Helmets

To prevent serious, long‑term head injuries, combat helmets are an enormously important part of soldiers’ basic equipment. Military helmets must not only protect the head from direct hits, but also reliably shield it from fragments and shrapnel caused by blast waves or nearby explosions.

Ballistic combat helmets provide optimal protection in tough day‑to‑day service and help prevent serious, sometimes fatal head injuries as far as possible. In addition, military helmets are designed to offer the wearer maximum comfort: they are usually characterized by an ergonomic shell shape and score points with their low weight.

A so‑called FAST helmet is worn by numerous special units in the military and police. FAST stands for “Future Assault Shell Technology”: these are armored military helmets that are characterized by particularly low weight. In addition, high‑molecular‑weight polyethylene fibers are often used in the manufacture of these combat helmets. FAST military helmets are considered standard equipment in, for example, the Norwegian army, providing optimal head protection for their soldiers. Another characteristic feature of these helmets is the raised cut of the shell above the ear. This allows communication devices such as headsets to be better integrated with the helmets.

Another type of combat helmet is the PASGT helmet: Personal Armor System for Ground Troops. Aramids are mostly used in their production, providing top‑level ballistic protection against shrapnel and the like. PASGT military helmets are compatible with night‑vision devices, gas masks and communication systems.

MICH combat helmets, or “Modular Integrated Communications Helmet,” are used, for example, by the US military. These military helmets are particularly suitable for infantry missions and are highly valued by users for their good field of view. Various communication devices can also be attached to MICH combat helmets.