very uncomfortable, gives me headachesKits: 1. Hometown: Alabaster, Alabama. Heard about us: Google. Duties: Security / Fly Away Security Team / Guardian Angel. Current Pads: black velcro. Comments: very uncomfortable, gives me headaches. SrA, USAF
US Air Force
Helmet Upgrade Requests from USAF personnel – Airmen
The emails below pretty well sum up what we hear from all branches.
What does it take for the military to FIX THE PROBLEM without comment? Each person requesting helmet pads should go to the Air Force website and let them know about the problems in addition to us.
issued obsolete and outdated pads that make the ACH an uncomfortable nuisance
by Mark Meaders •
issued obsolete and outdated pads that make the ACH an uncomfortable nuisanceKits: 20. Heard about us: Google. Duties: Site security OTW. Current Pads: Recycled, hard, outdated basic pads. Comments: First of all, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for what you do and the support you give. Our unit is issued obsolete and…
They cause headaches, and are overall too hard and thick
by Bob Meaders •
They cause headaches, and are overall too hard and thickKits: 1. Hometown: Altus. Heard about us: Ar15.com. Duties: Security. Current Pads: Standard MSA 1″ pads that dont fit right and are too thick.. Comments: The pads I have are too thick for me. They cause headaches, and are overall too hard and thick. They do…
Wishing a Happy Birthday to …
by Mark Meaders •
Wishing a Happy Birthday to …Doc Bob Meaders’ birthday is today. In lieu of gifts for a guy who has everything, consider a gift to our troops by way of a donation to Operation-Helmet.org.
Current pads are not very comfortable and provide no breathability
by Mark Meaders •
Current pads are not very comfortable and provide no breathabilityKits: 20. Hometown: Jennings, Fl. Heard about us: Google. Duties: Counter-intelligence/Outside the wire missions daily. Current Pads: Gentex Corporation. NSN: 8470-01-506-6626 (Main Crown pad). Comments: Current pads are not very comfortable and provide no breathability. SA, USAF
Current pads are too firm
by Mark Meaders •
Current pads are too firmKits: 2. Heard about us: Another Air Force Officer. Duties: Logistics. Current Pads: Standard Air Force Issue. Comments: Current pads are too firm and uncomfortable and can cause headaches during prolonged wear. A friend of mine recommended I try these pads during my last deployment… I’d like to request a new…
Getting new pads from the unit requires the current pads to literally be destroyed
by Mark Meaders •
Getting new pads from the unit requires the current pads to literally be destroyedKits: 2. Hometown: Binghamton, New York. Heard about us: Referred from a friend. Duties: Logistics. Current Pads: I’m not sure, they’re really old, velcro, and green. The text was probably smooth once, but they’re beaten up now. Comments: Thank you for your…
The current pads breakdown quickly and become hard.
by Mark Meaders •
The current pads breakdown quickly and become hard.Kits: 1. Hometown: Cabool, MO. Heard about us: Co-worker. Duties: Air Advisor to Afghan Air Force Engineers. Current Pads: NSN: 8470-01-546-9415 – sage green – secured w/velcro. Comments: The current pads breakdown quickly and become hard. Wicks the moisture away from head and causes itching. At least that’s what…