PROTECTING THE ELITE WARRIOR

Ideas about safeguarding the soldier used to be predominantly defensive. Today, the ability to offensively respond to threats faster than the enemy is crucial to the concept of protection. The human brain, eyes and ears are highly evolved to sense and react instantaneously. Yet with the advent of new technologies to enhance these senses and increase awareness, todays soldier has been burdened by an excessive amount of equipment to carry on the head. Traditional military helmets were never intended for this purpose and therefore provide a solution that is uncomfortable, unstable and often compromises the very senses it is trying to protect.

Helmets, gas masks, goggles, visors, mandibles, communication headsets, illuminators and identification devices are all made by different companies that focus on the performance of their own product. Until now, the soldier was left to figure out how to make them all work together. A synergetic system can only result from the careful consideration of all the devices and cooperation between the various headborne equipment manufacturers.

Ops-Core offers multiple helmet solutions, upgrade components and accessories to create a platform with the sole purpose of achieving this goal. By respecting the anatomy of the elite warrior and the complexity of the equipment, we have built a foundation for all the elements to work in harmony and yield a solution far greater than the sum of its parts.

SYSTEM LEVEL CAPABILITIES

Night Operations
Patented Head-Loc retention systems and Occ-Dial suspension liners provide greater
helmet comfort and stability when used in conjunction with night vision goggles adjustment at any location without any loose ends NVGs by eliminating rattle and vibration

2011 PRODUCTS
IFF Strobe

IR Illuminator Night Vision

Goggles

Helmets

Retention systems unique strap geometry and Head-Loc tabs lock the chinstrap BISS-NVG lanyard/elastic tensioners provide extra stability and enhance performance of Lanyard ARC Rail

Airborne Operations
torque to prevent neck injuries in the event of snagging Para-Flite Phaos masks

4-Position Accessory Rail Connectors (ARCs) are mounted to the sides of the helmet to
allow for quick yet secure donning or doffing of various headborne accessories

BALLISTIC HIGH CUT O2 Mask COMMs

Headset

BALLISTIC FULL EAR

SENTRY (LIGHTWEIGHT ACH)

CARBON

BASE JUMP

SKULL CRUSHER

ARCs are designed to emergency release accessories at 8 ft.lbs (11 Newton meters) of O2 Single Strap Kit easily attaches to ARCs and is compatible with Carleton Phantom &

Accessories

Mission Documentation
Accessory Rail Connectors (ARCs) allow for streamlined mounting of devices such as IR
illuminators, lights, video cameras, IFF devices, Peltor Headsets and Vuzix HMDs

Front Video
Camera

The VAS Shroud provides a front mounting option for video cameras and illuminators Helmets are compatible with various communication devices including headband style
headsets and ARC mounted Peltors

Video Camera HMD COMMs Headset HEAD-LOC CHINSTRAPS OCC-DIAL LINER KIT VAS SHROUD ACH-ARC RAIL ADAPTERS

Breaching / ATV
Gunsight Mandible and Up-Armor Side Covers offer additional coverage for protection from
fragments and debris encountered during breaching and off-road vehicle exercises

Side

The ARCs and shroud have compatibility with ballistic visors to offer full face protection Ballistic
Visor

Armor

Ballistic

Mandible

UP-ARMOR SIDE COVERS

GUNSIGHT MANDIBLE

MultiCam MESH HELMET COVER

PELTOR COMTAC-ARC HEADSET

MANTA STROBE

COMFORT =

FIT

+ STABILITY + MATERIAL DESIGN

FAST HELMET SIZING

SENTRY (LIGHTWEIGHT ACH) SIZING

S/M
53-56 21 - 22 up to 7

Ops-Cores hybrid suspension/liner design features an adjustable circumferential fitband with repositionable impact pads. The fitband allows the user to precisely adjust the liner shape and size for a customized fit and optimal comfort. Not only can the length, width, and overall shape be personalized by simply turning the knob dial, the helmet depth can also be set by adjusting the vertical position of the whole system. This provides a perfect and secure fit that is able to support the weight and moment forces of a helmet in demanding military operations. The liner system is also compatible with a variety of communication headsets and hearing protection devices, including headband style COMMs. The headband slides under the fitband to rest in between the helmets two top impact pads eliminating pressure points and interference that is a common problem with traditional liner systems. The impact pads are also pre-molded to the shape of the head and are not affected by temperature, altitude or moisture.

