SECTION I. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
Instructional The recommended hours to teach this lesson are:
Hours
|
Type Instruction |
Hours/Method |
|
Conference |
1.0/C |
|
PE |
0.0/ |
|
Test |
0.0/ |
|
Test Review |
0.0/ |
|
Total Hours |
1.0/ |
Prerequisite BFV-ODS Sustainment Training lessons:
Lessons · Introduction
· Stowage Improvements
Clearance and This is an unclassified lesson.
Access
References
|
Number |
Title |
Date |
Para
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Additional
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TM 9-2350-284-10-1-1 |
Fighting Vehicle, Infantry, Operation Desert Storm M2A2 ODS and Fighting Vehicle, Cavalry, Operation Desert Storm M3A2 ODS, Hull |
May 96 |
None |
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|
TM 9-2350-284-10-2-1 |
Fighting Vehicle, Infantry, Operation Desert Storm M2A2 ODS and Fighting Vehicle, Cavalry, Operation Desert Storm M3A2 ODS, Turret |
May 96 |
None |
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|
None |
1-29th Infantry Regiment ODS BFV Instructor Evaluation Guide |
Jun 96 |
None |
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None |
1-29th Infantry Regiment ODS BFV Student Evaluation Guide |
Jun 96 |
None |
Student Study None.
Assignments
Instructor This lesson requires one principal and one assistant instructor per 25 students.
Requirements
Additional None.
Support
Personnel
Equipment This lesson requires the following equipment:
Required · Overhead projector with spare bulb.
· Projector screen.
· Pointer.
· One DVE per three students.
· Extension cord.
· Name and classroom lectern boards.
· Visitor's folder.
Materials
Required
|
Instructor Materials |
Student Materials |
|
1. Lesson instructor guide.
|
1. Lesson student guide.
|
Classroom, This lesson requires a classroom able to accommodate 25 students, 1 instructor,
Trianing Area, 1 assistant instructor, 1 overhead projector, and 1 screen.
and Range
Requirements
Ammunition None.
Requirements
Instructional · The instructor prepares to present this lesson by studying this instructor's guide and the reference
Guidance materials.
· The instructor should ensure the students train on a BFV-ODS to reinforce their newly-learned skills.
Safety · Soldiers should not touch, eat, or inhale particles of a broken DVE window. The infrared (IR)
Requirements window contains germanium which is toxic. The broken glass may cut personnel if touched.
· Soldiers should be careful when installing or removing the DVE. The DVE weighs 17 pounds and
can cause personal injury if dropped.
Risk Low.
Assessment
Level
Environmental None.
Considerations
Proponent
Lesson Plan
Approval
|
Name |
Rank |
Position |
Date |
|
Robert J. Fulcher, Jr. |
COL |
Commander, 29th Infantry Regiment |
SECTION II. INTRODUCTION
Motivation Use the following points to motivate the students:
· The difference in winning or surviving in combat depends upon the ability to see, move, and maneuver
effectively on the battlefield.
· The Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) provides the BFV-ODS operator the ability to perform tactical
movement and maneuvers despite the haze of the battlefield, darkness, and adverse
weather conditions.
Terminal The terminal learning objective for this lesson is:
Learning
Objective
|
Action |
Identify DVE components, their functionality, and how to install, operate, remove, and maintain the DVE at the operator level, |
|
Condition |
given the materials presented in this lesson, |
|
Standard |
and successfully complete four of the five checks-on-learning. |
Instructional SHOW VGT DVE-1, BFV-ODS - Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE).
Lead-in
GOOD MORNING. I AM _______________________________________.
DURING THE NEXT HOUR YOU WILL LEARN TO IDENTIFY THE DVE COMPONENTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONALITY AND HOW TO INSTALL, OPERATE, AND REMOVE THE DVE. YOU WILL ALSO LEARN TO PERFORM OPERATOR MAINTENANCE ON THE DVE.
