KIT REVIEW: WARRIOR
pmcimagazine.com
WARRIOR ASSAULT SYSTEMS
American troops have a silent partner in Iraq; tens of thousands of contractors who support their
mission in unsung but critical ways, serving food, providing security, and cleaning bathrooms. But as
President Obama reduces the American military presence there over the next year-and-a-half, US
commanders face the challenge of weaning themselves off the contractors’ services and sending
them home.
O
ver the years I’ve been privileged
enough to run a number of plate carriers
and load carrying systems featuring
integrated body armour protection, but
one has become my personal favourite
and that’s the DCS from UK based
Warrior Assault Systems (WAS).
The DCS (Dynamic Combat System) is
a lightweight, low profile system which
is rugged, yet ergonomically designed
to provide exceptional comfort and
functionality. Designed with direct
input from active S.F. personnel the DCS is suitable for all
types of operating environment and is available in a number
of camouflage patterns, plain colours and platform specific
configurations. As well as the Multicam version shown here
with the WAS Open Top mag pouches, they also have closed
top M4, G36 (which will carry 7.62mm mags) and AK specific
setups available from stock.
Fabrics and materials used are all top specification; 500D
Cordura, MilSpec Webbing, UV and Mildew resistant nylon
thread, and ITW military rated fixtures and fittings are used
throughout. All the DCS variants are also US National Tactical
Officers Association (NTOA) Certified, member tested and
recommended.
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