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OPS-CORE USES PROPER ANTHROPOMETRICS AND GEOMETRY TO COMFORTABLY FIT AND STABILIZE THE HELMET ON THE HEAD

HELMET SIZES

FAST Helmet Size

Head Circumference (cm) Head Circumference (in) Head Size (US)

M/L
56-59 22 - 23 up to 7

L/XL
59-61 23 - 24 up to 7

HELMET SIZES

Sentry

Helmet Size

M
53-57 21 - 22 up to 7

L
57-59 22 - 23 up to 7

XL
59-61 23 - 24 up to 7

XXL
61-63 24 - 24 up to 7

Head Circumference (cm) Head Circumference (in) Head Size (US)

FAST HELMET : CIRCUMFERENCE

Distribution of FAST Helmets by Head Circumference
140 120

SENTRY (ACH) : CIRCUMFERENCE

Distribution of Sentry Helmets by Head Circumference
140 120

M/L 63.8%

Number of Subjects

S/M M/L L/XL

100 80 60 40 20 0 500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 580 590 600 610 620 630

M
S/M 17.5%

Number of Subjects

100 80 60 40 20 0 500 510 520 530 540

L 44.4% M 32.3%

L
L/XL 18.0%

XL XXL

XL 20.0%

XXL 2.8%
610 620 630

550

560

570

580

590

600

Head Circumference (mm)

Head Circumference (mm)

FAST HELMET : LENGTH & WIDTH

FAST Ballistic 3-Size Distribution by Head Length & Width
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SENTRY (ACH) : LENGTH & WIDTH

FAST Ballistic 4-Size Distribution by Head Length & Width
180

Size S/M
Width (mm)

170 160 150 140 130 170 180 190 200 210 220

Size M
Width (mm)

170 160 150 140 130 170 180 190 200 210 220

Size M/L Size L/XL FAST Sizes

Size L Size XL Size XXL Sentry Sizes

Length (mm)

Length (mm)

COMFORT = FIT +

STABILITY

+ MATERIAL DESIGN
STABILITY MATTERS : CHINSTRAP COMPARISON

COMFORT = FIT + STABILITY +

MATERIAL DESIGN
Closed cell memory comfort foam

The patented Head-Loc Retention system design has a unique strap geometry that creates straight force lines to evenly distribute helmet loads to the head. This eliminates pre-existing slack in the system that causes instability and slipping problems inherent to all other conventional chinstraps. Head-Loc tabs do away with loose strap ends and provide quick and easy one-handed adjustment. This also keeps the design low profile, lightweight, and snag free. During use, these innovative features offer a retention solution that is secure, comfortable and adaptable to a variety of mission scenarios and environmental conditions. When wearing night vision goggles or conducting rigorous physical activates, the helmet can be stabilized without use of counterweights or other cumbersome devices. This facilitates a high performance head-borne platform that stays put and does not flop around in ways that could be detrimental to the task at hand.

Helmets are worn for extensive periods of time under extreme environmental conditions. Therefore, materials selected for helmet components must be able to withstand significant amounts of wear and tear while also providing the user consistent protection, comfort and support. These requirements can be contradictory and difficult to achieve and often require innovative solutions and unique combinations of materials and parts. A good example of this is the helmet liner impact pad. Theoretically, the most comfortable pad would be very soft so as to conform to different shape heads and cover as much surface area as possible to reduce pressure points. But if this is accomplished, it will create unwanted heat due to insulating effects, added weight due to increased surface area, and moisture absorption in the open cell foam. The soft foam would also not be good at mitigating impact energy caused by low speed impacts or shell backface deformation from projectiles. Instead, Ops-Core uses different materials carefully designed and chosen to work in combination with one another to provide the desired performance benefits. The resulting components represent just a few of the many ways we are trying to improve the comfort, ventilation, protection, and stability of our 2011 products.

Impact Pads

STABLE

ABLE UNST

Durable impact layer is impervious to environmental conditions

OPS-CORE CHINSTRAP

STANDARD CHINSTRAP

New buckle is easy to snap and release while wearing gloves

New Buckle
Low profile, yet easily accessible dial mechanism fits inside the Sentry helmet shell for convenient fitband adjustment

Worm Dial

HEAD-LOC CHINSTRAPS ARE 3X MORE RESISTANT TO ROTATIONAL FORCES THAN STANDARD ISSUE CHINSTRAPS

Chinstrap Chin Cup

Chin cup is lined with genuine leather for comfort and durability Leather overlaps the webbing to eliminate hard edges

Forehead pad is cushioned with foam and lined with synthetic leather for prolonged skin contact Fitband side comfort pad leaves no exposed edges

Fitband

ACH/LWH STANDARD ISSUE CHINSTRAP

ACH/LWH OPS-CORE CHINSTRAP

FAST HELMET WITH OCC-DIAL

FAST HELMETS

COLORS / CAMOUFLAGE
FAST HELMETS ARE AvAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING COLORS:
Urban Tan Foliage Green Black

