Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL)

12/5/2015

Having the right eyewear is critical to ensuring the best possible protection. While most lenses today are made from polycarbon materials that will stop most flying debris, it does not mean that the glasses as a whole will provide sufficient protection from bast or even shotguns. The Army rigorously tests it's eyewear to ensure that they are rated for the types of conditions found on the battlefield. Ultimately I would argue it's worth the cost to save you and your team's eyes.

Below is the APEL from PEO soldier. The link is: http://www.peosoldier.army.mil/docs/apls/APEL-poster.pdf

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T.J. O'Brien

3/21/2016 19:21:40

Valley TEMS,

Thanks for putting this QA section on your website and I absolutely loved the class last week. Doc had brought up the APEL list when we were in class and I had never heard of the APEL "Certification" before that. My question is, are there other "Certifications" or "recommendations" that you all either use in the Military or are aware of for any PPE or equipment that will be used? I'm aware of the CoTCCC recommendations but I didn't know if there was other equipment standards other than eye protection. Thanks!

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