Colt M4 carbine with M68 Close Combat Optic and back-up sight.
Day, given an M16-/M4-series weapon with CCO mounted, on a record fire range, 40 timed target exposures at ranges from 50 to 300 meters, and 40 rounds of ammunition. Engage 20 targets from the supported firing position and 20 targets from the unsupported firing position while wearing a helmet and LCE.
- For the M68 105 mm Rifled Tank Gun, see Royal Ordnance L7.
The CompM2 is a battery-powered, non-magnifying red dot type of reflex sight for firearms manufactured by Aimpoint AB. It was first introduced in the U.S. Armed Forces in 2000[citation needed], designated as the M68 Close Combat Optic (M68 CCO; NSN: 1240-01-411-1265). It is also known as the M68 Aimpoint and is designed to meet United States military standards. The sight is designed for use with the M16/M4 family of rifles, but can be mounted on any weapon fitted with an upper Picatinny rail. It is also NVG-compatible—the aiming dot is still visible through night visionscopes and goggles.
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Overview[edit]
The sight is water-tight down to 25 meters and runs on one 3-voltlithium battery type 2L76 or DL1/3N. Aiming dot brightness is adjustable for better visibility or increased battery life.
The M68 is parallax-free at around 45.7 m (50 yards), meaning that the red dot will not change position based on eye position at that range.[1] At shorter ranges the point of aim will change position based on eye position with the maximum error being equal to the diameter of the sight's optical window at short range.[2]
The CompM2 is used across branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, Sweden, and various NATO countries, among them Norway. A variant known as the ECOS-N (NSN: 1240-01-495-1385) is also issued as part of the U.S. SOPMOD kit. The sight is also available on the civilian market and is employed by various law enforcement organizations (especially for SWAT type situations that involve close quarters work) and by recreational shooters.
By August 2011, the U.S. Army had bought 1,000,000 M68 Close Combat Optics. Some 85 percent of Army M4s are issued with the CCO, though optics can vary depending on unit. The sight allows soldiers to engage targets out to 300 meters while keeping both eyes open for situational awareness. Post combat surveys show an 85 percent acceptance rate of the CCO as an effective optic and for its value for close quarters fighting. Remaining Army rifles are issued with the M150 Rifle Combat Optic.[3]
Dimensions[edit]
- Length: 130 mm (5.1 in)
- Width: 55 mm (2.2 in)
- Height: 55 mm (2.2 in)
- Mounting ring width: 30 mm (1.2 in)
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^Army Field Manual FM 3-22.9, Chapter 8. www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 8 March 2011
- ^John Dreyer, Facts and Figures About Dot Sights, Encyclopedia of Bullseye Pistol
- ^'Archived copy'(PDF). Archived from the original(PDF) on 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2013-10-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links[edit]
- Increasing Small Arms Lethality in Afghanistan: Taking Back the Infantry Half-Kilometer Describes the use of the M68 CCO
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Turn the borelight laser back on. Since the TWS detects thermal energy heat emitted from an object, a position near an object emitting a vast amount of thermal energy for example, a vehicle with the engine running, a fire, or so on may affect the soldier’s ability to acquire a target. If the gunner still has the proper boresight alignment the gunner is boresighted; otherwise he will need remedial training on his sight picture.
This will provide enough ambient light for the gunner to see the target.
This will cause an incorrect zero. Answer at least 14 out of 20 questions on written test. Ensure borelight is turned to the LOW position. Place the zeroing mark approximately 10 meters from the end of the barrel so that the visible laser strikes the zeroing mark.
Moisture — look through lenses for condensation or wetness d. The art of target detection at night is as good as the soldier practices. Copyright Personal Concealment Solutions, Inc. Open the lens covers. A good example is the tire on a vehicle. Learn how your comment data is processed. Prepare the M16A2 25 meter Zero Target for zeroing. We recommend 25 meters.
Qualification standards are the same for day and night. Regular blinking must be reinforced during training.
TRAINING SUPPORT PACKAGE (TSP)
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Picture five illustrates this. The Paratrooper needs to remember that a consistent cheek-to-stock weld is an important part of getting good sight alignment with the CCO. The day prior to training, the primary instructor will brief the chief instructor.
The zeroing standards for the BIS are the same as with iron sights. Make adjustments to the windage and elevation of the iron sights until the borelight is centered with the circle on the boresight target.
To properly aim with the TWS, soldiers must ensure that the correct reticle is selected in the sight. Boresighting is a simple procedure that can and will save time and ammunition if the procedures outlined here are strictly followed. The visible laser of the borelight is aligned with the barrel of a designated weapon.
TRAINING SUPPORT PACKAGE (TSP) – ppt download
The BIS provides a backup capability effective out to at least meters and can be installed on the M16A4 and M4-series weapons. Before boresighting ensure that the borelight has been zeroed to the weapon. The night sustainment training strategy is for soldiers who are familiar with night vision goggles, and for units that have already implemented a night-training program.
Sight Picture Correct sight picture is on the left, the front sight is in sharp focus. The Prone Supported, or Prone Unsupported with a magazine resting on the ground and sling wrap incorporated are the best positions to do this from. Given a record fire range, weapon, M68 CCO, 40 timed target exposures at ranges from 50 — meters, 18 rounds to zero, and 80 rounds of 5.
Figure shows the close-combat optic training program.
Share buttons are a little bit lower. To boresight using the BIS, align the iron sights with the Canadian bull on the targey boresight target.
FM Chapter 8 Advanced Optics, Lasers, And Iron Sights (Phase V of
Align the threads properly to avoid cross threading and turn clockwise. The gunner must realize that a good cheek-to-stock weld is not possible with NVGs mounted on his head.
The M68 CCO is a passive sight that projects no laser onto the target, the collimated red dot is completely inside the sight. As mentioned in our previous post on the CCO, it is recommended that it be zeroed and fired with both eyes open. The M68 will not retain its zero if mounted this way. Zeroing with Aimpoint Shooting Target. Auth with social network: Turn the Torque limiting knob until it clicks two times and stop, Tighten an additional two clicks after firing first three rounds.
If you follow the adjustment grid it will get you there. Mount the M68 CCO onto the mounting bracket mm68 tighten the torque limiting knob until you hear two atrget clicks.
Step by Step Guide
The squares of the M16A2 25 meter Zero Target are 9. All of this training has been conducted to allow you to go back to your units and give them the training to make them a more efficient soldier.
The red dot is visible. It amplifies reflected light such as moonlight, starlight, and sky glow so that the viewed scene becomes clearly visible to the operator. Adjust the M68 CCO until the red dot is centered on the front sight post and centered in the rear sight aperture. When the soldier is ready to fire, the elbows are firmly planted on the ground to prevent the laser from wobbling excessively.