Army Glasses Frames

Those blakc glasses they have always used are just awfull, not that ill be training with any women because of my MOS but still its like a morale buster. My recruiter said some of them are using new M-Frame type glasses, is this true? Or am I going to have to wair the RPG's.
Damn so I do have to wear those then? Stupid recruiters, its worse than buying a used car at an armenain car lot. Theres just no truth!

Like you said, No women to impress....but you'll be able to see...get new ones after graduation

2007-03-23 14:21:11 by sgreger1

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Lol the answers gave me a few laughs :P

BCGs are awesome. Wear them with pride, they look like they can take a bullet.

2008-11-17 10:29:49 by Charles

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I wear glasses and am about to go to basic, are they still using the huge black frame ones like a DR/Nerd would wear in the 70's or are they using a newer model, my recruiter says newer model but I have heard different from others. Anyone been thoguh recently and know if any of this is true?
@ Kali

Damn, I am wondering if I should get a restraining order against you or just ask you on a date? lol, your husband you speak of so much on Y!A would be upset... but you would be happy, thats all that matters right?

The shexy uniform makes up for those old style glasses...

2007-04-17 13:04:47 by libh8r13f

Price: $15.99 $6.50

She's done away with the Army issue black frame glasses, the messy hair and wearing sharper clothes.

Funny, because I was just thinking she needs to go back with the nerdy black framed glasses. She had that hidden sex kitten look about her with the glasses on.

2008-09-15 17:36:41 by R J

I'm thinking about joining the Army National Guard. And I don't want to seem whiny, but do I really have to wear those horrible Army-issue glasses? I can't get away w/o wearing glasses or contacts because, without corrective aids, my sight is extremely poor. I.e., absolutely no driving, reading, NOTHING. Would I be allowed to wear my civilian glasses? They aren't flamboyantly colored or oddly shaped--just plain black plastic in a rounded/rectangular shape. Or perhaps wear my contacts?
but if I do have to wear them, are the Army glasses any smaller these days than they used to be? and do you get different frame choices? And after Basic, when I do my weekends and 2-weeks-a-year in the Guard, would I have to wear the Army glasses for those?
And really, does wearing glasses make Basic any harder than those who don't have to? I really hate to wear glasses, I much prefer contacts when I'm working out or working outside. It seems like the glasses in Basic would get all scratched and dirty and slide down your nose from all the sweat and stuff. if anybody has gone through Basic with glasses, I'd appreciate hearing about your experience.
I really appreciate any answers/advice you guys can give me. I won't let such a stupid thing like glasses define whether I serve my country, but I do want to get all the details. I will probably end up serving, but I want to get all possible info first. Thank you!
If you are a past, present, or future Armed Service member, I thank you very much for serving us. God bless America!!

Don't let glasses influence your decision to enlist. The only time you'll have to wear the BCGs is at Basic Training. You can wear almost whatever you want (contacts, conservative civillian frames) when you get back to your Guard unit.

Make sure your prescription is up to date before you leave for Basic, and bring a set of glasses with your current prescription. Do not bring contacts. You will get issued two sets of BCGs in Basic training. Not to worry, though - everyone with bad eyesight will get BCGs too. No one will care. You may also get a set of civilian style glasses issued to you. This is a fairly recent change to Basic Training, but it will be up to your Drill Sergeants when (and if) you can wear them. Really, it's better to wear the BCGs in the field - the last thing you want is for your glasses to break.

At the PX at your Reception Battalion, make sure you purchase at least 2-3 pair of eye glass retaining straps. These will keep your glasses from falling off while you're training. You can also purchase a defogger spray. However, the best thing to prevent your glasses from fogging up is soap. Coat your glasses in soap, then rub the soap off until you can see clearly. It will last longer than the spray, and it's not as "gross" as spit (though spit will work if you're in a pinch). The glasses will be uncomfortable at first, and you might get some small sores on your nose and ears, but these will go away after a week or two.

When you get back to your unit, be careful about wearing contacts in the field - use common sense.

2009-02-23 09:34:02 by Rose Tyler