Object

Assault Team's Special-Made Goggles

Custom-engineered goggles shield the eyes of the 12-man assault team during their tactical breach to rescue a sick child. Operatives including Mike Casper, Man 1st, and Man 2nd don these as part of full protective gear under President Bartlet's authorization in the Situation Room. The team wears them into the raid, then removes them as the room clears post-operation.

2 appearances

Purpose

Eye protection for operatives during high-risk tactical assaults

Significance

Enables the dangerous breach operation, highlighting the physical perils faced by the team to save a life amid Bartlet's leadership

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S4E4 · The Red Mass

Presidential Greenlight: Explosive Rescue for a Sick Boy

Special-made goggles and ear protection are cited as required personal protective equipment for the 12-man assault team to protect against the flashbangs' blinding light and deafening noise.

Before: In the tactical team's equipment inventory and part of the planned gear list.

After: Allocated for use by the assault team as they depart to execute the authorized breach.

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S4E4 · The Red Mass

Yosef's Shadow

Special-made goggles are mentioned as protective gear for the 12-man assault team to shield vision from flashbang effects; their mention signals operational readiness and concern for team safety.

Before: Catalogued as part of the assault equipment that the team will wear during the breach.

After: Assigned for use by the assault team as they depart to execute the operation.

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