PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-626
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 626
JANUARY 2005
S
ome new headgear is making its debut in the Army. Called the advanced combat
helmet (ACH), it’s replacing the old PASGT kevlar helmet. Maybe you haven’t seen
an ACH yet, but it’s not too soon to get acquainted. Here are some of its features:
•
lighter than the old helmet
•
improved ballistic protection
•
padded to better protect your
head against impacts in any kind
of operation: riding in vehicles,
kicking down doors or jumping out
of aircraft.
•
allows you to hear better because
the sides are cut a bit higher than
those of the old helmet
•
because the ACH has no visor,
it gives you an unobstructed field
of view
•
suspension pads give you a snug,
stable, more comfortable fit
•
night vision goggles remain stable
as well
PS 626
JAN 05
50
‘I can't hear you.’
If you hear that a lot from your fellow soldiers, you need the
amplifier, NSN 5996-01-381-9012. It amplifies your voice enough that you don't
need to shout.
PS 626
51
Advanced Combat Helmet…
Look for the bumps on the front and side
voicemitters.
The four bumps on both
voicemitters should point out. The side
voicemitter is often installed backwards and
then your mask won't be able to protect you.
Check for the outlet valve disk.
If
it's missing, torn, or not seated tight
in the outlet valve body, you'll have
no protection.
Riot Control Disperser NSNs Change
The individual riot control agent disperser has been
changed from Federal Supply Class V (ammunition)
to Class II (individual equipment). As a result, these
are the new NSNs for the dispersers.
Bumps should point out
Outlet valve disk seated,
in good shape?
I said it’s
two
more
miles!
yeah,
two more
piles of
what!?
get an
amplifier to
help
commu-
nications.
I’m glad
we’ve got
these
new
helmets,
sir!
right,
private…
these
new ach
helmets
are
great!
•
pepper, NSN 1040-01-501-4380
•
tear gas, NSN 1040-01-501-4384
•
simulant, NSN 1040-01-501-4423
626.50-51(C!)
11/26/04
12:36 PM
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