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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]In addition to the old standards-the sun, wind and dust goggles (SWDU), the ballistic/laser protective spectacles (BLPS) and the special protective eyewear cylindrical system (SPECS)-the Army has tested and approved several new commercial versions. The new ones make up the authorized protective eyewear list (APEL).
The only Army-approved combat eyewear are the SWDG, BLPS, SPECS and the products found on the APEL.
Sure, you can buy all kinds of eyewear in stores and online. Some even have NSNs. But just because a product carries an NSN doesn't make it safe to use. Unapproved eyewear does not offer the degree of protection combat soldiers need. So don't risk your sight. Use only the SWDG, BLPS, SPECS or the products found on the APEL. All APEL eyewear carry a green APEL label.
All the combat eyewear offers ballistic fragmentation and ultraviolet protection. Most individual products have interchangeable lenses. Only clear and gray/smoke sunglass lenses are authorized. Other lens tints, such as yellow, orange, rust and those known as "blue blockers", are not authorized. They make it hard to recognize certain colors. The only exceptions are the green or brown laser-protective lenses that fit the SWDG, BLPS and SPECS.
Laser in the Eye
The commercial products on the APEL DO NOT provide laser eye protection. If you need to protect your eyes from lasers, wear the SPECS, BLPS or SWDG--and order the appropriate laser-protective lenses.
THE OLD VETERANS
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Sun, Wind and Dust Goggles
Sun, wind and dust goggles (SWDG) are worn both by soldiers who need prescription eyeglasses and by those who don't. If you wear eyeglasses, the SWDGs fit over them. The laser-protective lenses also provide ballistic fragmentation protection. One
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Ballistic/Laser Protective Spectacles
Ballistic/laser protective spectacles (BLPS) are primarily for soldiers who wear prescription eyeglasses. BUS have an optional prescription lens carrier (PLC) to hold your prescription lenses. The PLC fits behind the protective lens.
You can also wear the BUS PLC with the M40A1 mask by using an adapter, NSN 4240-01-389-7152. It's available through your optometry clinic.
BUS are available in four kinds of lenses: clear, gray (sunglass), and 2 wavelength (WL) and 3 wavelength (WL) laser protection. Each comes in its own frame, with a head strap and a carrying case. The laser-protective lenses also provide ballistic fragmentation protection. One size fits all.
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Special Protective Eyewear Cylindrical System
If you don't need to wear prescription eyeglasses, try the special protective eyewear cylindrical system (SPECS). SPECS comes in two sizes: regular and large. Regular fits most soldiers. The laser-protective lenses also provide ballistic fragmentation protection.
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A CLOSER LOOK AT THE APEL
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Uvex XC Spectacles
Uvex XC spectacles can be worn both by soldiers who need prescription eye-glasses and by those who don't. An optional PLC for prescription lenses is available. The wrap-around frame and lens protect the eyes and allow greater peripheral vision. The spectacles come in a one-size-fits-all frame.
Revision Sawfly USA Military Eyewear
Revision Sawfly USA Military eyewear can be worn both by soldiers who need prescription eyeglasses and by those who don't. They come in two sizes: regular and large. An optional PLC that holds prescription lenses fits both sizes. The eyewear have adjustable temples and a head strap.
Eye Safety Systems Interchangeable Component Eyeshield
Eye Safety Systems (ESS) Interchangeable Component Eyeshield (ICE) comes in two sizes: ESS ICE 2 is the regular size; ESS ICE NARO is the small size. An optional PLC that holds prescription lenses fits both sizes. This eyewear can be worn both by soldiers who need prescription eyeglasses and by those who don't. The eyewear also have adjustable temples and a head strap.
Oakley M Frame 2.0
Only soldiers who do not need to wear prescription eyeglasses should order the Oakley M Frame 2.0. A wrap-around frame and lens provide added protection. One size fits all.
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Uvex Genesis Spectacles
Uvex Genesis spectacles can be worn by soldiers who need prescription eyeglasses and by those who don't. An optional PLC for prescription lenses is available. It's the same one used for the Uvex XC spectacles. The wrap-around frame and lens protect the eyes and provide greater peripheral vision. The spectacles come in a one-size-fits-all frame. The Uvex Genesis fits smaller faces better than the Uvex XC.
Wiley-X PT -1 Spectacles
Wiley-X PT 1 spectacles should be worn only by soldiers who don't need to wear eyeglasses. A wrap-around frame and lens protect the entire eye socket. The frame comes with an adjustable rubber nosepiece. One size fits all.
Wiley-X SG-1 Spectacles
Only soldiers who don't need eyeglasses should wear these spectacles. A foam seal around each eye prevents dust and wind from getting in. You can detach the temples and replace them with an elastic head strap. One size fits all.
ESS Land Operations Goggles
These goggles can be worn both by soldiers who need prescription eyeglasses and by those who don't. The ESS land operations goggles will fit over most eyeglasses.
