ARmy Rumour SErvice

**h301593** · 22-01-2012, 17:03

Well, theyre are now issueing covers with strips of MTP fabric that look like they were cut from old trousers :/

**Horridlittleman** · 22-01-2012, 18:09

Originally Posted by toryboy

I like how the idea behind removing green tape is that the solid block of green presents a convenient aiming point for naughty people. But, now I have to take my helmet cover off I am now presenting a solid block of black to said naughty people, and seeing as I've got a fcuking big head, so thats a fcuking big helmet, which obviously becomes a fcuking big aiming point.

I'd like to know where you are presenting your solid block of black (MK6a) to naughty people as the MK7 is sand coloured.

**blobmeister** · 22-01-2012, 18:33

Originally Posted by Horridlittleman

I'd like to know where you are presenting your solid block of black (MK6a) to naughty people as the MK7 is sand coloured.

WAH shield up:

The black rubber band around the mk7 rim.

WAH shield down...

**kyle6327** · 22-01-2012, 18:34

Originally Posted by Horridlittleman

I'd like to know where you are presenting your solid block of black (MK6a) to naughty people as the MK7 is sand coloured.

Maybe he is in one of those nice safe roles that doesn't require a mark 7. Like EFI staff or RAF regiment. :-p

**Mincer** · 22-01-2012, 20:14

Originally Posted by h301593

Managed to get a buckshee (read 'relocated') mk7 helmet cover. It does look vaguely like the old German para covers and it also comes with about 7 long, thin strips of MTP material to use in liu of hessian etc.

Anyone been issued/nicked some yet?

Alot of ghurka lads did this on my tour, though not with proper helmet cover they improvised. So did many others however it was clear some had rushed it in attempt to look ally and failed miserably, i fear this will become a new trend. Personally the "face vail" technique worked well on tour and i merely see the armys hard on over it being bad practice as an attempt of a high ranking officer who commsioned all of this to prove how worthwhile his job was.

**h301593** · 23-01-2012, 13:08

Just managed to get the original IBN of dii. All the effective solutions dont look very ally at all. Good helmet cam wont save lives, allyness however, will.

**Parky_boy** · 23-01-2012, 17:44

Yeh the RGR have done this very effectively for quite some time. I was with them on HERRICK 12 and WESSEX THUNDER. Both times they used mainly vehicle cam netting but added bits of sandbag and cuttings of old combats.

**3rifless&b** · 23-01-2012, 17:50

Who came up with this helmet cover rubbish, probably some jobsworth that's never patrolled a war zone in his life sorry but this army is a joke

**blobmeister** · 23-01-2012, 18:07

Originally Posted by 3rifless&b

Who came up with this helmet cover rubbish, probably some jobsworth that's never patrolled a war zone in his life sorry but this army is a joke

Agree! The cut is better but we need to move with the times. The American cover is good and quality built.

Like I've said, I have the disciple cover but have remove most of the Velcro. The pouch to the rear is good for either storing surefire helmet torch or NVD counterweight. The straps on the side are a good add to secure goggles etc when needed.

Their IBN argument about green straight line is increased by an addition line (2 straight elastic strips)...great job....or 'B.'