Helmet cat eye band?

-subzero · January 26th, 2009, 02:10

iv tryed searching google but have not had any luck so far finding out what they are used for

are these to locate friendlys? or is there deeper use/meaning to them?

thanks

chris

KNIVEZS · January 26th, 2009, 02:13

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personn..._Ground_Troops

ILLusion · January 26th, 2009, 02:14

Yes, the helmet bands with cat eyes stitched in act exactly the same as any retroreflective tab - to identify friendlies.

Danke · January 26th, 2009, 02:41

Ones I've seen had glow in the dark squares stitched on, not retro-reflective or "cat eye". Back then anyone flashing a white light about was asking for a good kicking.

The glow was very faint but would let you see the guy ahead of you in line in the dark and stay in formation without a lot of chat With all the IR tab stuff and everone getting their own night vision it looks like the glow type has faded into history.

Drake · January 26th, 2009, 02:45

The Glow In The Dark squares are still what are used for Cat Eyes, AFAIK. They're not supposed to be reflective.

The GITD patches aren't really visible to the naked eye but they show up with NVGs, as a mild glow: like cat eyes in the dark.

ILLusion · January 26th, 2009, 04:30

Interesting. Didn't know they had glow versions. The ones I'd seen were all retroreflective.

Brit ter · January 26th, 2009, 08:34

They are also mounted on back of the real issue Cadpat bonnie on looped cloth spin them and they dissapear!

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January 26th, 2009, 02:10	#1
-subzero Used to be zero4a-gze Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008	Helmet cat eye band? iv tryed searching google but have not had any luck so far finding out what they are used for are these to locate friendlys? or is there deeper use/meaning to them? thanks chris

January 26th, 2009, 02:14	#3
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Yes, the helmet bands with cat eyes stitched in act exactly the same as any retroreflective tab - to identify friendlies. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 26th, 2009, 02:41	#4
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Ones I've seen had glow in the dark squares stitched on, not retro-reflective or "cat eye". Back then anyone flashing a white light about was asking for a good kicking. The glow was very faint but would let you see the guy ahead of you in line in the dark and stay in formation without a lot of chat With all the IR tab stuff and everone getting their own night vision it looks like the glow type has faded into history. Last edited by Danke; January 26th, 2009 at 02:46..

January 26th, 2009, 02:45	#5
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	The Glow In The Dark squares are still what are used for Cat Eyes, AFAIK. They're not supposed to be reflective. The GITD patches aren't really visible to the naked eye but they show up with NVGs, as a mild glow: like cat eyes in the dark. __________________

January 26th, 2009, 04:30	#6
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Interesting. Didn't know they had glow versions. The ones I'd seen were all retroreflective. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 26th, 2009, 08:34	#7
Brit ter Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Niagara Region	They are also mounted on back of the real issue Cadpat bonnie on looped cloth spin them and they dissapear! __________________ Weapons : 39 airsoft weapons. Daf YA 314, 3 ton Dutch Army Truck. Retired Reg.Force 1 Brigade RECCE. nmvac.org

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