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Action: Discuss the Principles of Night Vision, NVG General Characteristic.

Condition: In the classroom setting we will discuss, Principles of Night Vision, NVG General Characteristic, AN/PVS-5, AN/PVS-7 NVG and Driving Techniques/Procedures

Standard: Discuss IAW TC 21-305-2 Training Program for Night Vision Goggle Driving Operations, FM 21-305 Manual for Wheeled Vehicle Driver, & AR 600-55 The Army Driver and Operator Standardization program

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE: # 6ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE: # 6

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INTRODUCTION:INTRODUCTION:

This lesson is designed for familiarization purposes only, and it is not included in the final written examination. However, a quiz is to be administered. Although not critical for accomplishing the objective of the course. (Student should have a working knowledge of the basics of vision/night vision before receiving and applying any instruction on night vision goggles).

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VISIONVISION

This is the most important sense you use while This is the most important sense you use while driving. It is the sense that makes you aware of the driving. It is the sense that makes you aware of the position of your vehicle in relation to the road. You position of your vehicle in relation to the road. You need good dept perception for determining height need good dept perception for determining height and distance, good visual acuity for identifying and distance, good visual acuity for identifying terrain features and obstacles, And good night vision terrain features and obstacles, And good night vision techniques for efficiency in night operations.techniques for efficiency in night operations.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNight OperationsNight Operations

Depth Perception Height and Distance

Visual Acuity Terrain Features & Obstacles

Night Vision Techniques Effective Night Operations

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAnatomy of the EyeAnatomy of the Eye

1. The CORNEA is the clear, protective part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil

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2. The IRIS is the colored portion of the eye

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3. The PUPIL is a hole in the center of the iris. The size of the pupil varies with the amount of light entering the eye. That is, it gets smaller with increase

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4. The LENS can change shape to focus on objects at different distances from the eye.

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5. The RETINA is the lining at the back of the eye where the image is formed. The picture seen by the retina is sent to

the brain along the optic nerve.

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HOW THE EYE WORKS:HOW THE EYE WORKS:

LIGHT ENTERS YOUR EYE THROUGH THE LIGHT ENTERS YOUR EYE THROUGH THE PUPIL. THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT ENTERING PUPIL. THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT ENTERING THE EYE IS CONTROLLED BY THE IRIS. THE THE EYE IS CONTROLLED BY THE IRIS. THE LIGHT PASSES THROUGH THE LENS, WHICH LIGHT PASSES THROUGH THE LENS, WHICH FOCUSES IT ONTO THE RETINA AT THE BACK FOCUSES IT ONTO THE RETINA AT THE BACK OF THE EYE. THE PICTURE SEEN BY THE OF THE EYE. THE PICTURE SEEN BY THE RETINA IS UPSIDE DOWN AND THE BRAIN RETINA IS UPSIDE DOWN AND THE BRAIN TURNS IT RIGHT WAY UPTURNS IT RIGHT WAY UP

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VISUAL ACUITYVISUAL ACUITY

THIS IS HOW WELL YOU SEE. IT IS THIS IS HOW WELL YOU SEE. IT IS DETERMINED FOR EACH EYE BY READING A DETERMINED FOR EACH EYE BY READING A STANDRD EYE CHART. A SHORT HAND STANDRD EYE CHART. A SHORT HAND NOTATION RECORDS ACUITY, WITH NOTATION RECORDS ACUITY, WITH NORMAL RECORDED AS 20/20 NORMAL RECORDED AS 20/20

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSTypes of VisionTypes of Vision

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MESOPIC

PHOTOPIC

SCOTOPIC

DAYLIGHT HOURS or when a high level artificial light exists

DAWN, DUSK, MID-LIGHT levels a reduction in color vision and visual acuity occurs as the light level decrease

NIGHTIME HOURS visual acuity decreases to 20/200 or less and total loss of color vision

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VISUAL PROBLEMS VISUAL PROBLEMS AFFECTING NIGHT VISIONAFFECTING NIGHT VISION

• PRESBYOPIA

• NIGHT MYOPIA

• ASTIGMATISM

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PRESBYOPIAPRESBYOPIA

The inability of the eye to focus sharply on nearby objects, resulting from hardening of the lens. PRESBYOPIA is common in individuals over 40 years of age. This can be corrected with certain types of bifocal lenses.

