CG634
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The CG634 are the Canadian Forces
' main combat helmet. Introduced in 1997 and based on the French SPECTRA helmet
.
in the 1980s. It trialled the American PASGT
and the related French SPECTRA helmet
s, before deciding to adopt a variant of the French design. The prototype Barrday helmet was produced in the late 1980s. It was not adopted by the military but was modified further to become the CG634. The CG634 was manufactured by Gallet Sécurité Internationale in Saint-Romuald, Quebec.
The CG634 has a similar shape and is sometimes mistaken for the United States Army
's MICH TC-2000 Combat Helmet
.
The United States Army and Marine Corps use a foam padding system in their ground combat helmet instead of webbing. The only pad system approved for use in combat is manufactured by Team Wendy and supplied by National Industries for the Blind. These pads may also be used with the CG634. Also unlike the MICH, the CG634 uses a 3 point chinstrap with flip down adjustment pieces. This makes it easier to adjust the helmet strap without removing the helmet.
When necessary, a Night vision
goggle mount is issued. The mount consists of a green metal bracket that hooks over the front of the helmet and the mount which is screwed into it, there is a strap that loops through the mount and connects to a large ring which is usually on the top of the helmet and two more straps secure the mount to the back of the helmet. The mount is compatible with AN/PVS-7 and AN/PVS-14
Night vision systems.
Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
' main combat helmet. Introduced in 1997 and based on the French SPECTRA helmet
SPECTRA helmet
The SPECTRA helmet or CGF Gallet Combat Helmet is the ballistic helmet currently in use in the French military, as well as in the armies of several other countries. Built by CGF Gallet , it weighs , is available in two sizes, and is made from Spectra fibers, produced under license from Honeywell...
.
History
The Canadian military sought a replacement for the steel M1 HelmetM1 Helmet
The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the American military from World War II until it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet beginning in 1985. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U.S...
in the 1980s. It trialled the American PASGT
Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops
Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops, sometimes abbreviated to PASGT, was a combat helmet and ballistic vest used by the American military from the mid 1980s until 2005, when the system was succeeded by the Lightweight Helmet, Modular Integrated Communications Helmet, and Interceptor body...
and the related French SPECTRA helmet
SPECTRA helmet
The SPECTRA helmet or CGF Gallet Combat Helmet is the ballistic helmet currently in use in the French military, as well as in the armies of several other countries. Built by CGF Gallet , it weighs , is available in two sizes, and is made from Spectra fibers, produced under license from Honeywell...
s, before deciding to adopt a variant of the French design. The prototype Barrday helmet was produced in the late 1980s. It was not adopted by the military but was modified further to become the CG634. The CG634 was manufactured by Gallet Sécurité Internationale in Saint-Romuald, Quebec.
Design
The CG634 mates the French design with a Canadian suspension system. The helmet has slightly superior ballistic properties than the PASGT.The CG634 has a similar shape and is sometimes mistaken for the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
's MICH TC-2000 Combat Helmet
MICH TC-2000 Combat Helmet
The Modular Integrated Communications Helmet , is a combat helmet used by the United States Army. It was developed by the United States Army Soldier Systems Center to be the next generation of protective combat helmets for use by the U.S. Army...
.
The United States Army and Marine Corps use a foam padding system in their ground combat helmet instead of webbing. The only pad system approved for use in combat is manufactured by Team Wendy and supplied by National Industries for the Blind. These pads may also be used with the CG634. Also unlike the MICH, the CG634 uses a 3 point chinstrap with flip down adjustment pieces. This makes it easier to adjust the helmet strap without removing the helmet.
When necessary, a Night vision
Night vision
Night vision is the ability to see in low light conditions. Whether by biological or technological means, night vision is made possible by a combination of two approaches: sufficient spectral range, and sufficient intensity range...
goggle mount is issued. The mount consists of a green metal bracket that hooks over the front of the helmet and the mount which is screwed into it, there is a strap that loops through the mount and connects to a large ring which is usually on the top of the helmet and two more straps secure the mount to the back of the helmet. The mount is compatible with AN/PVS-7 and AN/PVS-14
AN/PVS-14
The AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device is in widespread use by US Armed Forces as well as NATO allies around the world. It uses a third generation image intensifier tube, and is manufactured by Litton Industries as well as the ITT Corporation...
Night vision systems.
See Also
- SPECTRA helmetSPECTRA helmetThe SPECTRA helmet or CGF Gallet Combat Helmet is the ballistic helmet currently in use in the French military, as well as in the armies of several other countries. Built by CGF Gallet , it weighs , is available in two sizes, and is made from Spectra fibers, produced under license from Honeywell...
French helmet which the CG634 was developed from. - PASGT helmetPersonnel Armor System for Ground TroopsPersonnel Armor System for Ground Troops, sometimes abbreviated to PASGT, was a combat helmet and ballistic vest used by the American military from the mid 1980s until 2005, when the system was succeeded by the Lightweight Helmet, Modular Integrated Communications Helmet, and Interceptor body...
former US combat helmet which the SPECTRA helmet was developed from. - Lightweight HelmetLightweight HelmetThe Lightweight Helmet is the U.S. Marine Corps replacement for the PASGT combat helmet. As it is nearly identical to untrained eyes in shape to the PASGT, it is still called the Fritz helmet or K-pot...
Current USMC combat helmet, replaced PASGT. - MICH TC-2000 Combat HelmetMICH TC-2000 Combat HelmetThe Modular Integrated Communications Helmet , is a combat helmet used by the United States Army. It was developed by the United States Army Soldier Systems Center to be the next generation of protective combat helmets for use by the U.S. Army...
Current US Army combat helmet, replaced PASGT. - M1 HelmetM1 HelmetThe M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the American military from World War II until it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet beginning in 1985. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U.S...
WWII era combat helmet used by the US and Canada, replaced by the PASGT in American service and the CG634 in the Canadian Forces. - Mk. 7 HelmetMk. 7 HelmetThe Mk. 7 helmet is the newest helmet of the British Armed Forces. Officially known as the GS Mark 7 combat helmet. It is now replacing the previous Mk.6A helmet and Mk. 6 Helmet, introduced in 2005 and 1982 respectively....
New British combat helmet, begin being issued in 2009. - Mk. 6 HelmetMk. 6 HelmetThe Mk. 6 helmet is the standard combat helmet of the British Armed Forces. The Mk6 replaced the Mk. 5 Helmet in service from 1986 and is designed to accept modern ear protection, personal radios, and respirators...
Current Britsh combat helmet, being replace by the Mk. 7 as of 2009.