Desert MARPAT

MultiCam

Red

(Base Jump Only)

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FAST BALLISTIC
HIGH CUT
2002 Gun-Fighter model

COVERAGE AREA : FAST BALLISTIC HIGH CUT VS. MICH 2002

Head Coverage Head Coverage

FAST High Cut models are available in both DSM Dyneema HB-26 and HB-80
ballistic core material options, which yield a shell weight reduction of more than 20% (HB-26) and 35% (HB-80) over traditional ACH aramid shells while providing the same level of ballistic performance

High Cut shell provides the same amount of head coverage / size as the MICH FAST Helmet fully loaded including VAS Shroud, ARCs, bungee lanyards,

exterior loop and liner with integrated chinstrap (as shown here) weighs less than the same size MICH 2002 without any add-ons and LDV closed-cell comfort foam is not affected by temperature, altitude, or moisture detaches to allow convenient donning and doffing of COMMs headsets with headbands standard issue ACH helmet suspension and retention products

Lightweight, multi-impact, ventilated liner with repositionable EPP impact pads Occ-Dial adjustable fitband with replaceable front, nape, and side pads quickly Integrated Head-Loc retention system gives the helmet 4x more stability than Comes standard with MARSOC / WARCOM night vision 3-hole mount pattern

FAST BALLISTIC HIGH CUT (M/L)

PROJECTED COVERAGE ON HEAD-FORM

(59.7CM CIRCUMFERENCE)

MICH 2002 (Large)

Understanding Coverage
Traditional methods for determining the amount of protective coverage a helmet provides are based on calculating the exterior surface area of the helmet shell. However, it can be misleading when comparing different helmet shapes because in this scenario, larger helmet surface area does not necessarily mean larger head coverage area. For this reason, Ops-Core uses standardized computer modeling techniques to project a line-of-sight shadow from a helmet onto the largest head-form for a given helmet size. The surface area of this shadow is then measured to yield the true amount of the head that would actually be protected by this helmet as worn in real life.

FAST High Cut

Head Coverage Shell Surface Area Shell Weight

cm of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head

S/M

cm of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head

M/L

cm of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head

L/XL

98.6 in 153.2 in 1.83 lbs

(636 cm) (988 cm) (829 g)

103.7 in 164.8 in 1.97 lbs

(669 cm) (1063 cm) (893 g)

109.6 in 179.3 in 2.14 lbs

(707 cm) (1157 cm) (967 g)

All FAST Helmets feature

RETENTION SYSTEMS

MICH 2002
Head Coverage Shell Surface Area Shell Weight

cm of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head

Medium

cm of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head

Large

cm of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head

X-Large

96.6 in 157.6 in 2.45 lbs

(623 cm) (1018 cm) (1112 g)

103.7 in 167.4 in 2.60 lbs

(669 cm) (1080 cm) (1179 g)

110 in 177.3 in 2.86 in

(710 cm) (1144 cm) (1296 g)

FAST Helmets are available in the following colors:

Urban Tan

Foliage Green

Black

MultiCam

Desert MARPAT

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FAST BALLISTIC
FULL EAR
Available in DSM Dyneema HB-26 and HB-80 ballistic core materials Based on our standard FAST ballistic helmet, the Full Ear version offers
increased surface area to provide more head coverage than the ACH

COVERAGE AREA : FAST BALLISTIC FULL EAR VS. ACH

Head Coverage Head Coverage

Intended for use with inner-ear hearing protection and

communications equipment, the lack of the ear bulge also yields a lower profile and improves natural hearing localization and attenuation * This helmet is not compatible with earcup style hearing protection and communication products

FAST BALLISTIC FULL EAR (M/L)

PROJECTED COVERAGE ON HEAD-FORM

(59.7CM CIRCUMFERENCE)

ACH (Large)

Understanding Coverage
Traditional methods for determining the amount of protective coverage a helmet provides are based on calculating the exterior surface area of the helmet shell. However, it can be misleading when comparing different helmet shapes because in this scenario, larger helmet surface area does not necessarily mean larger head coverage area. For this reason, Ops-Core uses standardized computer modeling techniques to project a line-of-sight shadow from a helmet onto the largest head-form for a given helmet size. The surface area of this shadow is then measured to yield the true amount of the head that would actually be protected by this helmet as worn in real life.

