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29-517: The FROG system consists of a long-sleeve shirt, t-shirt, combat shirt, combat trousers, gloves, and a balaclava . The shirts and trousers are camouflaged in MARPAT , while the remainder are colored in either sand or olive drab . Flight and vehicle crewman suits are also re-classified as FROG II uniforms. The unit commander can dictate how much protection is needed by ordering one of two different FROG levels, which alter how much protective clothing

58-615: A collar around the neck. It is commonly used in alpine skiing and snowboarding. Similar styles of headgear were known in the 19th century as the Uhlan cap worn by Polish and Prussian soldiers, and the Templar cap worn by outdoor sports enthusiasts. The name comes from their use at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War of 1854, referring to the town near Sevastopol in

87-588: A copy of the game was seized by the British Kent Police because the balaclava included in the box "could be used to conceal someone's identity or could be used in the course of a criminal act". War on Terror formed part of Roy and Moss's office set dressing since series 2 of the British sitcom The IT Crowd (on top of the shelves behind Moss's desk). Roy and Moss are seen playing the game briefly in series 2. The show's creator, Graham Linehan ,

116-515: A financial incentive to fight wars against the evil empire. The "Evil Balaclava" itself has developed a life outside of and independent of the game – something the designers encourage with the Gallery of Evil. On 25 November 2011, despite previously claiming the task was impossible, TerrorBull Games released their first video game, an iOS version of War on Terror on the Apple iTunes Store . There

145-520: A popular comic TV show of the 1990s. Balaclavas are often used by police battling drug cartels and gangs in Latin America to conceal their identity and protect their families. Knitted balaclavas were featured in some collections at the 2018 New York Fashion Week . War on Terror (game) War on Terror, The Boardgame is a satirical, strategic board game , produced and published in 2006 by TerrorBull Games . War on Terror

174-512: Is a keen gamer and an open supporter of War on Terror . In December 2009, TerrorBull Games were featured on the BBC series Games Britannia , presented by historian Benjamin Woolley . Woolley paid especial attention to War on Terror , noting that while it continued a certain historical tradition – going back to ancient times – of games that attempt to interpret the world around them, War on Terror

203-426: Is necessary. The Corps is acquiring a new cold-weather flame-resistant shirt, specifically for the bitter cold winters of Afghanistan , along with a new fire-resistant glove for increased insulation in cold-weather environments. The FROG program was developed in 2006, and fielding to units began in 2007. In 2009, the shift of focus from Iraq to Afghanistan led to the development of cold-weather clothing. In May 2010,

232-562: Is now praised by various highly respected institutions and individuals, among them Amnesty International and John Pilger . The gameplay has been likened to a cross between Risk , Diplomacy , Monopoly and Settlers of Catan . Like a number of war board games , the basic goal is to dominate the entire world (or "liberate" in the parlance of the game itself). However, the scope of War on Terror stretches to cover all aspects of war-time politics, not just battlefield tactics. The creators of War on Terror have correspondingly claimed it

261-417: Is the most realistic war simulation board game around. War on Terror, The Boardgame can be described as a Risk -like war board game inspired by modern-day geopolitics . In terms of board game style, it is a mixture of both European and American approaches – utilising elements of chance and chaos as well as strategy and player interactions. Starting with a tiny presence on the map, each player takes on

290-570: The Marine Corps Times featured an article addressing the base FROG's lack of durability, citing that the lack of regular laundering in Afghanistan leads to clothing failure within weeks, instead of the designed year. When exposed to water or sweat and improperly dried, the fabric would become brittle and seams would fail significantly with little stress. Marine officials have begun issuing additional suits as an interim response until

319-511: The Crimea , where British troops there wore knitted headgear to keep warm. Handmade balaclavas were sent over to the British troops to help protect them from the bitter cold weather. British troops required this aid, as their own supplies (warm clothing, weatherproof quarters, and food) never arrived in time. According to Richard Rutt in his History of Handknitting , the name "balaclava helmet"

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348-598: The International Sporting Calendar, all drivers and co-drivers must wear overalls as well as gloves (optional for co-drivers), long underwear, a balaclava, and shoes homologated to the FIA 8856-2000 standard. Balaclavas are in certain contexts associated with criminality as gang members have used them to conceal their identity. In 2004, police in Prestwich , England, began demanding that people on

377-750: The balaclava became a part of standard OMON (special police task force) uniform as early as the Perestroyka years of the late 1980s. The original intent was to protect the identity of the officers to avoid intimidation from organized crime. Because of increased problems with organized crime of the 1990s, TV shots of armed men in black balaclavas became common. Armed Russian police commonly conduct raids and searches of white-collar premises (typically in Moscow) while wearing balaclavas. Such raids have therefore come to be known in Russia as " maski shows", an allusion to

406-578: The entire head leaving only the eyes uncovered, or half-balaclavas, which leave the forehead free, but cover most of the head. Key elements of sports balaclavas are that they are warm, windproof, and moisture-wicking. Race drivers in Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile sanctioned events must wear balaclavas made of fire-retardant material underneath their crash helmets. In racing events, hill-climbs, special stages of rallies and selective sections of cross-country events entered on