Foam backing on the rubber frame helps the goggles fit snugly against your face. Foam-covered vent holes allow ventilation while keeping dust out. The kit comes with an anti-reflective sleeve that reduces glint when the goggles are not in use. One size fits all.
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ESS Vehicle Operations Goggles
These goggles can be worn both by soldiers who need prescription eyeglasses and by those who don't. The ESS Vehicle Operations goggles will fit over most eyeglasses.
The goggles protect soldiers against high wind and dust while operating vehicles. The kit comes with an anti-reflective sleeve that reduces glint when the goggles are not in use. One size fits all.
ESS Profile NVG Goggles
These goggles can be worn both by soldiers who need prescription eyeglasses and by those who don't. An optional PLC for prescription lenses is available. It's the same one that fits the ESS ICE 2 and the ESS ICE NARO spectacles.
The rubber frame fits snugly against your face. Foam-covered vent holes allow ventilation while keeping dust out.
The kit comes with an anti-reflective sleeve that reduces glint when the goggles are not in use. You can order the kit in one of three frame colors: black, desert tan or foliage green. One size fits all.
Revision Desert Locust Military Goggle System
Revision Desert Locust goggles can be worn both by soldiers who need prescription eyeglasses and by those who don't. An optional PLC for prescription lenses is available. It's the same one used for the Revision Sawfly USA Military Eyewear spectacles.
The kit comes with an anti-reflective sleeve that reduces glint when the goggles are not in use. A ventilated rubber frame aids in cooling. One size fits all.
Arena FlakJak Goggles
Wear Arena FlakJak goggles only if you don't need to wear eyeglasses. The kit comes with a micro-fiber storage pouch and an anti-reflective sleeve that reduces glint when the goggles are not in use. A ventilated rubber frame aids in cooling. One size fits all.
Get prescription lenses for combat eyewear through your post optometry clinic or medical support personnel. They know about the new commercial products and issuing procedures.
For more information on APEL combat eyewear, visit these PEO Soldier web pages: https://peosoldier army.mil/pmseq/eyewearmessage.asp https://peosoldier.army.mil/pmseq/eyewear.asp https://peosoldier.army.mil/does/EyewearAPELMemo.pdf
Item NSN 8465-01- SS WDG Kit with Type 3 clear lens 328-8268 and Type 4 gray lens. Includes frame, head strap and case. Type 5 green lens, 2 wavelength (WL) 439-3506 laser protection Type 6 brown lens, 3 wavelength (WL) 439-3511 laser protection Type 3 clear lens 109-3997 Type 4 gray lens 109-3996 Item NSN BLPS, clear lens 8465-01-416-4636 BLPS, gray lens 8465-01-417-4004 BLPS, 2 WL laser protection 8465-01-416-3207 BLPS, 3 WL laser protection 8465-01-416-3210 Case 8465-01-417-9963 Head strap 8465-01-416-4637 Prescription lens carrier 6540-01-264-1348 NSN Item Size 8465-01-416- SPECS Kit. Includes clear and gray lenses, Regular 4626 frame, head strap and case. SPECS Kit. Includes clear and gray lenses, Large 4629 frame, head strap and case. SPECS, 2 WL laser protection. Regular 4634 Includes lens and frame. SPECS, 2 WL laser protection. Large 4632 Includes lens and frame. SPECS, 3 WL laser protection. Regular 4635 Includes lens and frame. SPECS, 3 WL laser protection. Large 8516 Includes lens and frame. SPECS, clear. Includes lens and frame. Regular 4628 SPECS, clear. Includes lens and frame. Large 4631 SPECS, gray. Includes lens and frame. Regular 4630 SPECS, gray. Includes lens and frame. Large 4633 Case -- 4627 Head strap -- 4637 Item NSN Uvex XC Spectacle Kit. Includes clear and gray 4240-01-516-5361 lenses, frame, head strap, case and cleaning cloth. Clear lens (pack of 10) 4240-01-516-3469 Gray lens (pack of 10) 4240-01-516-3473 Uvex XC Spectacles. Includes clear lens and frame. 4240-01-516-3460 Uvex XC Spectacles. Includes gray lens and frame. 