FAST Full Ear

Head Coverage Shell Surface Area Shell Weight

cm of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head

S/M

cm of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head

M/L

cm of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head

L/XL

109.8 in 166.4 in 1.89 lbs

(708 cm) (1073 cm) (855 g)

115 in 178.2 in 2.03 lbs

(742 cm) (1150 cm) (920 g) Large

121.8 in 193.6 in 2.20 lbs

(786 cm) (1249 cm) (999 g)

ACH/MICH
Head Coverage Shell Surface Area Shell Weight

cm of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head

Medium

cm of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head

cm of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head

X-Large

104.5 in 168.1 in 2.69 lbs

(674 cm) (1084 cm) (1220 g)

111.7 in 178.8 in 2.77 lbs

(721 cm) (1154 cm) (1258 g)

119.4 in 192.7 in 3.10 lbs

(770 cm) (1243 cm) (1404 g)

FAST Helmets are available in the following colors:

Urban Tan

Foliage Green

Black

MultiCam

Desert MARPAT

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SENTRY (

LIGHTWEIGHT ACH

COVERAGE AREA : SENTRY (LIGHTWEIGHT ACH) VS. ACH

Head Coverage Head Coverage

This new helmet shell provides the same level of protective coverage and meets all of The Sentrys ballistic shell is based on FAST helmet pedigree with hybrid materials

the US Armys ACH CO/PD-05-04 2007 requirements with a shape that offers significant additional performance benefits weighing a 1/2 lb. less than the ACH, but with processing improvements to provide even better ballistic backface deformation performance of less than 5/8 (16 mm) the ACH with a modified ear area shape and is compatible with ARC rail mounted Peltor style hearing protection and COMMs devices comfort and stability as our FAST helmets but with increased protection by mitigating blunt trauma impacts of 14 f/s instead of the traditional ACH requirement of 10 f/s space and weighs less than the rotary dial version used on our FAST helmet models

This refined shell shape also provides better hearing localization and attenuation than The Sentry utilizes an improved liner and suspension system that provides the same New Worm-Dial occipital fitband adjustment system takes up less interior helmet

SENTRY (Large)

PROJECTED COVERAGE ON HEAD-FORM

(59.7CM CIRCUMFERENCE)

ACH (Large)

Understanding Coverage
Traditional methods for determining the amount of protective coverage a helmet provides are based on calculating the exterior surface area of the helmet shell. However, it can be misleading when comparing different helmet shapes because in this scenario, larger helmet surface area does not necessarily mean larger head coverage area. For this reason, Ops-Core uses standardized computer modeling techniques to project a line-of-sight shadow from a helmet onto the largest head-form for a given helmet size. The surface area of this shadow is then measured to yield the true amount of the head that would actually be protected by this helmet as worn in real life.

SENTRY (ACH)
Head Coverage Shell Surface Area Shell Weight

cm of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head

Medium

cm of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head

Large

cm of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head

X-Large

104.7 in 171.7 in 2.00 lbs

(675 cm) (1108 cm) (906 g)

112 in 179.7 in 2.12 lbs

(723 cm) (1159 cm) (963 g) Large

120.2 in 191.2 in 2.25 lbs

(775 cm) (1233 cm) (1022 g)

ACH/MICH
Head Coverage Shell Surface Area Shell Weight

cm of coverage on a 57.3 cm circumference head

Medium

cm of coverage on a 59.7 cm circumference head

cm of coverage on a 62 cm circumference head

X-Large

104.5 in 168.1 in 2.69 lbs

(674 cm) (1084 cm) (1220 g)

111.7 in 178.8 in 2.77 lbs

(721 cm) (1154 cm) (1258 g)

119.4 in 192.7 in 3.10 lbs

(770 cm) (1243 cm) (1404 g)

FAST Helmets are available in the following colors:

Urban Tan

Foliage Green

Black

MultiCam

Desert MARPAT

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FAST CARBON
Features
Lightweight carbon fiber shell Ideal for recce operations, fast roping, climbing and training Designed with the structural integrity to comfortably support
binocular style NVGs without the use of counterweights

FAST BASE JUMP

Features
Base Jump helmet is the same design as the Ballistic
and Carbon FAST helmets but with a polycarbonate shell and molded front NVG mount

Great for training, search and rescue, climbing, and

Identical to Ballistic High Cut version except for shell

other outdoor activities. It offers all the benefits and features of FAST helmets at a lower cost, comparable to other recreational sport helmets Sports and Military

FAST Base Jump helmet is available in two versions:

All FAST Helmets feature

RETENTION SYSTEMS

SPORTS VERSION FEATURES:

Under-the-chin sports style chinstrap with a cover sock for
added comfort

MILITARY VERSION FEATURES:

Over-the-chin military style chinstrap Bungees for NVG stability Exterior painted with solid CARC colors for greater durability
and reduced reflectivity

Alternate EPS impact liner material to pass more stringent

blunt impact testing standards

Available in the following colors:

Urban Tan

Foliage Green

Black

MultiCam

Desert MARPAT

Available in the following colors:

