PEO
Soldier introduces one-inch helmet pads to the Army equipment inventory
in an effort to provide a better fitting Army Combat Helmet (ACH) .
Three-quarter
inch pads are currently standard issue with ACHs. The standard number
of pads is seven pads for sizes S-XL and nine pads for size XXL. One
inch pads may now be substituted for the three-quarter inch pads as
another option of properly fitting a helmet for Soldiers having issues
with proper fit (if the helmet rocks back and forth and is not stable,
if the helmet is too low on brow, if the helmet is not compatible with eye-wear, etc.) If Soldiers experience hot spots or discomfort with the
helmet using three-quarter inch pads, the one inch pad offers a
solution.
Soldiers
may substitute one-inch pads where gaps are felt between the pad and
the head if a snug fit is not achieved using three-quarter inch pads.
The Central Issuing Facility can issue the new pad following helmet
fitting.
If
the helmet is too low on the brow, not compatible with eye-wear or if
Soldiers experience hot spots or discomfort, they can rearrange the pad
system to accommodate a more comfortable fit. Soldiers can also
substitute pairs of one inch oblong/oval pads or individual trapezoidal
front and/or rear pads or try another helmet to alleviate discomfort.
It is important to note the oblong/oval pads must be replaced in pairs to maintain stability, and the trapezoidal front and/or rear pad may be replaced individually.
Safety considerations require the crown pad to be available in one size
only, the three-quarter-inch size, to ensure the helmet does not ride
too high the head.
Changes
are currently being incorporated in TM 10-8470-204-10 Technical Manual
Operator’s Manual for Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH).
For those wishing to order one-inch pads, the following NSN numbers should be referenced:
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NSN
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Item Description
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Size
|
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8470-01-547-2802
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Pad Oblong/Oval
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8
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8470-01-547-2795
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Pad Trapezoidal
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8
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*Item will have 2 each pads.