US Enhanced Combat Helmet

[Mark K]

Current US issued Enhanced Combat Helmet ( ECH ) as produced by Ceradyne a 3M company...
The combination of advanced materials with a unique 3M processing technology enables the new helmet design to have over 35% better ballistic protection at a lighter weight in comparison to the ACH...
This particular example is sporting a Multicam pattern cover produced by the US DOD for official issue in Afghanistan since 2010, originally designed by Crye Precision and tested during the Army Combat Uniform trials of 2001-2002, it is a mottled pattern employing large regions of pinkish-tan, earth brown & light olive green with smaller regions & spots of dark brown, sand & moss green. Multicam was originally championed by personnel in the US Special Operations community, 
Take note this helmet is fitted with the not often seen Norotos ENVG AN/PSQ-20 helmet mount system the battery is supported on the back of the helmet body by an additional mounting bracket and a braided web reinforced wire is run under the cover to the mounting bracket on the front..
A few more details in regards to this particular bit of kit the ENVG front Bracket contacts the helmet directly securely and the mounting Bolt providing Level II Ballistic protection, the front clip on the bracket provides protection for the wiring harness and rotational stability for the Mount. Maximised Rotational Stability of Imaging System using one front hole and two rear holes for attachment. Hot shoe Style Battery Pack Compatible with AN/PSQ-20a and or AN/PSQ-20b Imaging System...Durable Bracket, Clips, Cable and all materials and Surface Finishes to MIL-STD 810G will withstand extreme environmental field conditions. This is often seen used in conjunction with the SENVG Helmet Mount which combines the uniqueness of 90-degree clockwise or counterclockwise rotational stow with a durable ruggedness—making it the ideal complement for versatile field use by providing multiple and immediate positioning to left-eye or right-eye use and corresponding stow positions. It is designed to allow the user to choose from five (5) different stow positions, excellent for task-specific operations with Force-to-Overcome design, the SENVG Helmet Mount further maximises safety through the Sweep-Away function that absorbs lateral-force impacts to Imaging System, “sweeping-away” as it rotates, virtually eliminating the possibility of damage/injury due to lateral impact events. The SENVG Helmet Mount features the unique blending of security enhanced resourcefulness and precision manufacturing providing one of the most stable Anti-Wobble night vision platforms available on the market, the SENVG Helmet Mount is an ideal product when extended safety and flexibility is of paramount importance. It Features ergonomically Optimised Vertical, Tilt, and Fore/Aft-Eye-Relief Adjustment Levers for a custom-fit user experience, Helmet Mount Release Button allows quick one-handed release from Helmet Bracket or Shroud, Five Position Force-to-Overcome Stow provides multiple stowage options, Force-to-Overcome Sweep-Away absorbs lateral force impacts to Imaging System disengaging during side impact event. Minimised accidental impact of imaging system compared to conventional top stowage positions devices..

 

Regards Mark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 23, 2018 by Mark K

[Davejb]

Well thats certainly a piece of Space age technology mate, a bit different from a Brodie, and a terrific part of a collection. You do show some special helmets

 

[Mark K]

Thanx @Davejb I appreciate the reply and indeed these new composite helmets are far cry from the Mk II's and steel pots of old I do still collect WW II and cold war era helms but have been on a bit of a composite helmet kick the last few months and have been concentrating more on the Balkans,Middle eastern conflicts, and the Global War On Terrorism ( GWOT )...

Kind Regards Mark K