Day Optics/Observation Flashcards
AN/PVQ-31B is used in which weapon?
M-4
AN/PVQ-31A is used with which weapon?
M-16
What’s the magnification of the RCO?
4 times
What’s the objective aperture of the RCO?
32mm
What’s the eye relief distance for the RCO?
1.5 in for optimal picture
What’s the field of view for the RCO?
7.0 degrees at 100m
What’s the chevron width?
19 in at 300m
What’s the range estimation of the RCO?
800m
What is the Bindon Aiming Method?
Utilizing both eyes to acquire, track, and identify and aim in on a target.
What are benefits of the RCO?
Quickly estimate range of targets Acquire camouflage targets +300 Acquire trgts in low light conditions ID EN & Friendly Reduce potential for fratricide Enhance combat exchange Allows accurate support Reduces ammo usage
The RCO can be BZO at what two methods?
100m using the tip of chevron (preferred)
30m using the 300m aim point
What the nomenclature of the Bino?
Diopter lens (eyepiece lens) -focus Body -housing Objective lens -light collecting portion, most important part that provides picture
What’s the magnification of the Binod?
8 times
What’s the angular field of view for the Binos?
6.5 degrees
What’s the optimal eye relief for the Binos?
18mm
Bino holding positions methods?
Unsupported and supported
Bino techniques?
Burning through vegetation
Cresting the top of hills
Looking through holes
Loking into shadows
Context and scanning
Our brains fills in gaps because of the context the object are in. Scanning L to R allows the brain to break out the details.
Nine elements of visual perception
Line/outline Shape Contrast Color Texture Rhythm and flow Movement Light Positive and negative space
The RCO is also known as what?
Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG)
What is does RCO stand for?
Rifle Combat Optic
