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- In 2015, the VIRTUS helmet was introduced to UK Armed Forces to replace the Mark 7 combat helmet, featuring a reduced trimline and the ability to attach protective gear like visors and guards.
- An anonymous survey involving 200 personnel deployed in Afghanistan assessed the helmet's fit, perceived mass, and comfort levels using a 5-point rating scale.
- Results indicated that users found the VIRTUS helmet to be more comfortable and lighter compared to previous models, marking it as a significant improvement in combat headgear.
Article Abstract
In 2015, the VIRTUS helmet was introduced to UK Armed Forces and will ultimately replace the Mark 7 combat helmet. The VIRTUS helmet has a reduced trimline compared to the Mark 7 helmet and can incorporate attachments such as a visor, mandible guard and nape protection. An anonymous questionnaire was provided to 200 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed to four locations on Operation TORAL in Afghanistan between September and October 2019. This is the first User feedback survey assessing the VIRTUS helmet in an operational environment. Users were measured to ascertain the fit of their helmet and asked to rate perceived helmet mass and comfort using a 5-point Likert scale. Users were also asked whether the VIRTUS helmet was better than previous helmets and about their use of the nape protection. The VIRTUS helmet was perceived to be an improvement over previously issued UK combat helmets in terms of both comfort and mass.
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