Design Modular Integrated Communications Helmet

a marine cso practices firing carbine @ grafenwoehr training area s shooting range.

the mich ranges in weight 3 lb (1.36 kg) (size medium) on 3.6 lb (1.63 kg) (extra large). uses new, more advanced type of kevlar , provides increased protection against handgun rounds.

a pad system , four-point retention system, similar cushions , straps found on aforementioned skate, bicycle, , water helmets, replaces nylon cord suspension system, sweatband , chinstrap found on pasgt helmet. change provides greater impact protection , comfort wearer. can fitted mounting bracket night vision device on front, such an/pvs-14 or an/pvs-15, similar on pasgt helmet. can fitted pair of straps on rear keep protective eyewear in place, cloth helmet covers in varying camouflage patterns including m81 woodland, three-color desert, usmc marpat, u.s. army ucp, crye multicam, , solid black use swat teams, among numerous other patterns available commercially. pasgt predecessor, mich worn band around features pair of cat eyes —patches, purely reflective , luminous, on intended prevent friendly fire incidents.

the mich smaller pasgt, providing 8% less coverage; in elimination of brow , raising of sides point lower brim behind temple flat , compared curved profile of pasgt. accounts of reduced weight , allows both greater situational awareness , less obstruction of wearer s vision, particularly when combined interceptor body armor. previously, soldiers had complained high collar of interceptor combined two-point chinstrap pushed of pasgt helmet forward, in turn moving helmet brim on eyes when attempted fire prone position, rectified in mich reduced profile , four-point chinstrap.