Integrated multifunction scope for optical combat identification and other uses

Abstract

Systems and methods for enabling an integrated multifunction scope for optical combat identification and other uses. The functionality of Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) is combined with Optical Combat Identification Systems (OCIDS) or other identification as friend or foe (IFF) systems. This can provide for improved MILES performance through the utilization of a common laser transmission system and/or the use of location information systems, such as global positioning system (GPS) coordinates. According to some embodiments, various additional features may be included for use in training and/or combat environments.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A weapon-mounted optical scope configured to operate in a combat mode and a training mode, the weapon-mounted optical scope comprising:
 an observation telescope configured for viewing of an image of a target;   a laser transceiver coupled to the observation telescope and configured to communicate using an optical signal;   an identity determination unit communicatively coupled to the laser transceiver and configured to make a determination regarding the target based, at least in part, on identification information received using the laser transceiver;   a simulation unit communicatively coupled to the laser transceiver and configured to transmit simulation information, using the laser transceiver, when the weapon-mounted optical scope is operating in the training mode; and   a location information unit communicatively coupled with the simulation unit and configured to calculate location information indicative of a location of the weapon-mounted optical scope.