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NIGHT MYOPIANIGHT MYOPIA

A visual defect in which distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it; nearsightedness. Special lenses can be prescribed to correct this.

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ASTIGMATISMASTIGMATISM

A refractive defect of the lens that prevents focusing of sharp, distinct images. For example, if you focus on power poles, the wires will be out of focus in most cases. Your horizontal and vertical focusing is not equal. It can be corrected with prescription eye glasses.

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DARK ADAPTATIONDARK ADAPTATION

This is the process by which your eyes increase their sensitivity to low light levels. Maximum dark adaptation is reached in about 30-45 minutes. Exposure to a flare or lightning may require 5-45 minutes for night vision recovery. It takes about 2 minutes to return to dark adaptation after using NVG’S.

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NIGHT TACTICAL PRECAUTIONS

• Avoid areas of high intensity light.

• Never use your headlights or 4-way flashers.

• Know your route.

• Quickly warn other traffic in cases of emergency

by using your tactical flashlight or Chem-light.

• Understand the limitations and capabilities of the

NVG’S. THIS IS THE KEY TO HANDS ON

TRAINING.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSSelf-Imposed StressesSelf-Imposed Stresses

NVG VGT-04

1. Smoking

2. Alcohol

3. Fatigue

4. Nutrition

5. Physical Condition

6. Sleep

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• Smoking: The smoker effectively reduces his/her night vision ability by 20%

• Alcohol: This impairs both coordination and judgment.

• Fatigue: When you tired, you are not mentally alert; fatigue will slow down your response to night situations that require immediate reaction.

• Nutrition: Hunger pains lead to distraction and a shortened attention span. Failure to eat foods that provide sufficient vitamin A (eggs, cheese, carrots) can reduce night vision.

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• Physical Conditioning: You should exercise daily. Good physical conditioning will help you conduct night driving with less fatigue. However, too much exercise in a given day may leave you too tired.

• Sleep: Night driving is more tiring and stressful than day driving. Therefore, it is important to get enough rest before driving.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNight Vision Scanning TechniquesNight Vision Scanning Techniques

Are important in object identification at night. Scan from right to left or right to left, using a slow regular scanning movement.

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IDENTIFICATION BY SHAPE:IDENTIFICATION BY SHAPE:

Because your visual acuity is greatly Because your visual acuity is greatly reduced at night, Objects must be identified reduced at night, Objects must be identified by their shape or outline. Being familiar by their shape or outline. Being familiar with the architectural design of structures with the architectural design of structures common to your area will help.common to your area will help.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDepth PerceptionDepth Perception

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The quality of seeing objects as

three-dimensional solids in space.

This aids the quality of seeing objects as three- dimensional solids in space. Perhaps it gave our tree-dwelling forefathers an edge when they swung from branch to branch. They knew exactly where in the space that next branch was located.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDistance Estimation/Depth PerceptionDistance Estimation/Depth Perception

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSSources of Ambient LightSources of Ambient Light

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• The Moon

• Background Lighting

• Artificial Lights

• Solar Lights

• Lasers

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Sources of Ambient LightSources of Ambient Light

1. MOON:1. MOON: The moon provides the greatest source of The moon provides the greatest source of ambient light at night. Light from the moon is ambient light at night. Light from the moon is brightest when the moon is at its highest point in the brightest when the moon is at its highest point in the sky.sky.

