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iain-hsm · 28th February 2008, 17:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running)

But FYI, it is my understanding that the USN did actually buy/pay for some Prisms and some were supposedly used at the start of combat operations in Iraq in 03'. -Andy

That’s a very clear and useful distinction you have made.
At a guess most of us reading these posts would think of “military diving rebreathers” as combat equipment, (myself included). However what is missing in some of these posts is the distinction of rebreathers used within the military between combat use, or training use, or evaluation use against those used simply for recreational purposes.

That being the case we should therefore make a distinction between the combat equipment and use by the military and equipment used by the military but for recreational purposes, and ignore the “smoke and mirror” diversions.

In that case it is only fair to ask if the Ouroboros posted as (quote)“sold and trained the Danish Navy”, for what purpose, combat or recreation?

Further that being the case ADV Inspiration should also be added as “used” by the military in so far that Joint Services use them with HM forces for recreational advanced divers within the “joint services” of the Army Navy and Air Force.

Having now read some of the web sites appertaining from some of the posters in this forum I see direct involvement with this product in both selling and training. I can see now the “vested” interest of each of the members. As sellers and trainers of this and other products I can understand how uncomfortable my questions can be and for that I am sorry. I’m afraid it’s a small price to pay in having to answer questions, I have more.

I trust members of the forum can clearly see these distinctions, and divisions. However “difficult” I can be.

Regarding the mouthpiece if someone could explain the geometry, and if the designed WOB is within the CE, hence in pure mechanical size it is bigger than other alternatives? (my original post 12) or not? Iain

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iain-hsm Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Loughborough England uk Posts: 347	Re: Sentinel off-board gas functionality Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running) But FYI, it is my understanding that the USN did actually buy/pay for some Prisms and some were supposedly used at the start of combat operations in Iraq in 03'. -Andy That’s a very clear and useful distinction you have made. At a guess most of us reading these posts would think of “military diving rebreathers” as combat equipment, (myself included). However what is missing in some of these posts is the distinction of rebreathers used within the military between combat use, or training use, or evaluation use against those used simply for recreational purposes. That being the case we should therefore make a distinction between the combat equipment and use by the military and equipment used by the military but for recreational purposes, and ignore the “smoke and mirror” diversions. In that case it is only fair to ask if the Ouroboros posted as (quote)“sold and trained the Danish Navy”, for what purpose, combat or recreation? Further that being the case ADV Inspiration should also be added as “used” by the military in so far that Joint Services use them with HM forces for recreational advanced divers within the “joint services” of the Army Navy and Air Force. Having now read some of the web sites appertaining from some of the posters in this forum I see direct involvement with this product in both selling and training. I can see now the “vested” interest of each of the members. As sellers and trainers of this and other products I can understand how uncomfortable my questions can be and for that I am sorry. I’m afraid it’s a small price to pay in having to answer questions, I have more. I trust members of the forum can clearly see these distinctions, and divisions. However “difficult” I can be. Regarding the mouthpiece if someone could explain the geometry, and if the designed WOB is within the CE, hence in pure mechanical size it is bigger than other alternatives? (my original post 12) or not? Iain Last edited by iain-hsm : 28th February 2008 at 18:15. Reason: changed the words "used", "to sold and trained by"
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