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2009-08-11 Afghanistan

Civilians wandering around during all day firefight

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2009-08-11 04:57|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Insha'Allah

Posted by tipper 2009-08-11 06:39|| 2009-08-11 06:39|| Front Page Top

#2 God looks out for drunkards and fools.

Posted by mojo 2009-08-11 10:04|| 2009-08-11 10:04|| Front Page Top

#3 I just can't get used to our side using a helmet almost identical in look to the German Fallshimjager (Airborne) helmet of WWII.

Posted by Anonymoose 2009-08-11 12:28|| 2009-08-11 12:28|| Front Page Top

#4 Long story behind that, after WW2 rxperiments proved the German helmet provided superior neck Cover, but it was'nt possible to use the NAZI helmet without a huge backlash, so we (USA) waited until time dimmed memories to use the suprior helmet style.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2009-08-11 12:38|| 2009-08-11 12:38|| Front Page Top

#5 I haven't tried any of the newer helmet designs but I suspect that in addition to the better protection that they have a better Center of Gravity and retention systems. The old steel pot was pretty "tippy" when trying to run.

Posted by tipover 2009-08-11 12:55|| 2009-08-11 12:55|| Front Page Top

#6 The inside has velco backed small pads that can be moved around to make it comfortable. Once the chin strap which is connected to the strap around the back of your neck is set, you can nod, get in a prone position and run and the helmet pretty much doesn't move or bounce up and down on your head noticeably. Plus, they feel lighter. Still didn't stop me from developing arthritis in 3 neck vertabrae though, mainly because 8 pounds on your head is eight pounds too many, but its better than the alternatives:-0

Posted by GirlThursday 2009-08-11 13:25|| 2009-08-11 13:25|| Front Page Top

#7 pardon moi. its not "velcro" in military speak, its supposed to be called "hook and pile tape".

Posted by GirlThursday 2009-08-11 13:29|| 2009-08-11 13:29|| Front Page Top

#8 its supposed to be called "hook and pile tape" The military never uses 2 syllables when 4 could be substituted.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2009-08-11 14:30|| 2009-08-11 14:30|| Front Page Top

#9 Plus, a V cut in the back allow the wearer to look "up" while prone and not have the helmet cut into the neck.

Posted by DarthVader 2009-08-11 16:33|| 2009-08-11 16:33|| Front Page Top

#10 Ummm, that would defeat the neck-spine protection.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2009-08-11 19:42|| 2009-08-11 19:42|| Front Page Top

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