Kits: 4. Hometown: Bronx. Heard about us: Army. Duties: Civil Affairs Medic. Current pads: Glued. Comments: Need pads that last during airborne operations as well.. SSG, US Army Kits: 2. Duties: Medic. Current pads: Green issued. Comments: Too tough, feel like bricks. Top pad gets hot. CPT, US Army Kits: 1. Hometown: Clarksville. Heard about…
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Current pads are hard and cause headaches
by Mark Meaders •
Kits: 60. Hometown: Imperial Beach, Ca. Heard about us: Friend. Duties: Boat Operations, Security. Current pads: NSN: 8470-01-746-5643, Gray issued pads. Comments: Current pads are hard and cause headaches. They are uncomfortable and do not work well with our communication headsets due to their size and lack of pliability. While underway we have to wear…
Our current pads are extremely firm causing pressure points and headaches
by Mark Meaders •
Our current pads are extremely firm causing pressure points and headaches
The issued pads are extremely stiff and rub on your head
by Mark Meaders •
The issued pads are extremely stiff and rub on your headKits: 90. Duties: Mech Infantry. Current pads: GI MSA 3/4″ gels. Comments: Pads seem hard to come by right now. Many of us are using too large of pads which makes for an uncomfortable ride with our K-pots on. I have used Oregon Aero pads…
New ECH but no helmet pads
by Mark Meaders •
New ECH but no helmet padsKits: 34. Hometown: Merrimack, NH. Heard about us: Friend from previous deployment. Duties: Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Current Pads: Currently don’t have any for new ECH. My unit was issued the helmets but they did not have any pads to give out. Comments: A fellow EOD tech from my previous unit…
they hurt and apply unwanted pressure on our heads
by Mark Meaders •
they hurt and apply unwanted pressure on our headsKits: 25. Hometown: Fresno, CA. Heard about us: Friend. Duties: Infantry. Current Pads: Pad, Helmet advanced combat, grey, hard pads. NSN 8470-01-546-9407. Comments: These current pads that were issued with our ECH’s are hard they hurt and apply unwanted pressure on our heads. Each patrol we go…
ECH pads do not fit well
by Mark Meaders •
Kits: 20. Duties: Golden hour surgery. Current Pads: green. Comments: ECH pads do not fit well. Most SM are between sizes. CPT, US Army
Constantly rotating pads to reduce pressure on temples
by Mark Meaders •
Constantly rotating pads to reduce pressure on templesKits: 1. Hometown: North Augusta. Heard about us: other website. Duties: Medic, nursing. Current Pads: standard issue gi pads, green in color, NSN 8470-01-546-9420. Comments: Current pads fit real snug. Constantly rotating pads to reduce pressure on temples. Occasional headaches from pad pressure. SGT, US Army