What determins what optics you get on your rifle in the military?

I see photos of Marines and Soldiers who have Trijicon ACOG's while others just have iron sights? What determins what Optics you get on your rifle? Do you have to buy them or does the military provide them?What determins what optics you get on your rifle in the military?Note: OPTICS are not the end all be all in combat shooting. YES, they are great to have and IF used. They increase your chance of hitting your target WHEN you are aiming at the target. Often in urban and countering an ambush REFLEXIVE fire is what either kills the enemy or gets their heads down. I personally shoot iron sights but use my scope (4 power on an adapter attached to the carrying handle) for scanning and intimidation. I also have never found the CCO / red dot (M-68) to be worth the cost. I just go front sight post / waistline to line up a snap shot in close quarters. The PEQ-2 and PEQ-4 are must haves for night reflexive fire. In an OP at night then I'd mount a PAS-13(L) in place of my carrying handle / scope.



1) Depends on your units Table of Organization and Equipment.

2) Depends on your particular skill/assignment within your unit.

3) You can buy and bring your own (optics, accessories) so long as your chain of command says it's OK.

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