THE DVE PROVIDES THE BFV-ODS OPERATOR THE ABILITY TO MOVE TACTICALLY AND MANEUVER WITHOUT REGARD TO BATTLEFIELD HAZE, DARKNESS, OR ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
THE DVE WILL EVENTUALLY BE ADDED TO MOST TACTICAL VEHICLES. AT THIS TIME IT IS FOUND ON THE BRADLEY ODS AND THE HIGH MOBILITY MULTIPURPOSE WHEELED VEHICLE (HMMWV) WHEN PART OF THE SMOKE GENERATION SYSTEM.
REMOVE VGT DVE-1.
VGT DVE-1
Safety SHOW VGT DVE-2, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Safety Summary.
Summary
THE WARNING SHOWN ON THIS VGT IDENTIFIES DANGERS THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO BRADLEY CREW MEMBERS. DO NOT MIS-HANDLE THE DVE.
REMOVE VGT DVE-2.
VGT DVE-2
SECTION III. PRESENTATION
Enabling The first ELO for this lesson is:
Learning
Objective
(ELO) 1
|
Action |
Identify the DVE functions, capabilities, and components, |
|
Condition |
given the material presented in this instruction, |
|
Standard |
and successfully complete the check-on-learning. |
DVE Function SHOW VGT DVE-3, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Function.
THE DVE CONVERTS INFRARED (IR) LIGHT INTO AN IMAGE THAT IS SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY MODULE SCREEN. HERE IS AN APC AS SEEN BY THE NAKED EYE AND, ON THE RIGHT, BY THE DVE. NOTE HOW THE RELATIVELY HOT TRACKS AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT, PARTIALLY MASKED BY THE APC’S TRIM VANE, ARE VISIBLE TO THE DVE.
VGT DVE-3
DVE REMOVE VGT DVE-3 AND SHOW VGT DVE-4, Driver's Vision Enhancer - Capability.
Capabilities
ALTHOUGH THE DVE ASSISTS VISION IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS, IT CANNOT SEE EVERYTHING THAT IS OTHERWISE VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE. IT’S RESOLUTION CAPABILITY IS MORE THAN ADEQUATE, HOWEVER. THE DVE CAN DETECT AND DISPLAY A 22-INCH OBJECT AT A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 125 METERS AND A PERSON STANDING AT APPROXIMATELY 400 METERS.
REMOVE VGT DVE-4.
VGT DVE-4
DVE SHOW VGT-5, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Capability, Continued.
Capabilities,
Continued
THE DVE’S FIELD OF VIEW IS 40 DEGREES OF AZIMUTH AND 30 DEGREES OF ELEVATION, AS SHOWN HERE. ADDITIONALLY, THE DVE CAN SLEW 30 DEGREES LEFT OR RIGHT, AND IT CAN SLEW UP 10 DEGREES. THUS, 100 DEGREES OF AZIMUTH AND 40 DEGREES OF ELEVATION CAN BE VIEWED BY THE DVE.
FOR DRIVING, THE DVE SHOULD BE IN THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD AND ZERO-DEGREE POSITIONS FOR AZIMUTH AND ELEVATION. IF YOU DO NOT OBSERVE THIS CAUTION, YOUR VISUAL PERSPECTIVE WILL LIKELY CAUSE YOU TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD.
REMOVE VGT-5.
VGT DVE-5
DVE SHOW VGT DVE-6, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Components.
Components
THIS VGT SHOWS THE BACK SIDE--THE SIDE THAT FACES AWAY FROM THE BRADLEY DRIVER--OF THE DVE. THE THREE DVE SUBASSEMBLIES ARE THE HEAD MIRROR, DISPLAY MODULE, AND THE SENSOR MODULE.
REMOVE VGT DVE-6.
VGT DVE-6
DVE SHOW VGT-7, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Components, Continued.
Components,
Continued
THE FRONT SIDE OF THE DVE FACES THE DRIVER. THIS VGT SHOWS TWO OF THE THREE SUBASSEMBLIES--THE HEAD MIRROR AND THE DISPLAY MODULE. IT ALSO SHOWS THE TILT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS--THERE IS ONE ON BOTH SIDES. THESE KNOBS PERMIT ADJUSTING THE TILT OF THE DISPLAY MODULE SCREEN TO THE DRIVER’S LINE-OF-SIGHT.