Urban Tan

Foliage Green

Black

MultiCam

Desert MARPAT

Red

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WEIGHT SUMMARY
FAST High Cut
HB-26 Ballistic (shell only) HB-80 Ballistic (shell only) HB-26 (complete) HB-80 (complete)

SYSTEM LEVEL HEAD COVERAGE

US ARMY ACH
Aramid Ballistic (shell only) Aramid Ballistic (complete)

S/M

53-56 cm

M/L

56-59 cm

L/XL

59-61 cm

54-57 cm

57-59 cm

XL

59-61 cm

XXL

61-66 cm

Mandible Protection
63 in2 (408 cm2)

Side Armor Protection

104 in2 (669 cm2) 20 in2 (128 cm2)

1.83 lbs (829g) 1.56 lbs (708g) 2.69 lbs (1220g) 2.42 lbs (1097g)

1.97 lbs (893g) 1.76 lbs (798g) 2.85 lbs (1291g) 2.64 lbs (1196g)

2.14 lbs (967g) 1.99 lbs (903g) 3.02 lbs (1371g) 2.87 lbs (1301g)

2.69 lbs (1220g) 3.05 lbs (1382g)

2.77 lbs (1258g) 3.13 lbs (1420g)

3.10 lbs (1404g) 3.49 lbs (1582g)

3.75 lbs (1707g) 4.11 lbs (1863g)

MICH 2002 FAST Full Ear

Hybrid UHMWPE (shell only) Hybrid UHMWPE (complete)

54-57 cm

57-59 cm

XL

59-61 cm

S/M

53-56 cm

M/L

56-59 cm

L/XL

59-61 cm 2.20 lbs (999g) 3.09 lbs (1340g)

Aramid Ballistic (shell only) Aramid Ballistic (complete)

2.45lbs (1112g) 2.80 lbs (1274g)

2.58 lbs (1170g) 2.96 lbs (1341g)

2.86 lbs (1296g) 3.21 lbs (1458g)

1.89 lbs (855g) 2.75 lbs (1246g)

2.03 lbs (920g) 2.91 lbs (1318g)

FAST Sentry
Hybrid UHMWPE (shell only) Hybrid UHMWPE (complete)

53-57 cm

57-59 cm

XL

59-61 cm

XXL

61-63 cm

MICH 2001
Aramid Ballistic (shell only)

54-57 cm

57-59 cm

XL

59-61 cm

2.16 lbs (982g) 2.52 lbs (1144g)

2.33 lbs (1057g) 2.69 lbs (1219g)

2.65 lbs (1200g) 3.00 lbs (1362g)

2.00 lbs (906g) 2.86 lbs (1297g)

2.12 lbs (963g) 3.00 lbs (1360g)

2.25 lbs (1022g) 3.14 lbs (1423g)

2.38 lbs (1082g) Aramid Ballistic (complete) 3.27 lbs (1485g)

(488 cm2) mandible exterior

167 in2
(1077 cm2)

(1159 cm2) helmet exterior

(156 cm2) side armor exterior

FAST Carbon
Shell Only Complete

S/M

53-56 cm

M/L

56-59 cm

L/XL

59-61 cm 0.73 lbs (329g) 1.54 lbs (699g)

Helmet Shell Weight Chart

2.75 2.50 2.25 2.00 1.75

160

0.59 lbs (267g) 1.39 lbs (630g)

0.65 lbs (294g) 1.46 lbs (661g)

Protected Head Surface Area

2.33 lbs
(1057 g)

120

(408 cm2)

63 in

124 in2

(777cm2)

THE OPS-CORE FAST HELMET SySTEM PROvIDES ON-THE-FLy CAPAbILITy TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PROTECTED HEAD COvERAgE OvER ANy OTHER HELMET AvAILAbLE TODAy

20 in2 104 in2

(669 cm2)

FAST Base Jump

Shell Only Military Version (complete) Sport Version (complete)

S/M

53-56 cm 0.59 lbs (259g) 1.31 lbs (596g) 1.27 lbs (577g)

M/L

56-59 cm 0.65 lbs (293g) 1.39 lbs (630g) 1.35 lbs (611g)

L/XL

1.97 lbs
(893 g)

2.03 lbs
(920 g)

2.12 lbs
(963 g)

2.58 lbs
(1170 g)

2.77 lbs
(1258 g)

59-61 cm 0.72 lbs (325g) 1.46 lbs (662g) 1.42 lbs (643g)

Values calculated by projecting area covered by armor onto 59.7 cm circumference headform (largest head / helmet size)

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104 in2
(669 cm2)

115 in2
(742 cm2)

112 in2
(723 cm2)

104 in2
(669 cm2)

112 in2
(721 cm2)

104 in2
(670 cm2)

