Seems NCO-s gotta implement flares into mandatory gear list?

Published on September 22, 2024
Duration: 0:42

This guide details a field test demonstrating the effectiveness of handheld flares against Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) and Thermal Optics. The test confirms flares cause a whiteout in NVGs but have minimal impact on thermal imaging capabilities, with individuals remaining visible through thermal scopes. This information is presented with high authority and visual proof by FalconClaw.

Quick Summary

Handheld flares create a high-intensity light that causes a complete whiteout in Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), rendering them useless for seeing surroundings. However, thermal optics are minimally affected; the flare appears as a heat source, but individuals remain clearly visible through the thermal imager.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Flare Testing
  2. 00:12Night Vision Performance Test
  3. 00:21Thermal Optics Performance Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How do flares affect night vision goggles (NVGs)?

Flares produce a high-intensity light that causes a complete whiteout in NVGs, rendering them useless for seeing the surroundings. This makes them an effective countermeasure against NVG users.

Do flares impact thermal optics performance?

Flares have minimal impact on thermal optics. While the flare itself appears as a heat source, a person moving nearby remains clearly visible through a thermal imager.

What is the tactical use of flares against night vision?

Flares can be used tactically to counter Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) by creating a blinding white light. This disrupts the enemy's ability to observe and target, providing a temporary advantage.

What is the difference in flare effect on NVG vs. Thermal?

Flares cause a total whiteout in NVGs, making them unusable. In contrast, thermal optics are only minimally affected, with the flare appearing as a heat source but not obscuring the detection of individuals.

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