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2 Evolution of Combat Helmets
2 Evolution of Combat Helmets
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Over time, the equipment transitioned from providing protection to being an accessory worn for pageantry and unit recognition. 2.2 NEW MATERIALS AND DESIGNS World War I saw a substantial increase in the effectiveness DuPont invented a new material called aramid fiber in the and lethality of artillery, resulting in a new focus on protec 1960s.
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The programs focused Figure 2-1 fixed image The U.S. Special Operations Command designed and on developing new technologies, tooling, and hybridization developed the Modular Integrated Communications Helmet techniques to enable commercially available and emerging (MICH)
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These early efforts would ultimately result in an without sacrificing mobility and agility. entirely new generation of helmet technologies, designs, and Unlike past considerations for fielded helmets, the HEaDS manufacturing processes.
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Novel manufacturing equipment and methodologies also 2.4 REFERENCES have a role to play in improving performance. The first generation Helmet Preform Assembly Machine is an example of Vargas-Gonzalez, L.R., S.M.
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