2006-08-11 15:18:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It is an infra-red (IR) reflecting strip of tape ("glint tape") or paint that allows for identification during night operations. It shows up pretty good in Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) and other light amplification devices.
A neat little tidbit on top of our Helmets (Kevlars) we have a little 2 inch square of the same material painted on.
2006-08-11 15:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by leedo2502 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yup, it reflects IR and is for identification, especially by aircraft.
Or it's like the instructions on a claymore. "This side toward enemy." ;-)
2006-08-11 16:01:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
recognitiopn symbols for friendly fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft working with them.
2006-08-11 17:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by bulldog 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They show what unit the tank is from, though I forget if it means which platoon or company.
2006-08-11 15:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is for recognition to prevent friendly fire.
2006-08-11 19:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
which way to open.
sorry, just kidding, could not resist.
2006-08-11 15:27:53 · answer #6 · answered by Msbyt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could tell you but then I'd have to shoot you.
2006-08-11 15:22:55 · answer #7 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have any of you morons ever heard of OPSEC??
2006-08-12 10:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I asked this exact same question!
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=AjaMXdEhIrqrjW15Jklr138jzKIX?qid=20060731161356AAMJ3gF
2006-08-11 16:02:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