4240-01-516-3452 Case 4240-01-516-3444 Prescription lens carrier 6540-01-516-5342 Item Size NSN Revision Sawfly JSA Military Kit. Includes clear and sunglass lenses, Regular 4240-01-527-4051 head strap, frame, case and micro-fiber storage/cleaning mitt. Revision Sawfly JSA Military Kit. Includes clear and sunglass lenses, Large 4240-01-527-4018 head strap, frame, case and micro-fiber storage/cleaning mitt. Clear lens with nosepiece (pack of 10) Regular 4240-01-527-4052 Clear lens with nosepiece (pack of 10) Large 4240-01-527-4061 Sunglass lens with nosepiece Regular 4240-01-527-4053 (pack of 10) Sunglass lens with nosepiece Large 4240-01-527-4063 (pack of 10) Head strap (pack of 10) -- 4240-01-527-4067 Prescription lens carrier with goggle -- 6540-01-527-4056 connector (pack of 10) Anti-fog, anti-static lens cleaning -- 4240-01-527-4068 spray (pack of 10) Item NSN ESS ICE 2 Kit. Includes clear and gray lenses, fog-repellent cloth, head strap and micro-fiber 4240-01-525-5085 case. ESS ICE NARO Kit. Includes clear and gray lenses, 4240-01-537-6143 fog-repellent cloth, head strap and micro-fiber case. ESS ICE 2 clear lens (pack of 50) 4240-01-525-4819 ESS ICE 2 gray lens (pack of 50) 4240-01-525-5098 ESS ICE 2 frame. Includes temples, nosepiece and 4240-01-525-5095 head strap. ESS ICE NARO clear lens (pack of 50) 4240-01-549-0863 ESS ICE NARO gray lens (pack of 50) 4240-01-549-0876 ESS ICE NARO frame. Includes temples, nosepiece 4240-01-549-0934 and head strap. Micro-fiber case 4240-01-518-9838 Fog-repellent cloth (pack of 24) 4240-01-525-5107 Head strap (pack of 24) 4240-01-525-4777 Prescription lens carrier 6540-01-525-4784 NSN Item 4244-01-525- Oakley M Frame 2.0 Kit, Includes 3095 clear and gray lenses, frame and case. Clear lens 7555 Gray lens 7554 Case 7561 Storage/cleaning bag 3109 (pack of 5) Item NSN Uvex Genesis Spectacle Kit. Includes clear 4240-01-552-4131 and gray lenses, frame, head strap, case and cleaning cloth. Uvex Genesis Spectacle Clear Assembly. 4240-01-552-4142 includes frame and clear lens. Uvex Genesis Spectacle Gray Assembly. 4240-01-552-4148 Includes frame and gray lens. Clear lens (pack of 10) 4240-01-552-4178 Gray lens (pack of 10) 4240-01-552-4181 Carrying case 4240-01-516-3444 Prescription lens carrier 6540-01-516-5342 Item NSN 4240-01- Wiley XPT-1 Spectacles Kit. Includes clear and gray lenses, 510-7853 frame, head strap and case. Wiley XPT-1 Single Lens System. 510-7848 Includes frame and clear lens. Wiley XPT-1 Single Lens System. 510-7847 Includes frame and gray lens. Clear lens (pack of 50) 528-5900 Gray lens (pack of 50) 528-5901 Case 528-5902 Item NSN 4240-01-504- Wiley-X SG-1 Spectacle Kit. Includes clear and 994 green smoke lenses, frame, head strap, temples and case. Clear lenses 5326 Green smoke lenses 5312 Temples 6474 Head strap 5754 Frame. Includes temples and head strap. 6524 Case 5797 Item NSN 4240-01- Land Operations Goggles Kit (foliage green). 540-5576 Includes clear and gray lenses, frame, strap and case. Land Operations Goggles Kit (desert tan). 540-5580 Includes clear and gray lenses, frame, strap and case. Smoke gray lens (pack of 50) 492-5725 Clear lens (pack of 50) 492-5722 Item NSN 4240-01- Vehicle Operations Goggles Kit (black). 525-5101 Includes clear and gray lenses, frame, strap and case. Smoke gray lens (pack of 50) 492-5725 Clear lens (pack of 50) 492-5722 Item NSN Profile NVG Goggles Kit (black). 4240-01-504-6222 Includes clear and gray lenses, frame, head strap and case. Profile NVG Goggles Kit (desert tan). 4240-01-504-5727 Includes clear and gray lenses, frame, head strap and case. Profile NVG Goggles Kit (foliage green). 4240-01-540-5585 Includes clear and gray lenses, frame, head strap and case. Smoke gray lens (pack of 50) 4240-01-504-6143 Clear lens (pack of 50) 4240-01-504-5641 Prescription lens carrier 6540-01-525-4784 Item NSN Revision Desert Locust Goggles Kit (foliage green). Includes clear and sunglass lenses, frame, 4240-01-547-6218 head strap, case and micro-fiber cleaning mitt. Revision Desert Locust Goggles Kit (black). Includes clear and sunglass lenses, frame, 4240-01-547-6227 head strap, case and micro-fiber cleaning mitt. Clear lens (pack of 10) 4240-01-547-6568 Sung lass lens (pack of 10) 4240-01-547-6567 Prescription lens carrier :with goggle connector 6540-01-527-4056 Item NSN 4240-01- FlakJak Arena Goggles Kit (foliage green). Includes 548-7366 clear and smoke gray lenses, frame, head strap, storage pouch and cleaning cloth. FlakJak Arena Goggles Kit (tan). Includes clear and smoke 527-4076 gray lenses, frame, head strap, storage pouch and cleaning cloth. Clear lens (pack of 50) 527-4079 5moke gray lens (pack of 50) 527-4082 Tan micro-fiber storage pouch 527-4078 Tan head strap 527-4085
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| Title Annotation: | Combat Eyewear ... |
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| Publication: | PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly |
| Date: | Feb 1, 2008 |
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