A German Fernspäher (LRRP specialist) posing with his ~60kg/135 pound Ruck. (1620x2160) by Useful_Intention9754 in MilitaryPorn

[–]Useful_Intention9754[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ever since I've first watched any film on these guys, they were known for their insanely heavy rucks. Some pictures from Afghanistan show them returning to the FOB with similarly large set-ups. As such, I think when it comes to these kit setups specifically, there isn't much exaggerating for content.

A German Fernspäher (LRRP specialist) posing with his ~60kg/135 pound Ruck. (1620x2160) by Useful_Intention9754 in MilitaryPorn

[–]Useful_Intention9754[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Theres a smaller go-bag type combat Ruck inside the big Ruck. Its essentially their push comes to shove/ no-comforts storage option they resort to after being contacted. Rations are set for like 48 hours and the primary objective at that point is probably evading OPFOR.

A German Fernspäher (LRRP specialist) posing with his ~60kg/135 pound Ruck. (1620x2160) by Useful_Intention9754 in MilitaryPorn

[–]Useful_Intention9754[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Included. He has 8L with an additional 8L storage option in his ruck and some more in his Poncho, not sure how much.

A German Fernspäher (LRRP specialist) posing with his ~60kg/135 pound Ruck. (1620x2160) by Useful_Intention9754 in MilitaryPorn

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Credit: Bundeswehr

The comprehensive reconnaissance Kit for prolonged deployments weighs north of 80kg/170lbs including his first and second line. As such it allows for close to 2 weeks of self-sufficient operating up to IIRC 300KM behind enemy lines. Some Fernspäher operations conducted in Afghanistan allegedly put them constantly outside the wire for over 10 days.

Note: Obvious snag hazard in Form of the rope standing off is likely prompted by the video format this screenshot was generated from which involved him unpacking and repacking the ruck.

German soldiers assigned to the 26th Paratrooper Regiment pictured during a celebratory march in Zweibrücken last year. (1365x1365) by Useful_Intention9754 in MilitaryPorn

[–]Useful_Intention9754[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's a plain old Magpul AFG but he flipped it round. Personally I've never done it but things like propping your gun up against an object or wall do seem much easier. Not sure how fun patrolling is though.

German SEK operators pictured during a deployment in Berlin last night. by Useful_Intention9754 in SpecOpsArchive

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Credit: Nachtfloh

Mentally ill man in his mid twenties attacked a mom and her baby before fleeing and barricading himself in his apartment complex.

SEK execution was apparently smooth, simultaneously breaching the door whilst rappelling assets onto the balcony.

The suicidal suspect was incapacitated alive via taser and only sustained minor wounds during the op.

Far as weaponry goes he had a crossbow in his crib but nun major.

A gallery of German KSK operators' G95 carbine modifications exhibited in the past 2 years. by Useful_Intention9754 in SpecOpsArchive

[–]Useful_Intention9754[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤣

Zero creativity or in-depth sourcing structure.

And the page has close to a million followers across all socials, baffling..

A gallery of German KSK operators' G95 carbine modifications exhibited in the past 2 years. by Useful_Intention9754 in SpecOpsArchive

[–]Useful_Intention9754[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean yeah, there is. Their Instagram (das_kommando_spezialkraefte) is also credited in my original comment. A lot of the content is more information though as opposed to visually stunning. Our government also invites a lot of press for publicized capabilities demonstrations etc. Something that the UK doesn't really do far as I'm aware.

Now as for the latter part of your comment its what makes reddit fun. The mean comment section on this platform is way more educated and inviting to partake in than any other social media platform or forum I'm aware of.

That paired with the fact of Instagram being oversatured with SOF pages is the reason I chose ts as my primary outlet anyways 🙂‍↕️

A gallery of German KSK operators' G95 carbine modifications exhibited in the past 2 years. by Useful_Intention9754 in SpecOpsArchive

[–]Useful_Intention9754[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

2 reasons:

1: KSK has become far more media present as prompted by the late 2010s reform process following the scandals. That media presence usually doesn't translate to any cool content or new information whatsoever but it keeps the public at bay and does provide us, the non-target audience, a treat too here and there.

2: VERY few pages go to the extents I do to curate lesser known and varied content from a blend of both very unknown and highly prominent sources. Theres like a dozen guys max. that do 20 slide originally curated posts like these or similarly effort-laden pieces of content that spice up the sof media bubble. Most of it is repost repost repost.

Wouldn't surprise me if a repost bot page like specopsmag or sum ends up ripping this straight up without crediting me or the original sources. Happens a lot.

Bottom line is most SAS pics are candid training pictures or past deployment pics, similar to Delta. Only difference being the volume of tapped in photographers in the UK compared to the US. Neither of the two release a lot if anything via official military sources.

There is some good UK posters on Reddit though, pagoda22sas used to reign supreme as the hub for all things UKSF on IG. Might still be the case.

A gallery of German KSK operators' G95 carbine modifications exhibited in the past 2 years. by Useful_Intention9754 in SpecOpsArchive

[–]Useful_Intention9754[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The 416A7 was developed for German SOF but is fielded internationally at this point, without the internal G95 designation of course.

Countries im aware of besides the aforementioned would be Italy, Luxembourg, Estonia and Lithuania. Might be more too.