4 reasons why 360-degree cameras should be on the battlefield

Within the last few years, 360-degree cameras have hit the market and they're changing the way we record our favorite memories. They may also have implications for how our nation fights its enemies.

When it comes to fighting a ground war, having as many sets of surveilling eyes as possible is a good idea — an idea that could save lives.

Although the infantrymen that patrol hostile streets on a daily basis are highly-trained, it's near impossible to recount every single detail exactly as it happened after the fact.

In the event that something abnormal happens on a trip outside the wire, having footage from a 360-degree camera can provide you with all the analysis you need.

It could help with your disability claim

A lot of sh*t can happen while you're outside the wire in a short amount of time.

In the event that something bad happens and the platoon doc wasn't there to witness it, there's a good chance that it was captured clearly with the 360-degree camera. That dramatic footage will come in handy when you're battling the VA for compensation.

You could update your terrain maps

One of the most significant issues with serving in a war that takes place in a developing country is that enemies can quickly take down and rebuild their dried-mud structures.

With the help of a 360-degree camera, if a structure is, in fact, rebuilt after being wiped away via airstrike, the new footage will help you update terrain maps. By simply carrying one of these versatile tools, you'll record new information without even trying.

It's called surveillance, people.

We thought so.

The footage could be better than any war trophy

Who here wants to document an awesome firefight where you kick enemies' asses from all angles?

It can help identify high-value individuals

This may come as a shocker, but when the bad guys interact with allied forces, they typically lie about their identities. Having a 360-degree camera on deck can help analysts identify potential threats, even if the allied troop isn't looking.