Post by Durant, M. on Sept 22, 2014 15:32:18 GMT -5
CH252 Helmet
Introduction
The CH252 helmet is the standard issue combat helmet worn by the members of the UNSC Marine Corps, UNSC Army, and UNSC Air Force; it is an integral component of the Marine and Army Battle Dress Uniforms. It has been in service since the Insurrection.
Ushuaia Armory was involved in the development of the helmet, though Misriah Armory is known to manufacture it, either in lieu of or in addition to Ushuaia.
Overview
The standard helmet weighs 4 lbs (1.8 kg). When worn with the Marines' M52B body armor, the helmet is typically painted olive drab, though when worn with other body armor models, the helmet is painted to match the body armor.
In the Marine Corps, the name of the wearer is sometimes stenciled on the back of the helmet, though this is not always the case. The helmet can be outfitted with a heads-up display eyepiece or ballistic goggles that can be polarized either orange or black, as well as a boom microphone and a tactical flashlight. The helmet can be fitted with an accessory clip which can be used to mount a night vision device.
Balaclavas are often worn with the helmet, especially when operating in frigid environments, though they are occasionally worn in temperate and desert climates.
ECH252 Helmet
The ECH252 is an enclosed variant of the standard CH252 helmet. The helmet can be fully enclosed and environmentally sealed, featuring either a polarized or unpolarized visor.
This version can be used with vacuum suits during extra-vehicular activity. It is also utilized during terrestrial combat as part of the Marine Corps' Atmospheric / Exoatmospheric (A/X) BDU, which can provide protection from the environmental hazards caused by glassing. When the wearer speaks the mouthpiece that encloses the helmet moves in tandem with the lower jaw.
Summary
The CH252 Helmet is light weight and provides ample protection to the wearer's head. It can be outfitted with numerous attachments that can assist the wearer in combat such as helmet mounted tactical flashlights, ballistic goggles, a boom microphone for radio communications, and much more.
Every CH252 helmet has a camera built-in that records the user's combat footage, making it an invaluable tool for post-combat after action reports, as well as the gathering of useful intelligence.
Marines are generally issued several variants of the helmet to fit every combat situation in any environment that a Marine may encounter.