it sits off the face roughly 3 inches so it does not restrict airflow and totally keeps the sun off your face, as far as the weight goes the mask weighs less than a pound and can stop an 7.62X39 at 25 meters.

I know the guys that invented and developed this, all combat deployed Marines, they know the hardships and have taken all these things into account. This piece of gear has already saved lives, and faces, it is proven. You can’t argue with the 2000 Marines at the Marine Corps South Expo who all want one. If you have seen combat or know anyone with a severe facial injury you cant dispute protecting your face is a priority.

It fits on all helmets currently in use with no modifications required, you can use all standard communication equipment, eye pro, nvgs no prob.

Check out the website, you’ll see. The guy in those pictures was fragged 2x both times sustaining hits to the face, he has not a scratch due to this piece of gear…

Right, for a fixed position it makes more sense. Also, vehicle mounted personnel are trying to limit the airflow while moving.

As far as airflow, it looks to have enough room to be able to install some sort of fan to aid in that.

BOB… go fuck yourself. If you like it or not, you wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for a soldier sometime, somewhere. So fuck off and die. Your wasting air.

http://www.mtekweaponsystems.com/

the heaviest version of this mask weighs under 0.9lbs…and as for air flow, the soldiers that are currently using them have not complained about that or the heat….the mask actually protects from the sun which in turn will keep you cool

And anyway, we shouldn’t be spending money on new equipment right now — from the sounds of it, soldiers need their current equipment repaired/replaced/upgraded to the proper standards

Unfortunately, I have heard and read countless stories of Marines who disregard added protection, because it impedes their mission.

(Check out this story: http://www.military.com/news/article/defense-chief-praises-the-pink-boxer-gi.html)

This mask may not be suited for all or most conditions, but on the drawing board it works. Out in the field it is a different story. Everything improves in time and nothing is perfect. Hopefully, comments of actual experience crates a new generation of masks that are even better.

I can only try to relate to the hardships our service members face. However, I was only trying to make a in-direct statement that our Soldiers and Marines are some of the toughest in the military.

I am not sure, but I think there were other prototypes and models that offer more in protection and services, but they were declined because of weight. The military considered weight and it was mentioned in the contract. Although it will be more cumbersome, it seems it will be better overall. Time will tell.

this is a horrible idea.. you know how hot it is in the summer???? no marine i know will ever wear that.. yeah it will save lives, but its just another piece of useless gear that will sit and not be used.. we had kevlar face shields, some guys liked them, most didnt cause they were too heavy..

it sucks enough as it is to wear your kevlar for 3 days straight

it wont works with nvgs..or binos…

tell me how you would be able to put accurate fire down range with that thing on your face..you cant!

you do realize that JSF pilots sit in the cockpit through the entire mission right. they are not on the ground traveling terrain that would put half of the American population in to nothing short of a heart attack.

i see what your trying to say though but the exoskeleton that will double our soldiers strength isn’t going to be deployed any time soon. unfortunately.