2. BACKGROUND LIGHTNING: 2. BACKGROUND LIGHTNING: Besides the moon, Besides the moon,

other natural light sources contribute to night other natural light sources contribute to night brightness, such as the aurora (northern lights in the brightness, such as the aurora (northern lights in the Northern Hemisphere) and starlight.Northern Hemisphere) and starlight.

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Sources of Ambient Light Sources of Ambient Light (Continued)(Continued)

3. ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS: Lights from cities, cars, fires, and flares are sources of illumination. 4. SOLAR LIGHT: This light is usable for certain periods following sunset and before sunrise. 5. LASERS: Lasers can affect the performance of the naked eye or night vision devices.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSWhat are Night Vision GogglesWhat are Night Vision Goggles

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Night Vision Goggles are devices that make an object more visible during periods of low light levels. Their performance is directly related to the amount of light available, such as starlight and moonlight.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAdvantagesAdvantages

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Better view of the surrounding area and object identification at night

NVG’S make it possible to:ReadPatrolProvide medical aidDriveWalkObserve the enemy

At night without the

help of lights

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDisadvantagesDisadvantages

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Performance is reduced in rain, haze, fog, snow or smoke.

Visual acuity is reduced.

Limited field of view.

Reduced depth perception.

Overconfidence.

Focal range.

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GENERAL DISADVANTAGES:GENERAL DISADVANTAGES:

NVG performance is reduced in rain, haze, NVG performance is reduced in rain, haze, fog, snow, or smoke. Also, NVG do not fog, snow, or smoke. Also, NVG do not magnify images viewed through the tubes. An magnify images viewed through the tubes. An object viewed through the goggles at night will object viewed through the goggles at night will be the same size as if it were seen during the be the same size as if it were seen during the day without the goggles. Objects that are day without the goggles. Objects that are difficult to see during the day with the naked difficult to see during the day with the naked eye are also hard to detect at night with NVG. eye are also hard to detect at night with NVG.

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NVG’S make an object more visible at night by__________

A. Magnifying objects

B. Intensifying the amount of available

moonlight/starlight.

C. Using the NVG’S infrared light feature.

QUESTION:QUESTION:

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The performance of NVG’S is directly related to the amount of available light, such as starlight and moonlight. However, NVG’S are not affected by rain, haze, fog or snow.

A. TRUE B. FALSE

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A halo around artificial lights as seen through the goggles is an indication of______

A. Visibility restrictions.

B. Low battery power.

C. A visual illusion.

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How can drivers compensate for their reduced field of view?

A.By understanding the principles of night vision.

B. By understanding the limitations and capabilities of the device.

C. By using a slow, continual scanning pattern.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSInfrared IlluminatorInfrared Illuminator

The IR (INFRARED) ILLUMINATOR

makes the NVG an active system capable of being detected by

THE THREAT.

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VIEWING VIEWING CHARACTERISTICCHARACTERISTIC

•The field of view with the NVG’S is 40 degrees, compared to 200 degrees unaided.

• NVG’S decrease depth perception at distances less than 20 feet or greater than 500 feet.

• The focal range of NVG’S is 10 inches to infinity.

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OVER CONFIDENCEOVER CONFIDENCE

Overconfidence is a main fault associated with NVG use. After wearing the device for only a short time, you may feel you have complete visual acuity and depth perception when in fact you do not. The ability to drive with NVG’S is developed through training. The more you drive with goggles, the more you learn about them. As a result, you gain confidence in your ability and the capability and limitations of the device.

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QUESTION:QUESTION:

The best range for depth perception and distance estimation when wearing goggles is less than 20 feet or greater than 500 feet.

A. TRUE B. FALSE

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The field of view as seen through the goggles is limited to___________.

A. 30 degrees C. 45 degrees

B. 40 degrees D. 50 degrees

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The objective focus is used to focus on objects from_______________.

