PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-704

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 704

JULY 2011
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-704 - Page 26 of 33
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PS 704
JUL 11
± If±your±chin±strap±or±suspension±pads±are±damaged±through±normal±wear±and±tear,±
take±them±to±the±Central±Issue±Facility±(CIF).±The±CIF±can±replace±the±chin±strap,±hardware±
and±suspension±pads.
± The±CIF±cannot±replace±the±nape±pad.±The±nape±pad±is±issued±only±to±deploying±units.
± For± the± complete± story± on± inspecting± your± ACH,± see± the± preventive± maintenance±
checks±and±services±in±TM±10-8470-204-10,±
Operator’s Manual for Advanced
Combat Helmet (ACH)
±(May±10).
Inspect
Look±at±the±
chin strap.
±Is±the±hardware±cracked,±loose±
or±missing?±Is±the±webbing±cut,±torn±or±frayed?±Are±
the±stitches±unraveling?
Inspect±the±
suspension pads
±for±damage.±Look±for±
rips,±tears,±cuts,±burns±or±holes.±Squeeze±each±pad±
between±your±thumb±and±forefinger.±If±it±feels±stiff,±
or±if±it±doesn’t±return±to±its±original±shape±right±away,±
the±pad±is±damaged±and±needs±replacing.
Inspect±the±
nape pad
±for±
damage.±That±includes±
the±cloth±carrier±and±the±
soft±ballistic±insert.
Inspect±the±cloth±carrier±
for:
•±Rips,±tears,±cuts,±burns±
or±holes
•±Hits±by±bullets±or±
fragments.
•±Hook±and±loop±tab±
doesn’t±securely±attach±
the±nape±pad±to±the±
helmet
•±Torn±elastic
•±Discolored±fabric
•±Carrier±has±been±
drenched±in±gasoline,±
bleach±or±lubricants
Inspect±the±soft±ballistic±
insert±for:
•±Rips,±tears,±cuts,±burns±
or±holes
•Hits±by±bullets±or±
fragments.
•±Bunching±or±lumps±
that±can’t±be±flattened
Advanced±
Combat±
Helmet…
my strAp
hurts,
MY padS
s
t
i
n
k
!
here’s what
you need
to do…
Summer heat in the
sandbox can
foul
your advanced combat
helmet (ACH).
You
won’t
enjoy the
stink and you
can’t
afford
the wear.
I dare
you… to
put on this
helmet!
gahh!
I can’t
do it…
you win!
Your sweat soaks into the ACH’s
suspension pads,
nape pad
and
chin strap.
Add in
dirt, grime
and
body oils
and soon the pads and chin strap
reek.
They may even start to wear out.
That’s why
you should
inspect and
clean them
regularly.
The pads and chin strap must be
in good shape to give you a snug,
stable, comfortable fit. They help
protect your head against impact.
I’m
super-
bad!
you treat
me
right and
I’ll treat
you
right!
phew!
704.48-49.indd
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5/26/11
7:25 PM
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