Night Vision Goggle

In the"nite lab," Capt. Tom Massa, Air Force Night Vision Goggle Academic Instructor Course director, adjusts the lighting on the terrain board (a scale model of desert mountain urban environments) to demonstrate the effects of shadows, illumination and contrast on NVG visual performance. (photo by Capt. Alex Ramos)

NIGHT VISION GOGGLE - ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR TRAINING DEBUTS AT RANDOLPH

Published July 2, 2007
By Staff Sgt. Lindsey Maurice
12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Randolph set a new training milestone Jan. 29 as it began its first Air Force Night Vision Goggle Academic Instructor Course.

The course, which is one and a half days, is aimed at teaching Airmen already familiar with NVGs (such as pilots, navigators, loadmasters, engineers, flight surgeons, etc.) more advanced instruction that they can take with them to their respective units and train others.

"NVGs are dangerous if you don't know how to properly adjust and focus them to obtain maximum visual performance," said Capt. Mike Boyer, a rated course instructor. "We want to (ensure) everyone who comes through this course is fully confident and can share their knowledge with others."