Military observation device? What is it?
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LRAS3, integrated FLIR, GPS, laser designator and video recording.
LRAS3, integrated FLIR, GPS, laser designator and video recording.
Re: Military observation device? What is it?
GLDT, or GLDT II or a laser designator for Artillary FO's, typically called a 'glids'
The GLDT II
http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/solutions/gltd/
The AN/TVQ-2(G/VLDD) that we used as FO's in the 90's
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/an-tvq-2.htm
I haven't watched 'restropo' beyond the first 45 minutes or so, so I cannot attest accurately as to the exact device, but offer what I used and have seen as an older FO(13F)
GLDT, or GLDT II or a laser designator for Artillary FO's, typically called a 'glids'
The GLDT II
http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/solutions/gltd/
The AN/TVQ-2(G/VLDD) that we used as FO's in the 90's
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/an-tvq-2.htm
I haven't watched 'restropo' beyond the first 45 minutes or so, so I cannot attest accurately as to the exact device, but offer what I used and have seen as an older FO(13F)
Re: Military observation device? What is it?
The newer stuff, LLDR and Vector 23 (and 21) are some sweet pieces of gear, especially when used in conjunction with some other items.
The newer stuff, LLDR and Vector 23 (and 21) are some sweet pieces of gear, especially when used in conjunction with some other items.
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LRAS3 (Long Range Advanced Scout Surveillance)
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LRAS3 (Long Range Advanced Scout Surveillance)
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Re: Military observation device? What is it?
In 2005, on an OP, I saw an Iraqi guy get a blowjob from his wife in the field by his house (at night) and then he sent her inside and took a shit. At 600 meters, it was very well detailed. If I'd had a video camera with me, it would be a YouTube hit.
That particular OP was fun. It was in an overt location and was more for denying movement in the area than being sneaky. We would use the LRAS3 to quickly find stray dogs and get exact distance to shoot them. Good times.
Here is the view the user sees: (blacked out the screen info for those guys that like to scream OPSEC about trivial crap). Distance was 660m. Object in view was the Golden Mosque of Samarra. Taken in 2005.
In 2005, on an OP, I saw an Iraqi guy get a blowjob from his wife in the field by his house (at night) and then he sent her inside and took a shit. At 600 meters, it was very well detailed. If I'd had a video camera with me, it would be a YouTube hit.
That particular OP was fun. It was in an overt location and was more for denying movement in the area than being sneaky. We would use the LRAS3 to quickly find stray dogs and get exact distance to shoot them. Good times.
Here is the view the user sees: (blacked out the screen info for those guys that like to scream OPSEC about trivial crap). Distance was 660m. Object in view was the Golden Mosque of Samarra. Taken in 2005.
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Yep it is an LRAS. To make it simple it is a dismounted version of the M2A3 Bradley thermal optics. It is a great optic!!
We helpd field that for the Army a ways back along with the A3 Bradley and A2 SEP tanks.
Yep it is an LRAS. To make it simple it is a dismounted version of the M2A3 Bradley thermal optics. It is a great optic!!
We helpd field that for the Army a ways back along with the A3 Bradley and A2 SEP tanks.
