uk special forces helmets

[canny lad]

Hi Guys
Trying to get some information and pictures of helmets used by british sf in Afghan, not helmets used with black kit.
I know of british and american helmets being worn, any info would be greatly appreciated, also looking to buy, see british wanted classifieds
cheers
Brian

[Tommo]

Mainly Yankee helmets, ACH, Pasgt...that sort.

Tbh, SF don't generally wear helmets.

[oc14]

Originally Posted by Rordog95

Tbh, SF don't generally wear helmets.

And you know this how ?. That has to be one of the most ridiculous generalisations that I have ever heard. Do SF types now get issued with bulletproof heads ? Sorry but 34 years military service tells me that EVERYONE in certain circumstances wears protective headwear.

Paul L

[Kiwi ric]

Originally Posted by canny lad

Hi Guys
Trying to get some information and pictures of helmets used by british sf in Afghan, not helmets used with black kit.
I know of british and american helmets being worn, any info would be greatly appreciated, also looking to buy, see british wanted classifieds
cheers
Brian

I have a good mate that has just got back from the Gangy, he is part of the "Group" well the NZ group anyhow, I can hit him up, he infact did tell me today, as I was asking about the 3/4th gen NV systems they use with their helmets. tis a very very cool system! but will hit him up for ya as I forgot what helmet they it is,, i know its rather new issue.

[Tommo]

Originally Posted by oc14

And you know this how ?. That has to be one of the most ridiculous generalisations that I have ever heard. Do SF types now get issued with bulletproof heads ? Sorry but 34 years military service tells me that EVERYONE in certain circumstances wears protective headwear.

Paul L

On Exercises they generally wear 'Crap' Hats or Bush Hats, In Afghan they wear all types of kit, but have you seen any pics of the SBS/SAS/The Det in Afghan wearing MK6a or MK7 helmets or ACH helmets? If you have seen any could you send me a link? in Iraq when part of Task Force Black then yes. In certain circumstances yes they do wear 'Lids' but I wouldn't say thats often.

[canny lad]

Hi Guys
Thanks for info even if it has caused a stir.
As for the statement that sf dont wear Helmets??? where do you think they fix their nvg's too then??
I do know for a fact helmets are worn by our special forces in the ghan, the real reason i posted is that im after more information on them.
sf are wearing us gentex helmets where as sfsg are wearing uk made mich helmets, i do have a couple in my collection.
Still looking for others though.
cheers
Brian

[canny lad]

uksf helmet

rgds
Brian

[54Bty]

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Brian[/QUOTE]

Looks similar to the one the US have just moved away from!
US Advanced Combat Helmet (2009), I have seen grey, green and black.

Marc

[canny lad]

Hi Marc
Similar model mate but mine in the picture is an earlier model, notice the position of the chinstrap bolts

cheers
Brian