Posted on Jul 25, 2020
To my fellow SMs with glasses: I just graduated AIT. When I get to my unit, will there be a variety of glasses to choose from?
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If I am stuck with BCGs I would like to know. Also, if there is a variety, are prescription sunglasses something that vision will issue me?
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You’re lucky the Army went to the metal frame BCGs, when I came in the Army had the light brown plastic frame ones that really were birth control.
Once you get to your unit you are able to get two new pair of issue glasses and choose one civilian pair from a range of modest styles. Nothing fancy or expensive, just normal styles. You're authorized to pick up a new set of those every year.
Once you get to your unit you are able to get two new pair of issue glasses and choose one civilian pair from a range of modest styles. Nothing fancy or expensive, just normal styles. You're authorized to pick up a new set of those every year.
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Oh I don’t mind the BCGs. They don’t look that bad. I was just spoiled by my civilians priorctocthe army. The lenses were taller so my FOV was larger.
I appreciate the info SPC Boyd
I appreciate the info SPC Boyd
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SPC (Join to see) you can still wear your old glasses if you like, or take your new prescription to a civilian location and buy new ones. You can even wear contacts if you like. Just don’t wear contacts in the field, that’s how people go blind
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Yes you can get new frames but the selection is limited but an improvement from BCG's.
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