Posted on Mar 15, 2017
Why don't we use the mitznefet helmet cover for better concealment?
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The mitznefet is a helmet cover that breaks up the distinctive shape of a helmet, making wearers harder to spot, and also prevents sunlight from deflecting off of the helmet. The IDF use it all of the time and report it is effective at keeping soldiers concealed despite its odd look. Why does the US Army not adopt this basic but highly effective tool? It is very light and can easily be stored when not in use.
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Edited 9 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
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It would be sheer misery in wet weather, and not very effective outside of heavily wooded areas, where it would snag on every twig.
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Because why would we pay for that when we can camouflage enough to break up the helmet silhouette for free with veg? Or use carabella hair and veg it up.
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Perhaps in small units, Infantry or Cav. Given the proper area. For a full force use during deployment, doubtful.
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Because you have a helmet band and should be updating your camouflage regularly in the field/deployed to match your terrain and environment.
Get some field craft going on.
Get some field craft going on.
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If it saves one infantry soldier it is worth using. I am sure the value of one life out weights the cost of the mitznefet. And would only have to be issued to the infantry soldier in a combat zone though probably help using one in training. The Israeli's use it and they are mostly desert open ground or urban fighters so might be worth at least evaluating.
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