Protective equipment includes items designed primarily to protect you from injury, either from the enemy or from nature, and consists of the following:

l Kevlar helmet

l Camouflage cover

* Hat and mosquito net

Helmet

The helmet has four simple parts as follows:

l Helmet shell

o Suspension band

Figure 2-31.-Suspension band.

l Headband

l Chin strap

HELMET SHELL.- The helmet shell (fig. 2-30) comes with suspension band and chin strap installed It is worn for protection against fragmentation from artillery fire, grenades, and ricocheting bullets. The helmet may be worn over the watch cap or over/under the poncho hood. Although the helmet is a sturdy item and can withstand rough treatment, the following safety procedures should be observed:

l Do not use the helmet to heat water for cooking or for hygienic purposes.

. Do not use the helmet as a shovel, hammer, or any other kind of tool.

l Do not place heavy objects on or sit on the helmet.