Are Marines getting new helmets?

Marine grunts are getting new night vision, helmets, vehicles, tropical uniforms and boots. Officials see the new kit, which does everything from improving shooter accuracy, night vision to body armor protection, vehicle mobility and basic comfort, as more than simply giving grunts better gear.

What helmet does the U.S. Marines use?

Enhanced Combat Helmet
The primary issued helmet combat Marines receive is the Enhanced Combat Helmet, or ECH for short.

What helmet do U.S. Special Forces use?

The Ops-Core Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST) Helmet, also known as the FAST helmet, is a combat helmet used by special operations forces and law enforcement organizations.

What helmet does Marsoc use?

Interestingly, some special operations units have already been using the Ops-Core FAST SF Super High Cut Helmet. The Marine SSpecial Operations Command (MARSOC), for instance, has been fielding the helmet, alongside other models, to its Marine Raiders for some time now.

What does a Marine call his helmet?

Lightweight Helmet
The Lightweight Helmet (LWH), also known as the Lightweight Marine Corps Helmet or Lightweight Marine Helmet, is an armored helmet that is used by the United States Marine Corps and U.S. Navy.

How much does an ECH helmet cost?

Online pricing shows individual helmets on the retail market costing about $1,400 each without optional accessories. Officials expect production to finish by 2024. The Army’s currently issued Advanced Combat Helmet has a mid-cut, the same as the design used for many of the Enhanced Combat Helmets, also made by Gentex.

How heavy is a Marine helmet?

The desired weight of the helmet, according to the posting, is between 2.91 pounds for a small helmet, to 3.84 pounds for an extra-large. The Corps’ push for a new helmet for grunts follows testing of various high- to mid-level cuts of the already fielded enhanced combat helmet, or ECH, by the Corps.