Re: What not to do with NV??????
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ASM Night Vision</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Clasky_TNVC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will second most of what has been covered. ASM did a good job of covering the basics of do's and don't's with an NVG. A couple things I would modify/expand on.
You can run the PVS-14 on either your dominant or your non-dominant eye. The reason you would run it on the non-dominant is tactic-related. The main advantage of a monocular is that it allows faster transition between NV and white light. Operating effectively in low-light/no-light environments means knowing when to and having the ability to transition from NVG's to white lights. There are certain times when you may need to use your weapon light. These could involve SSE or engaging bad guys who are using lights. With a monocular, your dominant eye is already un-aided and night adapted. So, going to your white light is as quick as activating it- no goggles to flip up.
It also allows for more seamless transition between dark and semi-dark environments. Battlefields are not always one or the other and Warfighters often find themselves moving from one light condition to the other. Your brain will automatically choose the best image that it's presented with. In semi-lit environments, the use of NVG's may not be optimal, so your brain is going to allow the non-aided eye to take over.
I would disagree with the positioning of the NVG. Ground-Forces NVG's are meant to be worn as far back as they can go to afford the operator the entire FOV. The further they are away from the eyes, the more it will look as if you are observing through a toilet paper tube. Don't worry about it smacking you in the eye. It will hit your eye-pro before it hits your face. And, if it does leave a bruise, just tell the ladies you had to go hands-on with the subject/prey. The only goggles that are meant to be worn away from the face are aviator goggles (F4949 ANVIS-9, AVS-6). This is only so the pilots can glance down beneath the goggle housing to view the cockpit console.
ASM's comments about the batteries are right on! Do not store your NVG's or lasers with the batteries installed. I also recommend using lithium AA's for the PVS-14 rather than Alkaline. Lithium batteries have much better voltage regulation and are more stable under extreme temperatures. I've had alkalines shit the bed in sub-freezing conditions in the field.
As for the helmet mount questions:
All Wilcox mounts feature the Breakaway mode. The upwards pressure popping the mount off means that it is probably set to "Breakaway." In this mode, the mount would pop free under 100 foot/pounds. Check to ensure your mount is set to non-breakaway and then plug it in. This is important because if it is set to breakaway before it is clicked into the shroud, and then you move the shuttle switch to non-breakaway, it will not stay in non-breakaway (this was a lesson learned in the field much to my annoyance. The shuttle switch must be set to non-breakaway before it is installed in the shroud.
The other issue you may be having involves a possible tolerance problem with the Ops Core shroud. The VAS shroud is a cast part with powder coating. Castings cannot be held to the same tolerances as machined parts, so they can sometimes be slightly out of spec. This happens from time to time with the VAS Shroud. If you set the Wilcox mount as described above and are still having issues, send your VAS back into Ops Core for a replacement.
You should always dummy-cord your NVG's to your. The Wilcox retractable lanyards are a fantastic method of doing this in a low profile way. The Bungees on your helmet are not meant to tether the NVG's to your helmet. They are open hooks, after all. They are there for use with aviation NVG's and any other system that uses the Army Ball Detent style attachment. These contacts are inherently wobbly. Before the Ops Core built-in Bungees on the ARC rails, we used to use off the shelf bungees to help reduce the wobble. Now, they are built in. But again; they are open hooks and provide no retention.
We also sell the Down Range Gear NOD Retention Lanyards. These are simple shock-cord lanyards that do the trick, but are not as elegant as the Wilcox lanyards.
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I don't Know about everyone buying NV But The majority of Guys that I shoot with and sale NV to on the hide are Not Military or Just Hunt.
I did Not Know all WILCOX where brake away I guess I am not the expert I thought I was
You may be wired diff rent But I have issue with the Dominate EYE and most that I have went out Hunting with have had the same issue.Guess If I want to transition on Hogs or a coyote I better figure that out! I don't use My gear for WAR I am a dumb Old country boy that Hunts predators hogs and what Not so I bow down to you and let you roll the Kill a man with a straw Info out. I have seen a few busted Up cheeks and its really not cool when you see cheek bone of some ones face when there own Kit kicks there Ass thats a Little more than a Black eye. FAST BASE Jump helmet is not the same as the other Ops core and does not use the shroud that bolts on so no way to remove any metal coatings.
We all Know we cant Count On you guys steping in to show us slow folk the 411.
If I misunderstood anything sorry in advance.
And Thanks I think..
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Frankie,
I meant no offense by what I posted. Please re-read it and you will see that there is nothing there that slights you in any way. My post was aimed at helping the OP with his questions and opening up a bit of discussion. We all have something to contribute and I try to do so in a positive and productive way.
Yes, my background is Military. That just means I have a different perspective than you. Both can aid people by bringing up valid points on an open forum, based on experience. I have no beef with you. Forums are all about discussion. I bring my experience as a professional Warfighter whose operational background included tremendous time under NVG's to the table. You bring your experience as a hunter who has used NVG's extensively in the field to the same table. With this in mind, we can have professional conversations that can help end users. There are plenty of people that frequent these forums from many different communities.
You are right about the Base Jump helmet not having the VAS Shroud. But, the OP mentioned they had an Ops Core FAST Helmet. "FAST" refers to the entire line of Ops Core helmets. I was unaware that we were specifically talking about the Base Jump.