A. 1 foot to infinity.

B. 10 inches to infinity.

C. 20 to 500 feet.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSGeneral CharacteristicsGeneral Characteristics

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• Single-color Viewing

• Monochromatic Adaptation

• Dark Adaptation

• Spatial Disorientation

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SINGLE COLOR VIEWING:SINGLE COLOR VIEWING:

All objects viewed through the NVG’S will appear green. NVG’S do not provide for color discrimination. As a result, it is difficult to distinguish between certain objects or features. Dark areas will appear black and light areas will appear white. Shadows, for example, are difficult to distinguish from puddles of water, walls ditches, and vice versa when viewed through goggles at night.

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MONOCHROMATIC ADAPTATION:MONOCHROMATIC ADAPTATION:

MONOCHROMATIC ADAPTATION: (One color) Adaptation happens upon reentering a high ambient light environment after wearing the NVG for an extended time. You may experience a tint or discoloration of objects viewed with the unaided eye. This is a normal physical reaction that causes no discomfort and disappears in about 2 minutes.

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DARK ADAPTATION: Under ideal conditions (total dark adaptation before NVG use & removal of NVG’S in a dark environment), you can expect to regain full dark adaptation in about 2 minutes.

DARK ADAPTATIONDARK ADAPTATION

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SPATIAL DISORIENTATION: Dizziness and nausea may be caused by driving with one tube focused inside the vehicle and the other focused outside the vehicle when wearing the AN/PVS 5 series goggles. Use your assistant driver to help you with objects inside the cab of the vehicle.

SPATIAL DISORIENTATIONSPATIAL DISORIENTATION

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Amount of ambient light. During periods of high ambient light, in a low light area, resolution is improved and objects can be identified a greater distances. Visual acuity (the accuracy with which an object is seen) with NVG’S will never be as good as it is with the naked eye during daylight conditions. Again, NVG performance is directly related to the

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QUESTION:QUESTION:

Driving with one tube focused inside the vehicle and the other outside is a condition that causes____________.

A. Dark Adaptation

B. Spatial Disorientation

C. Motion Parallax

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSEffects of LightEffects of Light

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• Vehicle Lighting

• Instrument Lighting

• Lasers

• Artificial Lights

• Ambient Light Level

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSTube DefectsTube Defects

NVG VGT-52

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-5 SERIES NVGAN/PVS-5 SERIES NVG

NVG VGT-53

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NVG VGT-54

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NVG VGT-55

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7A SERIES NVGAN/PVS-7A SERIES NVG

NVG VGT-56

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7A SERIES NVGAN/PVS-7A SERIES NVG

NVG VGT-57

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7B SERIES NVGAN/PVS-7B SERIES NVG

NVG VGT-58

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7B SERIES NVGAN/PVS-7B SERIES NVG

NVG VGT-59

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Always remove the battery before storing the goggles. When installing or removing a battery, make sure the selector switch is in the off position. If the rotary switch is in the ON position when installing the batteries, it causes an electrical surge, which can damage the tubes.

BATTERIESBATTERIES

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There are two distinct models of NVG tubes. Third generation tubes have increased performance and a buyer tube life than second generation tubes.

A. True

B. False

QUESTION:QUESTION:

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QUESTION:

NVG’S can operate at temperatures below freezing.

A. True

B. False

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QUESTION: The IR illuminator provides light, invisible to the naked eye, for viewing up to 3 meters in ____________________.

A. High

B. Low

C.Medium

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QUESTION: What position must the selector switch be in when installing or removing the battery?

A. ON position

B. OFF position

C. IR off

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QUESTION: Improper adjustment of the _____will result in eye fatigue.

A. Inter-pupillary (eye span) adjustment.

B. Clamp knobs

C. Head-strap assembly.

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QUESTION: The sharpest image will be observed only when the ________________.

A. Objective lens/lenses are focused.

B. Objective lens/lenses and both eyepieces are properly focused.

C. Eyepieces are properly focused.

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QUESTION:

It is not necessary to focus one eye at a time with the diopter adjustment rings.