REMOVE VGT-7.
VGT DVE-7
Tilt Adjustment SHOW VGT DVE-8, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Components, Continued.
BECAUSE THE DISPLAY TILT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS DO NOT FULLY SECURE THE DISPLAY MODULE, THE SCREEN TILT LOCKING BRACKET MUST BE USED. TIGHTENING BOTH THE DISPLAY TILT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS AND THE SCREEN TILT LOCKING BRACKET WILL SECURE THE DISPLAY MODULE AT THE SELECTED TILT ANGLE.
REMOVE VGT DVE-8.
VGT DVE-8
DVE SHOW VGT-9, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Installation.
Installation
BOTH THE MASTER AND DVE POWER SWITCHES MUST BE OFF WHEN INSTALLING THE DVE. THE DVE INSTALLS IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE FORWARD M17 PERISCOPE/VISION BLOCK. TO INSTALL THE DVE, THE M17 PERISCOPE/VISION BLOCK MUST BE REMOVED AND SECURED. THE DVE USES THE SAME CLAMPS WITH THUMBSCREWS AS THE FORWARD PERISCOPE/VISION BLOCK. THE DRIVER MUST HOLD THE 17-POUND DVE SECURELY IN PLACE WHILE TIGHTENING THE RETAINING THUMBSCREWS. FAILING THIS, THE DVE COULD FALL ON THE DRIVER AND POSSIBLY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
REMOVE VGT-9.
VGT DVE-9
ELO 2 The second ELO for this lesson is:
|
Action |
Identify the DVE controls and their functions, |
|
Condition |
given the material presented in this instruction, |
|
Standard |
and successfully complete the checks-on-learning. |
DVE Controls SHOW VGT DVE-10, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Controls.
THE DVE HAS SEVERAL CONTROLS THAT THE DRIVER USES TO OPERATE THE DVE:
· THE POWER ON (UP) AND OFF (DOWN) TOGGLE SWITCH.
· THE VIDEO TOGGLE SWITCH HAS TWO POSITIONS--SENSOR (UP) AND EXT
(DOWN). SENSOR SELECTS THE INTERNAL SENSOR FOR DISPLAY; EXT
SELECTS AN EXTERNAL SOURCE FOR DISPLAY ON THE DISPLAY MODULE.
· NOTE THAT THE POWER AND VIDEO SWITCHES HAVE A COVER THAT
PREVENTS INADVERTENT ACTIVATION.
· THE POLARITY SWITCH HAS TWO POSITIONS THAT SELECT THE POLARITY OF
THE THERMAL IMAGE ON THE DISPLAY MODULE. IN THE WHITE-HOT (UP)
POSITION, OBJECTS RADIATING MORE IR LIGHT ARE BRIGHTER. IN THE
BLACK-HOT (DOWN) POSITION, OBJECTS RADIATING LESS IR LIGHT APPEAR
BRIGHTER.
· DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CONTROL ADJUSTS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY
BACKGROUND.
· THE SENSOR LEVEL AND GAIN CONTROLS ADJUST THE VIDEO LEVEL AND
GAIN (CONTRAST) IN EITHER THE AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL MODE. WE
RECOMMEND THE AUTO SETTING BECAUSE THE INTERNAL CIRCUITRY
DETERMINES EXTREMES AND ADJUSTS VIDEO LEVEL AND GAIN WHILE THE
DRIVER TENDS TO STEERING.
REMOVE VGT DVE-10.
VGT DVE-10
DVE Controls, SHOW VGT DVE-11, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Controls, Continued.
Continued
THE AZIMUTH, ELEVATION, AND WIPER CONTROLS ARE SHOWN HERE.
