Night Vision: Practical Gear Use 1

Chris NV 1

by Chris. Stand

Here is how I run my helmet for night operations.  It’s an OPS CORE FAST ballistic helmet.  The shell is constructed of carbon + UHMWPE which equates to a 20% weight reduction from ACH and MICH helmets. As anyone who has ever worn a combat helmet for long periods of time knows, this is a huge benefit. Every ounce matters, especially when you are running NODs cantilevered off your head. Even with the reduced weight, the FAST Ballistic Helmet offers the same head coverage and size as a TC2002 MICH Gunfighter helmet.  The difference is the high cut sides that allow for better hearing at night, when it is most crucial.  Any helmet that is used for night operations should at the very least have a 4 point chin strap. It’s the same as a bicycle vs. a 4 wheeler, it’s either a balancing act the whole time or 4 points of stability. Adjust these straps tightly! There should be no play where the helmet can move around on your head

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