They are horrible and hurt after wearing for a short time16 Apr 2015: Kits: 60. Heard about us: Friend. Duties: Medical. Current Pads: Basic issue from CIF.. Comments: We have CIF issue pads that velcro in ACU green color. They are horrible and hurt after wearing for a short time. CPT, US Army. 17 Apr 2015: Kits:…
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I understand the importance of good helmet pads to prevent TBI
by Mark Meaders •
I understand the importance of good helmet pads to prevent TBIKits: 5. Hometown: Anchorage. Heard about us: Friends. Duties: Medic. Current Pads: NSN 6470-01-9356, velcro, grey. Comments: You guys rock. As a medical professional, I understand the importance of good helmet pads to prevent TBI. Typical GI issue pads do not respond well to our…
Current pads in my helmet are horrible
by Mark Meaders •
Current pads in my helmet are horribleKits: 1. Hometown: Sierra Vista, AZ. Duties: Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Current Pads: Gray, Something was written on them but it has worn off. Comments: Heard about Operation Helmet from a friend. Decided to give it a try since the current pads in my helmet are horrible. SFC, US Army…
GI pads give us headaches
by Mark Meaders •
GI pads give us headachesKits: 10. Hometown: Marinette, WI. Heard about us: Internet. Duties: Combat Medic. Current Pads: standard issue, no writing, green in color, glued, fake fleece texture. Comments: Heard that you guys sent out improved helmet pads. I would love to get some for my soldiers and I as wearing the ACH all…
Issued pads are uncomfortable
by Mark Meaders •
Issued pads are uncomfortableKits: 1. Hometown: New York. Heard about us: from a friend. Duties: Hospital Corpsman. Current Pads: gray foam pads that were issued with the Kevlar. Comments: Issued pads are uncomfortable, and do not hold form well. Retains sweats and heat making it impracticable for long movements. Issuing department refuses to replace or…
My issued pads fell apart
by Mark Meaders •
My issued pads fell apartKits: 1. Duties: Logistics. Current Pads: Foliage Green, issued. Comments: My issued pads fell apart, cannot get new ones without purchasing myself. CPT, US Army Kits: 2. Heard about us: google. Duties: medic. Current Pads: green felt like. Comments: Not sure what kind of pads, generally issued ones. SGT, US Army
They’re like wearing styrofoam on my head
by Mark Meaders •
They’re like wearing styrofoam on my headKits: 2. Hometown: White Pine, Tennessee. Heard about us: Word of mouth. Duties: 11C. Current Pads: Unit Pad, green, glued, stiff, & kinda rough. Comments: They’re like wearing styrofoam on my head. I liked the old black ones but can’t find anymore of them. SGT, US Army Kits: 1.…
Constant headache
by Mark Meaders •
Kits: 1. Duties: infantry. Current Pads: basic. Comments: Constant headache with my pads now. LCpl, USMC Kits: 2. Hometown: Fort Bragg, NC. Heard about us: Friend. Duties: Basic mission force protection. Current Pads: Army issue pads. Comments: I have difficulties with the original pads and using my hearing protection. It gives me a headache stuffing…