(626 cm2)

97 in2

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FAST High Cut

(M/L size)

FAST Full Ear

(M/L size)

Sentry ACH
(L size)

MICH 2001
(Large size)

MICH 2002
(Large size)

ACH
(Large size)

Helmet Version
Exterior Surface Area (shown)

FAST High Cut

241 in2 (1553 cm2)

with Mandible

with Side Armor

189 in2 (1221 cm2)

FAST High Cut

FAST Full Ear

(M/L size) 178 in2 (1150 cm2)

Sentry ACH
(L size) 180 in2 (1159 cm2)

FAST High Cut

(M/L size) 165 in2 (1063 cm2)

ACH
(Large size) 179 in2 (1154 cm2)

MICH 2002
(Large size) 167 in2 (1080 cm2)

MICH 2001
(Large size) 154 in2 (994 cm2)

BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE
US Army ACH Ballistic Performance & NIJ-IIIA
Projectile
2 - grain (RCC) 4 - grain (RCC) 16 - grain (RCC) 64 - grain (RCC) 17 - grain (FSP) 9mm FMJ (V0 at 0 Obliquity) Battle Axe

BLUNT IMPACT PROTECTION

BFD
--

V50 BL(P) at 0 Obliquity

4075 fps (1242 m/s) 3450 fps (1051.5 m/s) 2425 fps (739 m/s) 1700 fps (518 m/s) 2150 fps (670 m/s) 1450 fps (442 m/s) 50 fps (15 m/s)

V50 BL(P) at 45 Obliquity

4740 fps (1445 m/s) 3675 fps (1120m/s) 2550 fps (777 m/s) 1950 fps (594 m/s)

Testing Standard
ACH Specification CO/PD-05-04:2007 2011 Lightweight ACH Blunt Impact Protection (Threshold)

ASTM F2040
Recreational Snow Sports

EN 12492:2002
Mountaineering Helmet

---<1.0 (25.4 mm) --

--75 fps (23 m/s)

Threat Description

Hemi Anvil x2 Impacts: 10 f/s (3 m/s)

Hemi Anvil x2 Impacts: 14 f/s (4.3 m/s)

Hit on Hemi Anvil: 16 f/s (4.8 m/s) Hit on Edge Anvil: 15 f/s (4.5 m/s) Hit on Flat Anvil: 20 f/s (6.2 m/s)

Top Impact Velocity: Side Impact Velocity: Front Impact Velocity: Rear Impact Velocity:

20 f/s (6 m/s) 10 f/s (3 m/s) 10 f/s (3 m/s) 10 f/s (3 m/s)

Environmental Conditions Chinstrap Retention Test Requirement

STAGNAG 2920 Performance - FSP
1.1 FSP

Blunt Impact: 14F / 77F / 130F (-10C / 25C / 54C) Withstands 25 f/s (7.6 m/s) drop and 150 lb (68 kg) static load Less than 150Gs force transmitted to head / brain

Blunt Impact: 14F / 77F / 130F (-10C / 25C / 54C) Withstands 25 f/s (7.6 m/s) drop and 150 lb (68 kg) static load Less than 150Gs force transmitted to head / brain

-13F / 68F / 100F (-25C / 20C / 38C) 4kg @ 11.2 f/s (3.4 m/s) Less than 300Gs force transmitted to head / brain

-4F / 68F / 95F (-20C / 20C / 35C) 113 lbs (500N) Less than 10Kn (approx 200 Gs) force transmitted to head / brain

V50 BL(P) at 0 Obliquity

2542 fps (775 m/s)

BFD
--

Base Jump Sport Base Jump Military Carbon

2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012

MULTIHIT - KKW - 9x19 Ball (DM41)

9x19 Ball

V50 BL(P) at 0 Obliquity

Average Impact Velocity = 1348 fps (411 m/s)

BFD
--

Ballistic High Cut Ballistic Full Ear

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Sentry

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
Compression Resistance
FAST bALLISTIC HELMET SHELL IS JUST AS STRONg AND DURAbLE AS A TRADITIONAL ACH ARAMID SHELL, WHILE bEINg TWO THIRDS OF ITS WEIgHT. 300lbs 300lbs
TOP TO BOTTOM : COMPRESSION RESISTANCE SIDE TO SIDE : COMPRESSION RESISTANCE

EXTERIOR MOUNTING SYSTEM

ILLUMINATORS IFF DEVICES

400lbs

VIDEO CAMERAS

ACCESSORY ADAPTERS

Environmental Testing
NIGHT VISION GOGGLES GOGGLES COMMs HEADSETS

FAST Ballistic: -60F (-51C) FAST Base Jump: -13F (-25C)

