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    IR Flags

    Post by Misanthropic_Gods on Fri Sep 17, 2010 12:48 am

    There are a few different colors of IR flags out there that are used for identification of Friendlies using NVG's, there are Black/Green, Black/Tan, Black/Foliage, Full Color (Also retroreflective)

    This is the one Black/Tan version that I have





    If you look closely, there is a red hue to the flag, this is because the IR filter of my camera isnt blocking out the IR light all the way. It is invisible to the naked eye, but can be seen while using optical electronics such as cameras or NVG's. There ARE reproductions of these out there, so be careful, but this is the only surefire way I know on how to identify them, sometimes it takes a bit to get the right angle so the IR filter is defeated.



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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by Easy Gee on Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:42 pm

    Glad you posted this...I've seen some black and white versions on Ebay uk,no idea how to tell if they are the real deal or not....interesting subject this Wink


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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by nkomo on Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:47 pm

    Here is a green/black version.

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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by nkomo on Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:47 pm

    There is also a full color red/white/blue version in IR as well.
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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by Misanthropic_Gods on Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:08 pm

    nkomo wrote: There is also a full color red/white/blue version in IR as well.


    Thanks for contibuting Arch...and I believe the full color one is IR/Retroreflective. The white is the Retroreflective part, and the red and blue are IR
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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by nkomo on Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:21 pm

    I am not 100% sure, Shane. I have only seen one in person and I think Andrew scarfed it up while we were down at Ft. Bragg.
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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by Misanthropic_Gods on Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:26 pm

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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by nkomo on Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:33 pm

    Misanthropic_Gods wrote:


    Yep....looks like it is. Looks like the way they are making their MP/EOD badges as well.

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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by Misanthropic_Gods on Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:43 pm

    they are actually being made made in 2 different variations, the IR/retroreflective for garrison, and only IR for field use

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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by AndrewA74 on Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:52 pm

    nkomo wrote: I am not 100% sure, Shane. I have only seen one in person and I think Andrew scarfed it up while we were down at Ft. Bragg.

    I wish I had one of the color ones. We both saw one but it was new in the display case.
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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by nkomo on Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:10 pm

    AndrewA74 wrote:
    nkomo wrote: I am not 100% sure, Shane. I have only seen one in person and I think Andrew scarfed it up while we were down at Ft. Bragg.

    I wish I had one of the color ones. We both saw one but it was new in the display case.
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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by AndrewA74 on Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:45 pm

    Here's my well used Green / Black IR Flag:

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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by kriegsmodell on Fri Aug 26, 2011 3:53 am

    Here is a shot of a couple of my velcro backed FOF IR color US flags. Regular pattern and and opposed as given to me by an operator. I also have used/worn examples on LBVs, body armor, and older D-Boy modified Woodland BDUs. If this unit really existed there might even be photographic evidence of SFOD-Delta operators wearing these flags (smile). This insignia is still being used by CAG, JSOC, and other "Cool Guys" and the patches are damn hard to find. My thoughts only and enjoy .......





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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by Mercenary25 on Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:09 am

    I'm after one of those for my Ranger DCU. Great patches.
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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by P-E on Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:32 am

    You can find them here : http://www.1800nametape.com/infrared.htm or on ebay


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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by kriegsmodell on Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:06 pm

    Here is an IR Military Police MP on velcro:



    If already posted, my mistake.





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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by kriegsmodell on Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:13 pm

    And a 4th Infantry Division SSI type insignia that is IR material on velcro.





    Only one I have ever seen. Not sure if it is for a helmet, MP Brassard or something else? In my experience, unusual to find IR items in the form of divisional/unit insignia. My thoughts only .......



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    Re: IR Flags

    Post by Mercenary25 on Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:21 pm

    Lance, I remember when ACU first get issued, many ACU patches being sold in the supplier catalog like Ranger Joe's. They sold reflective variety of SSI for ACU as well. I have never seen one in use before. Maybe you can start a new thread about the IR/reflective SSI.
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