435-634: The fact that they blot out most human facial features. Monkey caps sometimes have a small, decorative, woollen pom-pom on top. They are commonly worn by troops on Himalayan duty for protection from the cold. In December 2006, the United States Marine Corps began issuing balaclavas with hinged face guards as part of the Flame Resistant Organizational Gear program. In the Soviet Union ,

464-452: The game centres around diplomacy and off-board negotiations and dealings. A 'secret message pad' is provided to this end and sees heavy use in a typical game. An iconic part of the game is the "Axis of Evil": a spinner in the centre of the board which determines which player is "evil" – that player must then wear the Evil balaclava and gets two terrorist cards per turn. Other empires also have

493-406: The game has had a colourful and, at times, troubled history. Its initial release was met with a barrage of criticism, particularly from the tabloid press. Other businesses refused to be associated with the game and it was also banned from a number of industry fairs around the world. The British police even confiscated a single copy. More recently, however, opinion has turned around and War on Terror

522-522: The game's educational potential. Journalist and documentary maker John Pilger has also shown his support and enthusiasm for the game, labeling it "extraordinary". During 2010, the publishers of War on Terror started speaking publicly in higher education circles about the game and the role that games have to play in politics and activism; this appears to be an area in which they are gaining increasing recognition. In February 2011 War on Terror appeared on its first major syllabus. The game formed part of

551-414: The hope of making them attack your opponent. The game play is essentially card-driven – including the aforementioned warring and terrorist attack. Players obtain two such cards every turn. Additional cards can also be bought using money, which is obtained from oil. Oil is randomly spread out across the map and varies from game to game. An important issue is that when terrorists are no longer dormant and leave

580-411: The issue can be addressed. Balaclava (clothing) A balaclava is a form of cloth headgear designed to expose only part of the face, usually the eyes and mouth. Depending on style and how it is worn, only the eyes, mouth and nose, or just the front of the face are unprotected. Versions with enough of a full face opening may be rolled into a hat to cover the crown of the head or folded down as

609-531: The role of a budding empire, intent on "liberating" (dominating) countries and continents, controlling oil production and building cities to win the game. An empire controls a region when it has a development there: a village, a town or a city. To expand, an empire can build developments at the border of its current empire if the regions there are unoccupied. Much of the time this will involve some fighting. There are two primary ways to interfere with other empires: fighting wars against them or funding terrorist units in

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638-531: The sound of it". War on Terror formed part of the 'Embedded Art' exhibition at the Berlin Academy of Arts in January 2009. The exhibition looked at the effects of wartime and security on art. The creators of War on Terror and the illustrator were invited to the gallery to take part in a live, interactive game during the gallery's annual open night . War on Terror is used by some educators around

667-547: The street remove their balaclavas, describing the garment as "extremely threatening". In 2008, police in Kent confiscated a copy of the War on Terror board game partly because of the inclusion of a balaclava, stating that it "could be used to conceal someone's identity or could be used in the course of a criminal act." In South Asia , balaclavas are commonly referred to as monkey caps because of their typical earth tone colours, and

696-423: The training camp, they act outside the control of the empire which initially funded them, and can turn on that empire if triggered by an opposing empire or the terrorist player. An in-game twist is that defeated players are not out of the game – they become the "terrorist" players, and can still influence the result and perhaps even win. It is also possible to join the terrorist side voluntarily. An important aspect of

725-494: The world as a tool for broaching and examining the often complex issues contained within. War on Terror has been used in the following disciplines: geography, geopolitics, international relations and politics. Amnesty International has stocked War on Terror in their catalogue under the banner of 'educational' for two years, while publications like the New Internationalist and The Guardian have emphasised

754-535: Was different in using satire to examine its chosen themes. Before the game was even released, it had created enough of a stir to warrant a response from the members of the British Parliament . The Conservative MP for South Cambridgeshire , Andrew Lansley , commented, "this board game is in very bad taste and it appears as though somebody has gone too far". Jim Paice , Conservative MP for South East Cambridgeshire , meanwhile claimed he "[didn't] like

783-403: Was initial speculation that it might get banned, but as of May 2014 the game was still available. However, as of June 2020 the game is now unavailable. Several major game and toy fairs, as well as several retailers, refused to stock this product. The justification in all cases is some variation on the claim that the topic is highly inflammatory and may be offensive to some. In August 2008,

812-506: Was not used during the war but appears much later, in 1881. Thin Balaclavas can be used under motorcycle, snowmobile, ski, and snowboard helmets for warmth in cool or winter conditions. Many skiers, snowboarders, cyclists, and runners wear balaclavas in cold weather for warmth. They protect the head, face, and neck from wind and low temperatures and can fit easily under helmets. These sports balaclavas can be full balaclavas, which cover

841-534: Was originally conceived in 2003 by Andy Tompkins and Andrew Sheerin, two friends based in Cambridge, England. The initial inspiration for the game came from the imminent Invasion of Iraq but, as a whole, was intended as a commentary of the wider War on Terror . In 2005, Sheerin and Tompkins founded TerrorBull Games and gathered enough financial support from a mixture of friends and acquaintances to put War on Terror into production. Widespread notoriety has meant

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