FAST Ballistic: 160F (71C) FAST Base Jump: 100F (38C)

Seawater Immersion: Submerged 3ft (1m) for 3 hours

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Corrosion Resistance: DEET, Gasoline, Motor Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, Aviation JP-8 Fuel, Ri e Cleaning Compound, Lubrication Oil, Face Paint

Flame Resistance: Helmet shell is self-extinguishing according to FED-STD-191 Method 5905.1

MANDIBLES

O2 MASKS

SIDE ARMOR

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SIDE ARMOR
FOR FAST HELMETS
Features
Up-Armor Side Covers are available in Ballistic and Non-Ballistic versions Attachment to FAST Helmet ARCs is tool-less and takes less than a minute Both versions feature identical durable carbon fiber exterior Ballistic version comes with a ballistic puck and gives the user the ability to quickly switch
from offensive to defensive postures Base Jump helmets

GUNSIGHT MANDIBLE
FOR FAST HELMETS
Features
The mandible uses a combination of soft armor and support frame technology to It quickly and easily attaches and detaches from the helmet side rails The mandible is flexible and is designed to fold in half to conveniently fit
into a rucksack provide lower face protection from frag, flying debris, bumpy vehicle rides, as well as for ATV training exercises and rough terrain landings during airborne operations

Non-Ballistic version provides environmental ear protection option for FAST Carbon and Low profile design does not interfere with sighting shoulder weapons (even with iron sights)

The flexibility allows a close cheek weld and causes minimum interference
with sighting shoulder weapons

Available in the following colors:

Urban Tan

Foliage Green

Black

Available in the following colors:

Urban Tan

MultiCam

Desert MARPAT

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O2 MASK STRAPS
Fits Para-Flite PHAOS and Carleton Phantom O2 Masks Streamlined snag-free design that quickly attaches and releases from the helmet rails Has a Snap Dragon bayonet buckle with a quick release feature Head-Loc tabs allow on the fly adjustment for tightening and loosening the fit of the mask

HEADSETS
Third generation COMTAC Headset from Peltor Features external microphones for talk-thru capability so the users can maintain situational
awareness while still protecting their hearing

Compatible with all FAST Helmets, except FAST Ballistic Full Ear Attaches to the side rails instead of using the traditional headband Exterior mounting eliminates pressure points on the head from extended wear The mounting arms snap in and out, and can be individually rotated to the back of the helmet

ACH O2 SINGLE STRAP KIT

FAST O2 SINGLE STRAP KIT

Available in multiple colors, and radio and COMM configurations

Available in the following colors: Urban Tan Foliage Green Black

PELTOR COMTAC ARC HEADSET

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VAS SHROUD
ACCESSORY RAIL CONNECTORS

ACH-ARC

HEAD-LOC

RETENTION SYSTEM

OCC-DIAL LINER KIT

HEAD-LOC RETENTION SYSTEMS

H-Nape Chinstrap
The H-Nape is intended for operators conducting rigorous activities while wearing NVGs like the PVS-15 or ANViS-9 with heavier accessories mounted to the helmet. This added weight and subsequent CG problems can make the helmet (and NVGs) unstable and cause it to rotate or slip front to back during use. When NVGs are not stable they are difficult to see through and when they are difficult to see through, they are not effective. We have received reports of helmets being so unstable that they slipped and hit users in the face, hard enough to cause disorientation which can be detrimental when trying to operate a vehicle or control a canopy.

X-Nape Chinstrap
The X-Nape is intended for users conducting rigorous activities while wearing lighter NVGs like the PVS-14 or having smaller accessory equipment mounted to the helmet. Without the added weight of heavier devices, the X-Nape provides the same security and comfort as the H-Nape and does not require a fifth adjustment point on the back. Unlike competitor designs that require removal of the mounting screws to set the height of the nape pad, the X-Nape version self-adjusts to the back of the skull resulting in an ultra-clean, low-profile system.

STABILITY MATTERS

Features

(H-Nape and X-Nape)

EASE OF USE Patented Head-Loc tabs provide instant one-handed chinstrap adjustment while wearing the helmet SIMPLIFIED STRAP GEOMETRY Straight force lines and unique design eliminate loose ends COMFORT Padded leather chin cup and nape pad provide support during long missions Custom webbing weave provides greater durability and ventilation Available in left or right eye configurations to keep buckle on opposite side of weapon sighting

Standard Version

Nape-Repositionable Version
Chinstraps & Extenders are available in:

- Airborne Certified for USSOCOM -

Ballistic Hardware

Gas Mask Extender

(Sold Separately)

Featuring:

Urban Tan

Foliage Green

Black

Fleece Chincup / Extender Cover

(Sold Separately)

