ENABLING MODERNIZATION
“It is leaps and bounds ahead of what we have right now and what our enemies have right now.”
600 meters, so past where you could effec- tively engage with an M4.”
Te increased range of the optic will allow targets to be identified at farther distances than ever before, and Rapid Target Acqui- sition technology provides the Soldier a passive solution to engage enemies. Picture in Picture and Full Weapon Sight modes allow the Soldier to accurately engage from behind cover and concealment.
“It's pretty cool to be able to put my head down and engage targets without actu- ally compromising cover,” said Williams. “I could stay completely behind cover, my eyes and head not even looking in the direction of the target, and utilize my FWS-I pumped into the ENVG-B and effectively engage my targets that way.”
Williams adds, “Another good thing about the FWS-I is that it eliminates us having to use a laser, which is a big thing because if we're engaging with a near-peer because they will be able to tell where we're at immediately if we’re using lasers.”
CONCLUSION Te integrated ENVG-B, Nett Warrior and FWS-I kit delivers the increased situ- ational awareness, communication and lethality to save lives and ensure undeni- able near peer overmatch.
“It has definitely grown on me,” said Williams. “At first I didn't like it at all. I was like, just give me the NODs [night observation devices] and let's go on, but it has grown on me and in certain situ- ations, I think it can help save lives and win the fight.”
Nearly 5,000 ENVG-Bs have been fielded from the directed requirement thus far. Meanwhile, the ENVG-B program of record has entered low-rate production. Nett Warrior will be fielded to 3rd Infan- try Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in July 2021.
For more information go to
peosoldier.com or @PEOSoldier on social media.
COURTNEY E. BACON is a public affairs specialist providing PEO Soldier PM IVAS contract support on behalf of TMGL LLC. She has a B.S. from George Mason University
in biology and is
working toward a master’s degree in biodefense and international security from George Mason’s Schar School of Policy and Government. She previously worked in communications and public affairs for the Defense Information Systems Agency.
EYES WIDE OPEN
The ENVG-B uses fused white phosphor and thermal technologies. It delivers dual-tubes with improved image intensification, resolution and fused thermal overlay for unmatched visibility at night. (Photo by Courtney E. Bacon, PEO Soldier)
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