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C. INFRARED ( IR) ILLUMIN ATOR OPERATIONS
CAUTION
The IR illuminator
is a light that is invisi ble to the unaid ed
The IR illuminator is a light that is invis ible to the unaid ed The IR illuminator
eye for use during co nditions of extr eme darkness. How-
ever, the light from th e illuminator can be detect ed by the
enemy using night vision devices.
NOTE
The purpose of the illuminator is for viewing at close distance up
to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed.
Push and turn the
On/Off /On IR
switch knob to th e
On IR
position, obs erving that a red light app ears in the eyep iece to
indicate that the IR illuminator
is operating.