[fire03]

guys during the first gulf war was the shemagh popular with are special forces units? also as far as weapons for green berets and delta operators would the weapons used in Blackhawk down by delta operators work for spec forces and delta guys? thanks for the help

 

[Canuck]

I'm no expert on the topic but I'd stick with a mesh scarf as opposed to the shemagh, which I believe became popular among SOF beginning with Op Enduring Freedom in 2001 (correct me if I'm wrong). For weapons, yes CAR-15s with lots of little modifications work, but given that SOF missions in Desert Storm tended to be recon and sniper oriented (vs CQB missions, like in Somalia) I would consider longer-range weapons such as M16s (with M203s), M40s and M21s. Also you might want to consider camouflaging the weapons with burlap straps and spray paint.

 

[dooglaz]

You can also search for photos from the SAS team from the book Bravo Two Zero to get an idea of the kit special ops were using. US SF units were running similar missions.

Also during my time in LRS many utilized olive drab kerchiefs or scarves

 

[Nick Fury 2002]

http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/15/94/38/61/oda52510.jpg
https://whisperingcraneinstitute.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/us-army-18_desertstorm_sof.jpeg
https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.YXfIUEdpScYcNyZ3DToDsQEsEs&pid=15.1
LRSD 101st div Desert Storm 91
Photo : Delta Force - SCUD hunters
http://i.imgur.com/9ccXQoP.jpg

First pic is the SF team Alpha 525 that Chad Balwanz was with in Desert Storm http://i.imgur.com/9ccXQoP.jpg

 

[fire03]

wow great pics, and spec forces wearing woodland cammies,nice