· DEPRESS THE AZIMUTH LOCK TO DISENGAGE AND SLEW THE HEAD
MIRROR--PUSH TO SLEW TO THE LEFT OR PULL TO SLEW TO THE RIGHT UP
TO 30 DEGREES. WHEN THE AZIMUTH LOCK IS RELEASED, THE DEVICE
ENGAGES THE LOCKING HEAD MIRROR IN THE ZERO DEGREE POSITION.
· PUSH THE ELEVATION HANDLE FORWARD TO SLEW THE HEAD MIRROR UP AS
MUCH AS 10 DEGREES. PULL THE HANDLE BACK TO THE DETENT POSITION
TO BRING THE HEAD MIRROR BACK TO LEVEL.
· THE WIPER CONTROL PERMITS CLEANING WATER OFF THE IR WINDOW. PULL
THE CONTROL DOWN TO MOVE THE WIPER. THE CONTROL IS
SPRING-LOADED AND RETURNS TO THE UP POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
REMOVE VGT DVE-11.
VGT DVE-11
DVE Controls, SHOW VGT DVE-12, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Controls, Continued.
Continued
THE POWER INPUT CONNECTOR AND THE VEHICLE POWER CABLE CONNECTOR (24 VOLTS--THE DVE CAN OPERATE ON 16 TO 32 VOLTS) MUST BE SECURELY CONNECTED TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE DVE. WHEN DISCONNECTED, THE VEHICLE POWER CABLE CONNECTOR MUST BE SECURED TO THE HATCH COVER ADAPTER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTOR. NOTE THE CAUTION. THE DVE HAS NO INTERNAL BATTERY. ENSURE THE VEHICLE POWER CABLE CONNECTOR IS SECURED TO THE HATCH COVER ADAPTER. WITHOUT VEHICLE POWER, THE DVE IS INOPERABLE.
REMOVE VGT DVE-12.
VGT DVE-12
ELO 3 The third ELO for this lesson is:
|
Action |
List the procedures to operate, shut down, and remove the DVE, |
|
Condition |
given the material presented in this instruction, |
|
Standard |
and successfully complete the checks-on-learning. |
Operate the SHOW VGT DVE-13, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Operation.
DVE
TO PLACE THE DVE IN OPERATION, THE DRIVER:
· STEP 1. ENSURES THE POWER SWITCH IS OFF.
· STEP 2. TOGGLES THE VIDEO SWITCH TO SENSOR (UP).
· STEP 3. MOVES THE POLARITY SWITCH TO WHT-HOT.
REMOVE VGT DVE-13.
VGT DVE-13
Operate the SHOW VGT DVE-14, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Operation, Continued.
DVE,
Continued
CONTINUING WITH THE STEPS TO OPERATE THE DVE, THE DRIVER:
· STEP 4. TURNS THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CONTROL COUNTER-CLOCKWISE TO
ITS FULL STOP POSITION, THEN 1/4-TURN CLOCKWISE.
· STEP 5. TURNS THE SENSOR LEVEL AND GAIN CONTROLS
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE TO THE DETENT POSITION (AUTO).
REMOVE VGT DVE-14.
VGT DVE-14
Operate the SHOW VGT DVE-15, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Operation, Continued.
DVE,
Continued
THE DRIVER ENSURES THE:
· STEP 6. HEAD MIRROR AZIMUTH IS IN THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD POSITION AND
THE HEAD MIRROR ELEVATION IS IN THE ZERO-DEGREE POSITION FOR
DRIVING.
· STEP 7. TILT OF THE DISPLAY MODULE IS ADJUSTED SO IT IS 90 DEGREES TO
THE DRIVER’S LINE-OF-SIGHT.
REMOVE VGT DVE-15.
VGT DVE-15
Operate the SHOW VGT DVE-16, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Operation, Continued.
DVE,
Continued
WHEN STEPS 1 THROUGH 7 HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THE DRIVER:
· STEP 8. TURNS THE MASTER POWER SWITCH TO ON.
