Military helmets

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The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT) has a requirement to sustain Aircrew Protective Equipment for a period of 4-5 years commencing Jan 17. The equipment is used by aircrew flying battlefield support helicopters, providing each crewman with a bespoke MAHIS (Military Aircrew Helmet Impact Standard) compliant flight helmet integrated to a Faceshield Respirator (FSR) and a Manside System (comprising a CBRN Air Filter, Blower, Battery and Battery Interface assemblies). This equipment provides the equipped aircrew with a CBRN respirator system integrated with, but operating independently of the aircraft's systems. Military helmets. The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT) has a future requirement to sustain Aircrew Protective Equipment for a period of 4-5 years commencing Jan 17. The equipment is used by aircrew flying battlefield support helicopters, providing each crewman with a bespoke MAHIS (Military Aircrew Helmet Impact Standard) compliant flight helmet integrated to a Faceshield Respirator (FSR) and a Manside System (comprising a CBRN Air Filter, Blower, Battery and Battery Interface assemblies). This equipment provides the equipped aircrew with a CBRN respirator system integrated with, but operating independently of the aircraft's systems. The system was introduced into service in 2012 and equips 3 UK military formations, the current build standard was defined and frozen at the completion of the project's assessment phase (Apr 2015). This contract is designed to maintain the availability of the system at this build standard.