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But what were/are the rules for sharpshooters/spotters regarding glasses, no disrespect intended, in the US army or are they just doing a bit of "add-hock-sharpshooting"? Obviously the presence of glasses may indicate that neither soldier have the best of eyesight, again no disrespect intended.
the rules for sharpshooters/spotters regarding glasses
These guys could easily just be mudrollers, one guy doing watch and directing his buddy to poke a guy. That's just a stock M14 so I don't think there's anything special. Remember, glasses are corrective lenses. They give you correct vision. I don't think these guys are anything but standard rifle section.
I spent a lot of time in really bad weather as a cavalry scout and an infantryman for 20 years wearing glasses. And I always shot expert during qualification rain, shine, or snow.
Last edited by eb in oregon; 02-06-2024 at 12:11 PM.
Remember, glasses are corrective lenses. They give you correct vision
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Remember, glasses are corrective lenses. They give you correct vision.
I qualified expert multiple times with glasses and very poor vision without them.
I had surgery a few years back. Changed everything. I regret not doing it sooner. However, having perfect uncorrected vision makes muscles in your eyes have to work different, and in a way I was not used to causing strain and headaches. My eye doctor gave me +0.5 readers. I couldn't tell the difference with or without them. He said "just trust me"...wouldnt ya know no eyestrain staring at a screen all day or reading all day anymore.
I wear +0.5 in my shooting glasses now too and can hold focus on the front sight post better and longer than before. Even if you don't need them, give some +0.5 or up to +1.0 safety glasses a try when shooting. I bet your performance is better! Glasses aren't just about "correcting". In fact, I have several pairs going up to +1.5. The longer the sight radius, the less power needed to help out.
sharpshooting at Khe Sanh, February 24, 1968.
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Originally Posted by Flying10uk
