A latching connector receptacle comprising: a receptacle body configured to receive a plug in use; a biased release ring coupled to the receptacle body; and a latch dog assembly coupled to the receptacle body, the latch dog assembly comprising: a moveable latch dog configured to matingly engage the plug, and matingly engage the release ring, such that the release ring can be moved to then move the latch dog relative to the plug; and moveable first latch indicator configured to move in response to movement of the latch dog , the receptacle further comprising a latch indicator band coupled to the first latch indicator , wherein the latch indicator band extends radially around the latch dog assembly, and wherein a latch amplification portion of the latch indicator band i causes displacement of the first latch indicator in response to an increase in tension of the latch indicator band , and wherein the latch amplification portion of the latch indicator band causes displacement of a second indicator coupled to the latch indicator band in response to an increase in tension of the latch indicator band, and wherein the displacement of the second indicator is in a different direction than the displacement of the first indicator. a receptacle body configured to receive a plug in use; a biased release ring coupled to the receptacle body; and a latch dog assembly coupled to the receptacle body, the latch dog assembly comprising: a moveable latch dog configured to matingly engage the plug, and matingly engage the release ring, such that the release ring can be moved to then move the latch dog relative to the plug; and moveable first latch indicator configured to move in response to movement of the latch dog , the receptacle further comprising a latch indicator band coupled to the first latch indicator , wherein the latch indicator band extends radially around the latch dog assembly, and wherein a latch amplification portion of the latch indicator band i causes displacement of the first latch indicator in response to an increase in tension of the latch indicator band , and wherein the latch amplification portion of the latch indicator band causes displacement of a second indicator coupled to the latch indicator band in response to an increase in tension of the latch indicator band, and wherein the displacement of the second indicator is in a different direction than the displacement of the first indicator. a moveable latch dog configured to matingly engage the plug, and matingly engage the release ring, such that the release ring can be moved to then move the latch dog relative to the plug; and moveable first latch indicator configured to move in response to movement of the latch dog , the receptacle further comprising a latch indicator band coupled to the first latch indicator , wherein the latch indicator band extends radially around the latch dog assembly, and wherein a latch amplification portion of the latch indicator band i causes displacement of the first latch indicator in response to an increase in tension of the latch indicator band , and wherein the latch amplification portion of the latch indicator band causes displacement of a second indicator coupled to the latch indicator band in response to an increase in tension of the latch indicator band, and wherein the displacement of the second indicator is in a different direction than the displacement of the first indicator. <EOS>