Night Imaging & Threat Evaluation (NITE) Lab

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Nite Imaging Threat Evaluation Laboratory
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NITE LAB Overview:

The Ground Combat Element (GCE) Night Imaging Threat Evaluation (NITE) Lab is modeled on the long-standing NITE Lab program offered in Marine Air Wings and is designed to ensure proper use and care of Night Vision Devices (NVD's), enhancing effectiveness and safety. The course duration is four hours comprising two hours of classroom instruction followed by two hours of practical application. Students will gain knowledge about the physiology of night vision, the fundamentals of night vision devices, and will apply these during the practical application portion. Specifically, practical application includes tasks such as assembling and mounting NVD's, a visual acuity lane in a purpose built blacked-out space and an obstacle course. Ultimately, students leave the course able to maximize the capability of their issued NVDs.

The NITE Lab will be available Tuesday-Thursday each week unless otherwise indicated. There will be a morning session from 0800-1200 and an afternoon session from 1300-1700 each day the lab is open.

The Nite Lab can support a maximum of 20 students per 4-hour training block in order to optimize individual instruction during the practical application portion of the course.

Gear List:
-SL-3 Complete NVD: PVS31A/B or PVS-14
-SL-3 Complete ECOT-I (Optional)
-Kevlar
-Batteries (123 and AA)
-Note Taking gear
*PLEASE ENSURE STUDENTS OP-CHECK THEIR NVD'S BEFORE ATTENDING THE COURSE

Directions:
The Nite Lab is located in Camp Margarita in the same building as 1stMarDiv Supply (Building 33402).

Please Direct any questions or scheduling concerning the NITE Lab to the Operations Chief:

GySgt Talbert, Philip T.

Office number: 760-725-8578

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