Videos tagged with Tactical Observation

This video provides a first look at the AGM ObservIR LRF, a thermal and digital day/night vision binocular with a built-in laser rangefinder. The presenter highlights its 1280 resolution thermal sensor, 60mm germanium lens, and dual functionality for day and night operations. It's presented as a valuable tool for snipers and precision riflemen for target identification and rangefinding.

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of thermal imaging in observing the internal thermal effects of 9mm tracer ammunition. By firing tracer rounds into ballistic gelatin and analyzing the results with a Nopix Lumi L35R thermal camera, the experiment reveals how tracers burn from the inside out. It highlights the importance of firing distance for tracer ignition and the potential for thermal imaging to detect these burn patterns.

This video from Sheriff of Baghdad features John "Shrek" McPhee, a former Tier 1 Special Operations operator, observing and commenting on an individual scaling a building in San Francisco. McPhee highlights urban security vulnerabilities and the importance of situational awareness, offering a street-wise perspective on the unfolding event.

This video demonstrates a realistic scenario comparing Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and thermal imaging for tactical observation in low-light conditions. The presenter highlights the limitations of NVG in deep woods and the effectiveness of thermal imaging in detecting heat signatures, particularly movement. The scenario emphasizes how thermal can reveal threats that remain invisible to NVG, leading to a potential tactical disadvantage.

This video from Regular Guy Training LLC highlights a key advantage of white phosphor night vision (WP NVG) over thermal imagers in specific scenarios. WP NVG can amplify existing light sources, making it effective for detecting illuminated objects or even faint outlines through barriers, which thermals might miss due to lack of heat differential. This makes WP NVG particularly useful for spotting light-emitting sources like cigarettes or cell phones, and for observing individuals who are being undisciplined with light discipline.

This video captures a dynamic combat scenario, likely in Iraq, where participants engage a large enemy force. Key moments include identifying targets, including one with an RPG, and acknowledging return fire. The situation highlights the need for situational awareness and potential ammunition resupply during prolonged engagements.