Cammenga is the official compass manufacturer for the U.S. Military, specializing in high-quality lensatic compasses, tritium navigation gear, and tactical accessories.
Founded in 1992, Cammenga is the world's largest manufacturer of military compasses and the official compass supplier to the U.S. Military.
Renowned for their precision, reliability, and ruggedness, Cammenga products include the battle-tested Tritium and Phosphorescent Lensatic Compasses built to MIL-PRF-10436N specifications. These compasses are trusted globally by military personnel, law enforcement, search and rescue teams, and outdoor enthusiasts for navigation in extreme environments.
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Hold the compass level, sight the target through the sighting groove, and read the azimuth through the lens. The red marks indicate degrees, and the black marks indicate mils.
The manufactured date can be found on the inside of the compass cover next to the sight wire, usually displayed as three pairs of numbers indicating the year, month, and lot number.
Yes, Cammenga lensatic compasses are battle-tested and built to military specifications to withstand shock, water, and sand, functioning reliably across extreme temperatures.
Place the fully opened compass on the map with the scale edge alongside the Magnetic North line or North/South meridian, and turn the map and compass together until aligned with Magnetic North.