PMCI May 2015 | Page 2

MAY 2015 CONTENTS 4 PROJECT GECKO We speak to Eli at Project GECKO to get the lowdown on their specialist training packages. 10 ALL AT SEA; MARITIME SECURITY TRAINING IN POLAND! Getting to grips with the very latest maritime training courtesy of the European Security Academy 15 INDUSTRY UPDATE Hot topics in the world of the Private Military Contractor 16 FRONTLINE FOCUS Checking out the latest developments on The Circuit 18 BOOK REVIEW - “GREEN EYES AND BLACK RIFLES” 20 HEAD TO HEAD Looking to break into the world of the PMC? We talk to two industry veterans to get their insights on what it really takes! 24 GEAR FOR THE GOOD GUYS The PMCI Team make their recommendations on the latest gear to hit the market! 28 SNUGPAK; THE NEXT GENERATION! Checking out the very latest kit from UK gear manufacturer SNUGPAK 33 TACTICAL INNOVATION New and improved clothing systems from Helikon-Tex in Poland 37 FIREARMS MAINTENANCE Trampas checks out some great new products from RamRodz! 38 BOOK REVIEW - “ARMS OF LITTLE VALUE” 40 FIREARMS PERFORMANCE Revolutionary new firearms cleaning and performance products from Modern Spartan Systems in the USA 44 TECH AND TOOLS A new take on a classic tool; the Gerber Downrange Tomahawk! 46 INDUSTRY VACANCIES Looking for work? Just check here. Editor (UK): Bill Thomas Editor (International): Dan Eastes Graphic Design: Havoc Design Publisher: Nigel Streeter PMCI Magazine is a digital-only publication, published bi-monthly and available FREE OF CHARGE via the PMCI app on the following platforms: Apple iOS, Android, Windows 8, and Windows Phone. For more information visit our publishing partner: www.PocketMags.com PMCI can also be read online at: www.issuu.com Calibre Publishing Limited Wyche Innovation Centre, Walwyn Road, Upper Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PL Tel: [phone] Web: www.pmcimagazine.com ©Calibre Publishing Limited 2014 Copyright © Calibre Publishing 2014. All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the express permission of the publisher in writing. The opinion of the writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. The Editors reserve the right to edit submissions prior to publication. Letter, idea or question? Thank you for downloading this Edition of PMCI, the FREE digital publication dedicated to PMC Operatives. PMCI is written by individuals with first hand knowledge and experience of the subject they write about - people like Col. Gerry Schumacher (USSF Ret.), author Simon Chambers and ex-TL Dan E, all of whom have an intimate understanding of what the role entails and the day to day challenges faced by PMCs. line and let us know. Either email the editor PMCI will provide a platform to review and discuss the things to matter to all of us, such personal equipment, training, employment and lifestylestyle management - and these are also our core fundamentals. We hope you enjoy this Edition of PMCI and if you have any feedback or comments, or would like to contrubute to future issues, please let us know by email to: [email protected] PHOTO CREDITS: Authors where applicable, Shutterstock.com, Istockphoto.com 2 Got something to say? A question for our experts? An article or article idea? Drop us a ([email protected]), write to us at the Calibre Publishing address above, or talk to us on Twitter or Facebook.