Wiley X SG-1 Spectacles Series

Saturday May 20th, 2017 admin

Stock Number Reference: Model NSN Assign Date WileyX SG-1 Smoke and Clear 4240-01-504-0994 2003-01-16 WileyX SG-1 V-CUT Smoke and Clear 4240-01-510-7844 2003-07-25

Brown Cellulose Acetate Spectacle Frame (1988)

Tuesday March 14th, 2017 admin

Also known as “BCG” (Birth Control Glasses).   Stock Number Reference: Frame, Spectacle, Cellulose Acetate, Brown Size-NSN Sheet: EYE/BRIDGE 20mm 22mm 24mm 26mm Assign Date 46mm 6540-01-146-7823 6540-01-146-7824 6540-01-146-7826 6540-01-146-7825 1983-02-05 48mm 6540-01-147-4670 6540-01-147-4671 6540-01-147-4672 6540-01-147-4673 1983-02-16 50mm 6540-01-147-4674 6540-01-147-4675 6540-01-147-4676 6540-01-147-4678 1983-02-16 52mm 6540-01-147-4679 6540-01-147-4677 1983-02-16

ESS ICE Series Spectacles

Wednesday January 13th, 2016 admin

Issued with grey and clear lenses. ESS ICE series used to be in APEL list, but they were removed from APEL since 2010-05-14. It’s frames are adjustable: angle and size. Stock Number Reference: Name NSN Assign Date ESS ICE 2 4240-01-525-5085 2004-11-12 ESS ICE NANO 4240-01-537-6143 2006-12-15 ESS ICE 2X […]

ESS Crossbow & Crossbow Supressor

Wednesday January 6th, 2016 admin

Both kind of spectacles issue with clear and grey lens, Crossbow takes part in APEL list (I’m not sure if Crossbow Suppressor takes part, although it was assigned an NSN code). Crosshair has better compatibility using with helmet or headset, since it’s frame is thinner than Crossbow. Stock Number Reference: […]

Oakley SI M Frame Ballistic 3.0 Spectacles

Tuesday January 5th, 2016 admin

New spectacles use new ARGO lens cut, but the frame is still compatible with 2.0’s lens (Strike or Hybrid cut). Frame in four color: black, desert tan, Multicam, dark bone, thinner than 2.0 frame, more comfortable while wearing with helmet and headset. Stock Number Reference: Oakley SI M Frame 3.0 […]

Oakley SI M Frame Ballistic 2.0 Spectacles

Tuesday January 5th, 2016 admin

Takes part in APEL list. Origin kit just include clear and gray lens, but Oakley also products various replacement lens, in photo there is a extra VR28 Hybrid lens in orange color. Stock Number Reference: Oakley SI M Frame 2.0 Kit Name NSN Assign Date SI Ballistic M Frame 2.0 […]

Ballistic-Laser Protective Spectacles (BLPS)

Monday January 4th, 2016 admin

The BLPS effort was initiated by the Medical R&D Command in 1986, based on a requirement (SN-CIE) for ballistic and laser eye protection approved in 1984. The BLPS were Type Classified-Limited Procurement/Urgent in 1989 and fielded during Desert Shield/Storm. The BLPS were product improved by Natick RD&E Center based on […]

Special Protective Eyewear Cylindrical System (SPECS)

Monday January 4th, 2016 admin

The Special Protective Eyewear, Cylindrical System (SPECS) program was initiated in 1991, and is based on a requirement, approved in 1984, for ballistic and laser eye protection. SPECS successfully completed evaluation and was Type Classified Standard in May 1995. The first contract for production of SPECS was awarded for 1Q-FY97, […]

Authorized Protective Eyewear List Posters Collection

Friday November 27th, 2015 admin

The Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL) is a list of protective eyewear tested and approved by the U.S. Military for use by its soldiers. It was created in 2006 because statistics showed that about 10% of battlefield injuries at that time included eye injuries. The APEL is updated periodically and […]