Posted: 6/8/2008 9:14:40 PM EDT
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The .mil always seems to have the super-cool equipment. But AFAIK they still use those Vietnam era plastic angled-head, D battery lights? Am I right or do they use a more modern light? Please post a pic of current USGI issue if you have one............... |
This. In Basic (OSUT for me) you are required to purchase that crookneck L-shaped flashlight. You then never use it again in your life as you buy something of quality and durability. |
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We use these. That way we don't have to take our hands off our weapon. www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/prrfnbr/23458/sesent/00 www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/prrfnbr/24391/sesent/00 Anything else is bought by the soldier. I bought a Fenix light. |
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When I deployed with my first unit in 2004, most people in my unit seemed completely unfamiliar with the concept of a good flashlight. We arrived at Camp Virginia, Kuwait at night, and they layed the entire battalion's baggage, duffels, and trunks out in a huge area on the sand. Almost everyone in the battalion was going around trying to identify their bags using those stupid dim angled flashlights or little keychain flashlights that they attached to their DCU's. Names were written in colored marker on colored plastic tags attached to bags, and everyone was having a hell of a time trying to make out what the tags said. I pulled out my Surefire and found all my stuff standing in one position, shining it over the field. People would look up saying, "WTH is that?!". They were acting like I had the sun in my hand. 
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Those are nice, especially the helmet light. I find it shocking that the .mil has neglected the flashlight? This seems inconsistent with all the other .mil equipment that is updated? |
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Those angle head lights were always in the bottom of my ruck or in an A-3 bag. I can't remember a time when I used one. We always prefered 3 cell mag lites and Surefires once they became affordable. I also remember alot of guys carried Mini Maglites. I was always getting on peoples asses when we needed to be blacked out when they would use a big bright ass light when they were digging in their rucks. My uncle told me when he was in Vietnam only squad and fire team leaders were allowed to have flashlights to keep their Marines from flicking one on while on LP/OP's and ambushes. I threated that more than once on night patrols. |