A.True

B. False

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QUESTION:

The monocular tubes on the AN/PVS-5 & the image intensifier tube on the AN/PVS-7__________ available ambient light.

A. Amplify

B. Magnify

C. Reduce

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DIMINISHING EFFECTSDIMINISHING EFFECTS

• Rain• Fog• Snow• Smoke• Pollution• Clouds• Dust

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DEBILITATING EFFECTSDEBILITATING EFFECTS

• Street lights• Airplane lights• Automobile lights• Flares• Spot lights• Dash lights• Matches or lighter• Blackout drive and marker lights

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DEBILITATING EFFECTS

NVG compatibility is best achieved by eliminating all interior and exterior light sources. Tape lights that cannot be controlled to reduce the amount of light they emit. Instruments and gauges can normally be read with NVG’s without instrument lighting. Gauges can degrade the performance of the NVG’s.

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DEBILITATING EFFECTS Blackout drive and markers are not needed to operate a vehicle while using NVG’s, however, the route should be restricted to other traffic not also using NVG’S*. Viewing an area lit by artificial light, such as flares or street lamps will limit your ability to see objects outside the lighted area. Operating the goggles while staring at a bright light source at night will cause damage to the tubes.

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Driving in an area lit by artificial lights such as flares, will limit your ability to see objects

A. Inside the lighted area.

B. Outside the lighted area.

QUESTION:QUESTION:

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QUESTION:Driving with blackout drive lights will

increase distance vision, but decrease nearvision , and may blind oncoming drivers

wearing NVGs.

A. True

B. False

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QUESTION:

NVG compatibility is best achieved byeliminating all interior and exterior vehicle

lights.

A. True

B. False

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QUESTION: Operating the goggles while staring at a

bright light source at night will cause damage to the tubes.

A. True

B. False

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QUESTION:

Driving with instrument panel lights on will not degrade NVG performance.

A. True

B. False

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PERCENTAGE OF MOON ILLUMINATION

OVERCAST STARLIGHT CRESCENT MOON HALF MOON FULL MOON

1% 5% 10% 25% 30% 75% 90% 100%

200

150

100

50

0

HAZARD

DETECTION

IN

METERS

HAZARD RECOGNITION RANGE

8080

300

250

200

150

100

50

0

GROUND SPEED LIMITATIONS

10 20 30 40 50 60

RANGE INMETERS

GROUND SPEED

10 SECONDS RESPONSE LINE

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OTHER FACTORS TO OTHER FACTORS TO DETERMINE SPEEDDETERMINE SPEED

• Type of vehicle used for training.• Weather conditions.• Mode of driving, such as convoy, off-road, and• cross-country.• Terrain.• Amount of light available.• Type of mission.• Experience of soldiers.

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At what speed can you safely drive with NVG’S if the sky is overcast and only 5% illumination is available?

A. Approximately 8MPH

B. Approximately 3MPH

C. Approximately 10MPH

QUESTION:QUESTION:

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CAUSES OF EMERGENCIESCAUSES OF EMERGENCIES• Overconfidence.

• Exposure to bright light.

• Vehicle or goggle malfunction.

• Batteries go dead.

• NBC environment.

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EXPOSURE TO A BRIGHT LIGHTEXPOSURE TO A BRIGHT LIGHT

If you are exposed to a bright light source while operating a vehicle and using NVG’s: SLOW DOWN; LOOK AWAY FROM THE LIGHTSOURCE SO THAT THE LIGHT IS JUST OUTSIDE YOUR FIELD OF VIEW; PULL OFF TO THE FAR RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THEROAD; STOP THE VEHICLE; WARN OTHER TRAFFIC. Warn other traffic with a tactical flashlight or CHEMLITE.

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VEHICLE OR GOGGLE VEHICLE OR GOGGLE MALFUNCTIONMALFUNCTION

If your vehicle or goggle malfunctions: SLOW

DOWN; PULL OFF TO THE FAR RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD; STOP THE

VEHICLE.

