{"id":38259,"date":"2020-10-12T21:35:20","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T21:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/10\/12\/security-forces-airmen-getting-new-special-operations-like-helmets\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T21:08:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:08:19","slug":"security-forces-airmen-getting-new-special-operations-like-helmets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/news\/your-air-force\/2020\/10\/12\/security-forces-airmen-getting-new-special-operations-like-helmets\/","title":{"rendered":"Security forces airmen getting new, special operations-like helmets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Air Force\u2019s security forces airmen<\/a> are getting a major upgrade to their helmets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next-generation ballistics helmet will replace the older, less-adaptable Advanced Combat Helmet that security forces<\/a> currently wear, the Air Force said in a Thursday release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new helmets will be lighter and cooler than the old model, and come with better padding and built-in railings to easily attach accessories such as night vision goggles and tactical communications equipment, the release said. When security forces, also known as defenders<\/a>, wanted to modify the Advanced Combat Helmet, which the Army commonly uses in combat, to carry out different missions, they had to attach bulky additions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new ballistic helmets also have a different, higher cut around the ear, similar to the helmets worn by special operators. The Advanced Combat Helmet has a mid-cut that partially covers the wearer\u2019s ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\t