Review of Department of Defense Test Protocols for Combat Helmets
Combat helmets have evolved considerably over the years from those used in World War I to today''s Advanced Combat Helmet. One of the key advances was the development of aramid fibers in the 1960s, which led to today''s Kevlar-based helmets. The Department of Defense is continuing to invest in research to improve helmet performance, through better design and materials as well as better manufacturi...
Combat helmets have evolved considerably over the years from those used in World War I to today''s Advanced Combat Helmet. One of the key advances was the development of aramid fibers in the 1960s, which led to today''s Kevlar-based helmets. The Department of Defense is continuing to invest in research to improve helmet performance, through better design and materials as well as better manufacturi...
