calf or hip too, sometimes carrying it Sam Fisher-style horizontally on my belt, or clipped in my...

One should strive to learn as much as they can, this just happens to be a venue for all things stealth-related. If you've anything to share, particularly tips on dealing with modern security measures, go right ahead.

I've had my eye on A-TACs LE for a while and the only real difference I see with the X-variants is the addition of darker stripes not dissimilar to tigerstripe camo. My main reservation with LE/LEX is the colour scheme is just a tad too 'blue' for my environment. There are types of concrete/stone or...

Few people keep much cash at home these days anyway, unless they're drug dealers. And particularly younger people don't buy all that much jewellery.

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