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BATTERIES GO DEADBATTERIES GO DEAD

Replace batteries when the battery indicatorturns on. DO NOT wait until the goggles shut

down due to weak or dead batteries while driving.

SLOW DOWN AND PULL OFF TO THE FARRIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD AND

STOP. Warn other traffic before you attemptto change the batteries. DO NOT switch

goggles or you will have to refocus thedevice to suit your eyesight.

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To minimize the impact of an oncoming vehicle’s headlights on the NVG, the operator should______________.

A. Look away from the light source & continue to drive.B. Slow down, look away from the light source and if possible , pull off to the right-hand side of the road.C. Slow down & pull off to the right-hand side of the road.

QUESTION:QUESTION:

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NBC ENVIRONMENTNBC ENVIRONMENT

DO NOT OPERATE A VEHICLE WHILEWEARING NVG’S AND A

PROTECTIVEMASK UNLESS ABSOLUTELY

NECESSARY.

YOUR FIELD OF VIEW IS REDUCEDTO 20 DEGREES!!!!

(Normal field of views are 200* unaidedand 40* with NVG’S only.)

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DRIVER RESPONSIBILITYDRIVER RESPONSIBILITY

• Get plenty of rest.• Stay fit.• PMCS.• Know your route.• Focus NVG’s for outside of the cab.• Maintain proper following distance (at least 10 seconds.• Know emergency procedures.• Always communicate.

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ASSISTANT DRIVER ASSISTANT DRIVER RESPONSIBILITYRESPONSIBILITY

• Stay fit and get plenty of rest.• PMCS.• Know the route• Focus NVG’s for inside and out side of the cab “alternating”. NOTE: Spatial disorientation may be caused if you focus one tube inside and one tube outside of the cab.• Know emergency procedures.• Always communicate.

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ACCOUNTABILITY AND SECURITY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SECURITY OF NIGHT VISION GOGGLESOF NIGHT VISION GOGGLES

• Night vision goggles are considered a sensitive item. They must be physically inventoried by an E-7 or above on a monthly basis.• Night vision goggles will be kept in a secure area such as an arms room or company safe.• When being used, night vision goggles will be accounted for by using a DA Form 2062 or DA Form 3161.

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Operating a vehicle with the goggles worn the NBC mask will not reduce your field of vision.

A. True

B. False

QUESTION:QUESTION:

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QUESTION: If riding in a vehicle as an assistant operator,

focus the NVG for______________.

A. Distance viewing.

B. Close-up viewing for reading instrument gauges.

C. Both distance and close-up viewing (alternating).

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDriver PreparationDriver Preparation

NVG VGT-93

• Keep physically fit.

• Eat a well-balanced meal.

• Get adequate rest.

• Avoid self-medication.

• Avoid the use of tobacco and alcohol.

• Avoid bright lights after dark adaptation.

• Avoid bright sunlight during the day.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDriving with GogglesDriving with Goggles

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• Developed through continuous practice.• Awareness of NVG CAPABILITIES and LIMITATIONS is KEY• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

- Effects of oncoming headlights- Tube failure while driving- Vehicle breakdown procedures- Low battery light indicator

Speed Discipline Communication Assistant Operator Responsibilities

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDriving With The NVGDriving With The NVG

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Phase I:Drive a vehicle on a designated route in DAYLIGHT conditions.

Phase II:Drive a vehicle on a designated route at night with vehicle headlightson (without NVGs).

Phase III:• Perform pre-operational NVG procedures.• Perform vehicle PMCS (before OP) while wearing NVG.• Drive a designated route at night with NVGs.• Identify signs, route markings, ditches, etc.• Perform post-operational NVG procedures.• Perform vehicle PMCS (after OP) while wearing NVGs.

SAFETY FIRST !!!

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NVG VGT-96

SAFETY FIRST !!!

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