CMC21 NIGHT TARGET ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES WITH THE SERVICE RIFLE

Question 1

The retina is responsible for

Answer 1

processing the light and translating it into recognizable objects

Question 2

cones

Answer 2

cones allow an individual to identify color, shape and contrast. (provide day vision)

Question 3

rods

Answer 3

grouped around the cones and are very sensitive to light (night vision)

Question 4

night vision adaptation methods

Answer 4

1. remain in an area of darkness for 30 minutes
2. red light 20 min, dark 10 min

Question 5

night vision considerations

Answer 5

1. avoid looking at any bright light
2. red filter for flashlight use

Question 6

Factors affecting night vision

Answer 6

1. fatigue
2. lack of oxygen
3. long exposure to sunlight
4. heavy smoking
5. drugs
6. headaches
7. illness
8. consumption of alcohol within the past 48 hours
9. improper diet

Question 7

define off center vision

Answer 7

the techniques of keeping the attention focused on an object without looking directly at it

Question 8

define scanning/ figure eight scan

Answer 8

moving the eyes in a series of separate movements across the objective area

Question 9

two types of illumination

Answer 9

1. ambient light
2. artificial illumination

Question 10

5 nomenclature of an/pvs-14d

Answer 10

1. objective lens
2. eyepiece lens
3. battery cartridge
4. gain control
5. power switch

Question 11

an/pvs-14d mount nomenclature

Answer 11

1. latch
2. thumbscrew
3. alignment boss groove
4. alignment boss