The Development of Military Helmet for Bare-Handed Combat

Abstract

In the training process, it is the key problem that the head is vulnerable which restricts the development of the bare-handed combat. For over 8 years, the author has been dedicated to the design and development of protection helmet for combat training and has made constant improvement according to the actual combat experience. The study include the close combination of the helmet body, mask, round protective cover pad and tightening belt, the wearing comfort and effective protection as well as injury prevention during the combat training. After comparison and analysis of various materials, from the angle of ergonomics, the protection mask, the ear protection design and the design of the fastening part are taken into consideration. So that the protection performance of the helmet is fully improved, and the inside surface of the mask is tightly attached with the face, which is not only comfortable for wearing but also has better performance in protection and shock reduction, and has set a foundation for the people-oriented design of helmet. The newly developed protective helmet can basically meet the training requirements with the function of really protecting the head, thus increasing the safety in during bare-handed combat, which is beneficial to the wide promotion of bare-handed combat training and can improve the battle effectiveness of the officers and soldiers.