· STEP 9. TURNS THE DVE POWER SWITCH TO ON. UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS,
YOU WILL HAVE A DVE IMAGE IN 30 TO 45 SECONDS. IN EXTREME
CONDITIONS, IT COULD TAKE UP TO 5 MINUTES.
REMOVE VGT DVE-16.
VGT DVE-16
Operate the SHOW VGT DVE-17, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Operation, Continued.
DVE,
Continued
STEP 10 IS A CHECK OF THE CONTROL SETTINGS TO OBTAIN OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PLACING THE DVE IN OPERATION, THE DRIVER:
· ENSURES THE DISPLAY MODULE IS POSITIONED 90 DEGREES TO HIS
LINE-OF-SIGHT.
· CHECKS THAT HIS SEAT HEIGHT IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED.
· ENSURES THE SENSOR LEVEL AND GAIN ARE IN THE AUTO POSITION, AND THE
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CONTROL IS AS DIM AS POSSIBLE.
WHEN THERMAL SCENES ARE CHANGING RAPIDLY, YOU SHOULD ADJUST THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS CONTROL ONLY AFTER THE VIDEO STABILIZES. THIS TAKES 1 TO 2 SECONDS.
REMOVE VGT DVE-17.
VGT DVE-17
Polarity Switch SHOW VGT DVE-18, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Polarity.
IN STEP 3 OF THE OPERATION PROCEDURE, THE DRIVER PLACED THE POLARITY SWITCH IN THE WHT-HOT POSITION. THE BRADLEY DRIVER CAN READILY TELL IF HE IS IN WHT-HOT OR BLK-HOT BECAUSE THE DISPLAY SCREEN SHOWS A WHT-HOT OR BLK-HOT INDICATOR.
· WHEN THE POLARITY SWITCH IS IN WHT-HOT, A WHITE RECTANGLE DISPLAYS
ON THE DISPLAY MODULE SCREEN.
· WHEN THE POLARITY SWITCH IS IN BLK-HOT, A BLACK RECTANGLE DISPLAYS
ON THE DISPLAY MODULE SCREEN.
REMOVE VGT DVE-18.
VGT DVE-18
Polarity SHOW VGT DVE-19, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Polarity, Continued.
Switch,
Continued
THIS VGT DESCRIBES HOW THE DISPLAY IMAGE USUALLY APPEARS IN THE WHITE HOT AND BLACK HOT VIEWS. IN THE WHT-HOT POSITION, OBJECTS RADIATING MORE IR LIGHT ARE BRIGHTER; AND IN BLK-HOT, OBJECTS RADIATING LESS IR LIGHT ARE BRIGHTER. WHT-HOT IS USUALLY THE BETTER SETTING, AS THE EYE IS DRAWN TO BRIGHT OBJECTS. WHT-HOT MAY NOT BE BEST IF THE BACKGROUND IS RELATIVELY HOT.
REMOVE VGT DVE-19.
VGT DVE-19
Polarity SHOW VGT DVE-20, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Polarity, Continued.
Switch,
Continued
THIS VGT COMPARES THE IR IMAGES THE DRIVER WOULD SEE IN THE WHITE-HOT AND BLACK-HOT POSITIONS AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY. NOTICE HOW THE IMAGE CHANGES WITH TIME OF DAY AND CHANGING TEMPERATURES. ALTHOUGH WHITE-HOT IS GENERALLY BEST, YOU CAN SEE THAT OPERATOR EXPERIENCE WILL DETERMINE THE BEST SETTING.
REMOVE VGT DVE-20.
VGT DVE-20
Sensor Level SHOW VGT DVE-21, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Sensor Level and Gain.
and Gain
IN STEP 5 OF THE PROCEDURE TO OPERATE THE DVE, THE DRIVER PLACED THE SENSOR LEVEL AND GAIN CONTROLS IN THE DETENT (AUTO) POSITION. THIS VGT SHOWS EXAMPLES OF THE IMAGERY FOR DISTINCT AND SHADY OBJECTS IN DARK AND LIGHT BACKGROUNDS FOR DIFFERING SENSOR LEVEL AND GAIN SETTINGS. AUTO SHOULD BE THE INITIAL SETTING FOR THE SENSOR LEVEL AND GAIN CONTROLS BECAUSE THE INTERNAL DVE CIRCUITRY WILL DETERMINE THE EXTREMES AND ADJUST THE VIDEO LEVEL AND GAIN. EXPERIENCED DRIVERS CAN MAKE FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON THE TERRAIN, WEATHER, AND TIME OF DAY.
