Whats the difference?

MMaestro said:

Whats the difference?

WW2 vs. Modern?

I'm guessing it's just pointing out the differences between their gear.

I don't know any of the WWII gear (besides the M1 helmet), but modern: MICH 2000 or ACH helmet with Ops-Core suspension system, ComTac II (?) headset, Surefire HL1 helmet light, MS2000 IR strobe on top, and a binocular NVD (AN/PVS-15 or -31, probably) with battery/counterweight pack on the back; some make of ballistic eyewear; Crye AC combat shirt with Eagle RBAV plate carrier.

MMaestro said:

Whats the difference?

U.S. Army Ranger, old school & modern?

Pretty much. I probably should've mentioned, the modern guy's gear is Rangers circa the past few years or so.

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279okshap said:

I'm guessing it's just pointing out the differences between their gear.

I don't know any of the WWII gear (besides the M1 helmet), but modern: MICH 2000 or ACH helmet with Ops-Core suspension system, ComTac II (?) headset, Surefire HL1 helmet light, MS2000 IR strobe on top, and a binocular NVD (AN/PVS-15 or -31, probably) with battery/counterweight pack on the back; some make of ballistic eyewear; Crye AC combat shirt with Eagle RBAV plate carrier.

Those binoculars are ANVIS-9 aircrew set-up (Battery pack at the back) attached to an ANVIS mount. AN/PVS-15 and the 31s are mounted exclusively on dovetail mounts.

and for the WW2 ranger:

Helmet: US M1
OD green jacket
M1928 army field pack

RadioJammer said:

Those binoculars are ANVIS-9 aircrew set-up (Battery pack at the back) attached to an ANVIS mount. AN/PVS-15 and the 31s are mounted exclusively on dovetail mounts.

and for the WW2 ranger:

Helmet: US M1
OD green jacket
M1928 army field pack

Thanks for the correction. It appears my NVD-fu is lacking - I've always had trouble with the different mount systems.