The three most common bulletproof helmets in use today are the Modular Integrated Communications (MICH) helmet, the Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) helmet, and the Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST) helmet. The origin, function, and style of each helmet are unique. Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) Helmet The United States military used the PASGT helmet from […]
It has always been difficult for authorities to keep protesters under control and put an end to rioting without police riot gears. Until the early 20th century, few countries had a dedicated force, and when the regular police force failed to do its job, the usual answer was to send in the army, which often backfired in disastrous ways, such […]
You cannot discuss ballistic helmets and war histories without making mention of the Soviet Union or the USSR. The story of the development of modern era ballistic helmets is a rather interesting one. As more soldiers continued to die from severe head shots, the need for a protective head gear continued to increase. As the story is told, it is […]
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