REMOVE VGT DVE-21.
VGT DVE-21
DVE Shutdown SHOW VGT DVE-22, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Shutdown.
WHEN SHUTTING THE DVE DOWN, THE DRIVER ENSURES:
· STEP 1. THE HEAD MIRROR AZIMUTH IS IN THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD POSITION,
AND THE ELEVATION IS IN THE ZERO-DEGREE POSITION.
· STEP 2. THE SENSOR LEVEL AND GAIN ARE IN AUTO.
REMOVE VGT DVE-22.
VGT DVE-22
Shutdown, SHOW VGT DVE-23, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Shutdown, Continued.
Continued
REMOVE VGT DVE-23.
VGT DVE-23
Removing the SHOW VGT DVE-24, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Removal.
DVE
TO REMOVE THE DVE, THE DRIVER DISCONNECTS THE DVE AND VEHICLE POWER CONNECTORS. HE SECURES THE VEHICLE POWER CONNECTOR TO THE HATCH COVER ADAPTER.
THE DRIVER SECURELY GRASPS THE DVE AS HE REMOVES IT. THIS PRECLUDES THE DVE FROM FALLING AND CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
THE DRIVER LOOSENS THE THUMBSCREWS TO RELEASE THE CLAMPS HOLDING THE DVE IN POSITION. HE THEN REMOVES AND SECURES THE DVE, AND INSTALLS THE M17 PERISCOPE IN ITS PLACE.
REMOVE VGT DVE-24.
ELO 4 The fourth ELO for this lesson is:
|
Action |
Perform DVE preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and troubleshooting, |
|
Condition |
given the material presented in this instruction, |
|
Standard |
and successfully complete the checks-on-learning. |
THOROUGH PMCS AND DRIVER CLEANING OF THE IR WINDOW AND THE DISPLAY MODULE SCREEN ARE ESSENTIAL TO GOOD DVE PERDFORMANCE. PMCS SHOULD BE PERFORMED WHEN THE DVE IS INSTALLED OR REMOVED FROM THE BRADLEY.
THE TECHNICAL MANUAL SHOULD BE USED AS A GUIDE WHEN CONDUCTING PMCS.
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INCLUDES CLEANING THE IR WINDOW AND DISPLAY MODULE SCREEN.
NOTE THE PRECAUTION. A DIRTY IR WINDOW OR DISPLAY SCREEN WILL DEGRADE THE DVE'S PERFORMANCE. KEEP THEM CLEAN.
REMOVE VGT DVE-25.
VGT DVE-25
PMCS and SHOW VGT DVE-26, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Troubleshooting.
Trouble-
Shooting, IF THE DVE VIDEO SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED, THE NO VIDEO BAR WILL
Continued APPEAR. IF THE NO VIDEO BAR DOES APPEAR, OR IF THE VIDEO SIGNAL
RETURNS AND THE BAR REMAINS, YOU CAN CLEAR IT BY STOPPING THE BFV
AND CYCLING THE DVE POWER SWITCH OFF AND THEN ON.
REMOVE VGT DVE-26.
VGT DVE-26
SECTION IV. SUMMARY
Review/ DURING THIS LESSON, YOU LEARNED ABOUT THE DVE, ITS CONTROLS, AND
Summary of THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE CONTROLS. WE DISCUSSED THE PROCEDURES TO
Lesson PLACE THE DVE IN OPERATION AND TO OPTIMIZE ITS OPERATION. YOU
LEARNED TO SHUT THE DVE DOWN, TO CONDUCT PMCS, AND TO
TROUBLESHOOT THE DVE.
