(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    M777A2 Sling Load [Image 7 of 10]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A night-vision image showing a large tandem-rotor helicopter on or near the ground at what appears to be a forward operating base or airfield. Several personnel are visible in the background moving near the aircraft. The characteristic green monochrome tint and grain confirm this was captured through night-vision optics.

    LIGHTNING, AFGHANISTAN

    09.23.2014

    Photo by Spc. Steven Cope 

    Combat Camera Afghanistan

    U.S. Soldiers of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment move to a safe location after hooking up a M777A2 weapon system to a CH47 (Sihanouk) helicopter as part of the retrograde for the closing base, FOB Lightning, Paktya Province, Afghanistan.

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 09.23.2014
    Date Posted: 09.24.2014 09:59
    Photo ID: 1564605
    VIRIN: 140924-A-WE531-007
    Resolution: 5113x2856
    Size: 12.9 MB
    Location: LIGHTNING, AF
    Web Views: 61
    Downloads: 4

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, M777A2 Sling Load [Image 10 of 10], by CPL Steven Cope, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A night vision image showing two individuals lying prone on the ground, captured through what appears to be a night vision optical device indicated by the characteristic green monochrome tones and circular vignetting. The image has the typical grainy, high-contrast appearance of Generation II or III image intensifier night vision equipment. The subjects appear to be in a low-profile position on an outdoor surface.
    A night vision image captured through a Generation II or III image intensifier device, showing at least two armed military personnel in full combat gear. The green monochromatic rendering is characteristic of standard night vision optics. Structures and fencing are visible in the background, suggesting a forward operating base or military compound.
    A night vision image captured through what appears to be a night vision device (NVD), showing military personnel in full combat gear operating in a dark outdoor environment. The characteristic green monochrome phosphor display and circular vignetting are consistent with Generation II or III image intensifier technology. At least two armed individuals in tactical equipment are visible, with a structure discernible in the background.
    A night vision image captured through a green-tinted NVG (Night Vision Goggle) device showing a military operation at night. A large tandem-rotor helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, is visible hovering or landing near what appears to be a forward operating base or outpost. Ground personnel and equipment are visible in the foreground against a mountainous backdrop.
    A night vision (NVG) image showing a large tandem-rotor military helicopter hovering low over a ground position. The green monochromatic imagery is characteristic of Generation 3 image intensification night vision equipment. Personnel and structures are visible on the ground below the aircraft.
    A night vision image showing a large tandem-rotor military helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, hovering or landing at what appears to be a forward operating base or airfield. The image is captured through night vision optics, rendering everything in characteristic green monochrome. Ground personnel and military equipment are visible beneath the aircraft.
    A night-vision image showing a large tandem-rotor helicopter on or near the ground at what appears to be a forward operating base or airfield. Several personnel are visible in the background moving near the aircraft. The characteristic green monochrome tint and grain confirm this was captured through night-vision optics.
    A night vision image showing a large tandem-rotor military helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, hovering or landing in an open field. Personnel and what appears to be equipment or a vehicle are visible beneath the aircraft. Mountains and military structures are visible in the background.
    A night vision image showing a large tandem-rotor military helicopter performing a sling-load operation, lifting what appears to be artillery or heavy equipment from a ground position. The image is captured through night vision optics, rendering everything in characteristic green monochrome. A mountainous terrain and what appear to be military structures or buildings are visible in the background.
    A night vision image showing a large tandem-rotor helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, captured from below against a green-tinted background. The helicopter appears to be conducting a sling load or external lift operation, with cargo or equipment suspended beneath it via cables. The image was captured using night vision optics, giving it the characteristic green monochrome appearance.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    Lightning
    Paktya
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    3CR
    Afghanistan
    field artillery

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery