Are USCAMEL 10X50 Marine binoculars appropriate or deficient for combat use or a reconnaissance mission on today's battlefield?

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Sun, 19 May 2024 15:58:40 -0400

I bought these binoculars from Amazon:

USCAMEL 10X50 Marine Binoculars for Adults with Rangefinder Compass, Waterproof Marine Binoculars for Sailing Boating Fishing https://a.co/d/1m7xJbK

They seem good to me, but this is not my area of expertise. What problems do you see in them? I'm a private military contractor and I need a decent pair for Ukraine and maybe other locations.

Amazon.com

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made May 19 at 2024 9:54 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sun, 19 May 2024 21:54:00 -0400

I would suggest that you go to a sporting goods store and ask to see that various binoculars available see what style suits your needs. Once you find a good pair then order them on-line.
The link to the ones above is a set of nice binoculars but I would also recommend you find a smaller set for simply the weigh and compactness moving through woodland areas by crawling, stealthy movement or running.

Below is a link to view before you search:
https://youtu.be/_AyPBEte6rk

Understanding Binoculars and What to Look For When Buying Them

Binoculars are essential for enjoying birds and nature. Mark delves into the "numbers" to help you understand them and what to look in helping you make an in...

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made May 20 at 2024 3:48 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Mon, 20 May 2024 15:48:03 -0400

Off Subject, BUT:
Why Do Survival Kits NOT Contain A Magnifying Glass?
Not So Much For Just Increasing The Visual Effect,
But To Use To Magnify The Suns Power To Start Fires.
Thereby Reducing Or Eliminating The Need For Matches,
And Other Disposable Supplies, Which Require Replacements?

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made May 22 at 2024 1:07 AM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Wed, 22 May 2024 01:07:26 -0400

they look ok but you neet to see what the shock rating is, are the lenses coated for laser protection and most importantly, is the scale inside the optic a Mil Radian scale, that is adaptable for range finding on a MGRS map or is it set up for a different scale and using UTM maps. UGRS and UTM are similar but not exactly the same.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made May 22 at 2024 1:27 AM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Wed, 22 May 2024 01:27:27 -0400

I would also suggest a Garmin Instinct Solar Power watch. it is >$300 and gives you real-time GPS location in multiple formats, updated in real-time as you move and recharge using a built-in solar panel. Since I retired from the Army I have done both air and ground search and rescue (SAR) and am a graduate of the NC Wilderness SAR Team Leader Course. It is awesome to relay a detailed and absolute location over a radio. Add to this a good range finder (I use a Bresser 800) also >$300 bucks and with that, and a map I can call a polar plot in just a minute or so.
If you have the chance add a Leupold LTO Tracker 2 Termal viewer. It is a high-impact aluminum 30mm tube that using a co-witness mount and placed in front of an M68 CCO converts the M68 into a lightweight Thermal Weapons sight, using the non-magnification feature on the LTO (It will magnify up to x6 but with the CCo use X0) and the red dot on the CCO, they can be co-witnessed on an M-4 to great effect. All three of these and a Number three with Bacon can be obtained for less than $1200.