Check on ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE MATERIAL WE HAVE COVERED?
Learning
NOTE: Answer questions posed by the students before moving on.
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WILL CHECK YOUR GRASP OF THE MATERIAL COVERED IN THIS LESSON.
SHOW VGT DVE-27, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Check on Learning.
WHAT ARE THE DVE SUBASSEMBLIES?
NOTE: Allow the students a few minutes to offer their answers, then tell
them the correct answer is "C."
REMOVE VGT DVE-27.
VGT DVE-27
Check on SHOW VGT DVE-28, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Check on Learning, Continued.
Learning,
Continued
WHEN DRIVING WITH A DVE, IN WHAT POSITION SHOULD THE AZIMUTH AND ELEVATION CONTROLS BE SET?
NOTE: Allow the students a few minutes to offer their answers, then tell
them the correct answer is "C."
REMOVE VGT DVE-28.
VGT DVE-28
Check on SHOW VGT DVE-29, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Check on Learning, Continued.
Learning,
Continued
WHAT POSITION SHOULD THE POLARITY SWITCH BE IN BEFORE TURNING THE DVE ON?
NOTE: Allow the students a few minutes to offer their answers, then tell
them the correct answer is "D."
REMOVE VGT DVE-29.
VGT DVE-29
Check on SHOW VGT DVE-30, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Check on Learning, Continued.
Learning,
Continued
WHEN SHOULD PMCS BE PERFORMED?
NOTE: Allow the students a few minutes to offer their answers, then tell
them the correct answer is "D."
REMOVE VGT DVE-30.
VGT DVE-30
Check on SHOW VGT DVE-31, Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Check on Learning, Continued.
Learning,
Continued
WHAT SHOULD BE USED TO CLEAN THE DISPLAY MODULE SCREEN?
NOTE: Allow the students a few minutes to offer their answers, then tell
them the correct answer is "D."
REMOVE VGT DVE-31.
THE DVE IS INVALUABLE TO THE DRIVER’S ABILITY TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS IN ADVERSE VISUAL CONDITIONS. THIS INSTRUCTION GIVES YOU A JUMP ON YOUR CIVILIAN COLLEAGUES. THE DVE WILL BE AN OPTION ON SOME POVs IN 1998 OR 1999. THIS CONCLUDES THE LESSON ON THE DRIVER’S VISION ENHANCER.
VGT DVE-31
SECTION V. MASTER VIEWGRAPH LIST
Viewgraph List The following table shows the viewgraphs used with this lesson:
|
Master Viewgraph List | |
|
Number |
Title |
|
DVE-1 |
BFV-ODS - Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE) |
|
DVE-2 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Safety Warning |
|
DVE-3 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Function |
|
DVE-4 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Capability |
|
DVE-5 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Capability, Continued |
|
DVE-6 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Components |
|
DVE-7 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Components, Continued |
|
DVE-8 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Components, Continued |
|
DVE-9 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Installation |
|
DVE-10 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Controls |
|
DVE-11 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Controls, Continued |
|
DVE-12 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Controls, Continued |
|
DVE-13 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Operation |
|
DVE-14 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Operation, Continued |
|
DVE-15 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Operation, Continued |
|
DVE-16 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Operation, Continued |
|
DVE-17 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Operation, Continued |
|
DVE-18 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Polarity |
|
DVE-19 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Polarity, Continued |
|
DVE-20 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Polarity, Continued |
|
DVE-21 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Sensor Level and Gain |
|
DVE-22 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Shutdown |
|
DVE-23 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Shutdown, Continued |
|
DVE-24 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Removal |
|
DVE-25 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - PMCS |
|
DVE-26 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Troubleshooting |
|
DVE-27 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Check on Learning |
|
DVE-28 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Check on Learning, Continued |
|
DVE-29 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Check on Learning, Continued |
|
DVE-30 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Check on Learning, Continued |
|
DVE-31 |
Driver’s Vision Enhancer - Check on Learning, Continued |