How many accessories can be installed on a standard FAST helmet?

• On the battlefield, it is especially important to enhance the protection of soldiers' heads, and helmets have become indispensable personal equipment in combat. However, safety helmets exist in various types, from production and development to the present day. Nowadays, depending on the needs of different combat missions, the functions of helmets are also different. There are purely protective functions, as well as helmets that serve tactical support functions.

  
  

  This type of lightweight tactical helmet sacrifices some of the protective properties for lighter weight and more tactical accessories . Depending on the installed accessories, the helmet can make combat more precise, strikes more accurate and ensure the survivability of soldiers on operational missions. Let's look at the standard FAST helmet, the full name (Future Assault Shell Technology) and how many accessories can be installed in theory.

  
  

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  ① Optical instrument 

  This usually refers to a night vision device mounted on a metal stick. This device is standard equipment for US special forces to perform missions at night. 

  
  

  ② Camouflage material/helmet net

  The surface of the helmet body can be used with camouflage material or camouflage mesh. A helmet cover serves to enhance camouflage and can also limit the protective ability of a tactical helmet's surface.

  
  

   

  ③ Rescue lights, beacons

  Rescue lights and beacons are primarily designed to be combined with modern tactical helmets. There is Velcro on the back of the lamp, which can be attached to the Velcro surface of the helmet.

   

  ④ Headphones with noise reduction and communication functions

  Built-in headphones with tactical helmet. This stand is attached to the tactical rails of the helmet on both sides, and the position and angle of the earpiece can be freely adjusted.

  
  

   

  ⑤ Battery/accessory bag

  A night vision battery or accessory bag mounted on the back of the helmet is usually used to store small and lightweight equipment, which increases the load capacity of the helmet to a certain level. Also used to balance the weight of the helmet, making it more comfortable to wear.

  
  

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  ⑥ Helmet light 

  Helmet lights are an essential lighting tool. In this regard, it is possible to install an option that is directly mounted on the rail as a front light, and there is also a method for installing the flashlight holder on the rail for the use of flashlights.

  
  

  ⑦ Tactical glasses

  In environments where there is a lot of sand and dust, suitable glasses are an essential tool. The above are only accessories for basic purposes, and there are also some very special accessories that are not listed. It is necessary to have so many accessories on the helmet that the pressure on the body can be imagined. A lightweight helmet is very important. As they say, there is no best equipment, only the best equipment. Therefore, as a user, one should wear different equipment depending on different purposes in order to achieve the maximum level of combat effectiveness.