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OCC-DIAL LINER KIT

Features
Lightweight, multi-impact, ventilated liner system with repositionable EPP impact pads and LDV
closed-cell comfort foam that is not affected by temperature, altitude, or moisture

VAS SHROUD

Features
Snag-free for HALO, HAHO and static line operations All aluminum construction with powder coated finish and stainless steel ballistic hardware Fits all ACH, MICH, PASGT, and LWH helmets with the MARSOC / WARCOM 3-hole mount pattern Includes a foam gasket that prevents vibration and wobble Ideal for replacing the original helmet hook and strap mounting system It is the lightest, lowest profile, least obtrusive, and least expensive permanent NVG mounting
solution currently available

Pads are pre-molded to the shape of a head - no more flat blocks Occ-Dial adjustable fitband with replaceable leather front, nape, and side pads quickly detaches
to allow convenient donning and doffing of COMMs headsets with internal top headbands issue ACH helmet suspension / retention

Integrated Head-Loc chinstrap retention system gives helmet 4x more stability than standard Easily installs using existing Velcro hook interior disks and chinstrap mounting holes Fits ACH / MICH 2000 helmets and ACH / MICH 2002 Gunfighter Cut helmets
* Does not fit MICH 2001, RBR, Protech, or any other style helmet that does not use the ACH chinstrap mounting hole pattern

Mount arms sold separately

VAS Shroud Compatibility

Helmet Compatability Fits the standard MARSOC / WARCOM 3-hole NVD mount pattern NVG & Mount Arm Compatability The Ops-Core VAS Shroud is compatible with the following combinations of night vision goggle and mount arm styles

NVG Style
PVS-7B/7D PVS-14 PVS-15 PVS-18 PVS-21 PVS-7A/7C

US Army Standard Mount Arm #A3256368

Wilcox G09 Mount Arm with Break-Away Base #28300G01

Wilcox L4 G24 Mount Arm #28300G24

Wilcox L4 G20 Mount Arm #28300G20

Norotos INVG Mount Arm #1820010

Norotos AKA2 Mount Arm #1840010

Occ-Dial Liner Kits feature

Occ-Dial Kits are available in: Urban Tan Foliage Green Black

RETENTION SYSTEMS

VAS Shrouds are available in the following colors:

Urban Tan

Foliage Green

Black

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2010 ACH-ARC
ACCESSORY RAIL CONNECTORS

RAIL ADAPTERS
FOR ACH/FAST ARC

Features
Increasingly popular helmet mounting solution that allows the
operator to customize the helmet to his/her specific use with various accessories additional mounting features

PICATINNY ADAPTER

X300 ADAPTER

Improved lower profile version of the 2007 design with Upper and lower dovetails support lights, cameras, goggles, etc. Compatible with O2 Single Strap Kit New design allows instant donning and doffing of mandible and
face protection solutions for the ACH

Snag-free for HALO, HAHO and static line operations Uses existing chinstrap mounting holes Available with or without NVG stabilizing bungees Kit includes two ARC Rails and the following
adapters and mounting hardware:

Streamlight TLR-1

Insight M3

Surefire X300

SINGLE CLAMP

SWIVEL CLIPS
These clips attach to upper and lower rail dovetails to provide instant and secure
attachment of straps while still providing rotational freedom of motion

Ideal for attachment of O2 masks, goggles, and other accessories

Surefire E1L

VIO POV1 video camera

19mm Swivel Clip

36mm Goggle Swivel Clip

Rails are available in the following colors:

Urban Tan

Foliage Green

Black

Shown with Revision Mandible

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ACCESSORIES
NVG MOUNTS
www.wilcoxind.com

IFF ILLUMINATION
www.vliteusa.com

TACTICAL VIDEO
www.vio-pov.com

SPORT VIDEO CAMERAS

www.contour.com www.goprocamera.com

HEADLAMPS
www.princetontec.com

Refer to VAS Shroud chart for NVG compatibility

Infrared and visible light switching Weighs 58 grams

Fully integrated point-of-view (POV) 720x480 resolution at 30fps

L4-G20
hardware

198 grams with

L4-G24
210 grams
with hardware

video system thats waterproof, dust proof, and shock-resistant

Smallest and lightest hands free video camera in the

world (122 grams)

Professional quality 1080p / 960p / 720p HD resolutions

record at 30 and 60 frames per second (60 f/s in 720p)

Simple, reliable light source with multiple mounting options which provide light
where you need it, when you need it

Captures beautiful 1080p video 135 wide-angle lens

Waterproof quick-release housing (180 / 60 m)

LED Color options: Red, Green, Blue, White or IR

MANTA STROBE

POV 1.5

CONTOUR HD

HD HERO

MPLS

REMIX

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