Best tactical headgear for Military
Military combat helmets come in numerous types, generations, and features. Such as older PASGT helmets to next generation ATE (above the ear) type tactical helmets. Over the years, military helmets have remained an important piece of the tactical gears carried around by most military officers. Here are some of the things you need to know about the best tactical head gear for military officers.
- PASGT Helmet
PASGT stands for Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops and is pronounced as “pass-GET.” These tactical helmets were used by the United States military from the early years of the 1980s to the middle of the 2000s. They are typically made of Aramid Kevlar Fibers. Sometimes referred to as a K-pot or Kevlar helmet. Their most defining feature is a lip over the brow of the helmet. These combat helmets are still in use today, some utilizing original fiber technology, while others featuring upgraded combat pads and fibers.
- MICH or ACH Helmet
The Modular Integrated Communications Helmet or the MICH was developed as an improvement on the PASGT while the ACH or the Advanced Combat Helmet is an advanced version of the MICH. Militaries around the world use both the MICH and ACH. The ACH was first issued to US troops in 2003. There is also the advanced combat helmet generation II, which is typically referred to as an ECH we discuss below.
- ECH Helmet
The Enhanced Combat Helmet is to replace MICH and ACH versions into the future. Utilizing ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, the ECH is designed to be lighter while providing increased protection from fragmentation and rifle rounds. So far, the ECH or (advanced combat helmet generation II) has fallen somewhat short of its original goal of stopping rifle threats. So far, it’s only capable of stopping very select rifle threats at drastically reduced velocities simulating rages of 300-500 meters.
- FAST®/High Cut/ATE Combat Helmet
FAST®/High Cut/Maritime cut/ ATE® or Above the ear: These helmets were first designed for maritime special operations due to the safety hazards of water catching the ear cups on the sides of older helmets at a high speed. Ops-Core was the company to first bring the FAST® helmet to market, an acronym for Future Assault Shell Technology. While all other helmets were created keeping in mind the necessity of protecting soldiers’ eyes, ears, and brain, the FAST® helmet is designed to carry additional combat equipment.
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