Rip it off, it's useless!!

Published on November 7, 2024
Duration: 0:56

This video critically evaluates glow-in-the-dark and IR reflective patches for tactical use. The presenter demonstrates that standard glow-in-the-dark patches, when charged, emit a bright signature highly visible under night vision (NVGs) even at 200 meters. This extreme visibility makes them tactically unsound and potentially dangerous for compromising a user's position. The speaker concludes these patches are generally useless for serious tactical applications.

Quick Summary

Standard glow-in-the-dark patches are tactically risky because they emit a bright signature visible under night vision (NVGs) even at 200 meters. This high visibility compromises a user's position, making them a liability rather than a useful identification tool in tactical scenarios.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Patches Under Night Vision
  2. 00:05Glow Patch NVG Performance Test
  3. 00:17Visibility at 20 and 200 Meters
  4. 00:25Conclusion: Tactical Uselessness

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are glow-in-the-dark patches bad for tactical use with night vision?

Standard glow-in-the-dark patches emit a very bright signature when charged, which is easily detected by night vision devices (NVGs). This high visibility compromises the user's position, making them a tactical liability even at significant distances.

How visible are glow patches under night vision at distance?

Glow-in-the-dark patches remain a distinct, bright point of light under NVGs even at 200 meters. This extreme visibility makes them unsuitable for maintaining stealth and operational security in tactical environments.

Can glow patches be used for anything tactical?

While extremely bright under NVGs, their high signature makes them tactically dangerous. Their only potential non-tactical use might be as an emergency light source for reading maps, but this benefit is outweighed by the security risk.

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