Headwear

Desert Camo Beret

Picture shows a SF Camo Beret. Inside is a patch of Camp Rhino Afghanistan. Appear the flash and the beret is made from rip-stop BDU fabrics.

Picture from reader.

Genuine SEAL Cap

Picture shows the Genuine Navy SEAL cap. It is a gift from a Navy SEAL. Special Thanks!

Afghanistan Wool Hat

The Afghanistan wool hat is called a pakol (pah-cool), also known as a muffin hat, and was made famous by the warriors of the Northern Alliance and their leaders. Many Special Operations Forces  wear these hats while working with the Northern Alliance as a sign of respect for these men and to hide their identity while searching out Taliban and Al-Quaida forces.

Information: from a reader.

Nomex Hoods  

Military Nomex hoods.  

Left picture: Double layer OD hood and Tan hood.

Right picture: White hood, Black (long) hood, Black (short) hood.

Information: from tactical equipment company.

Hood

Hood is commonly used by special forces to protect their face from flame, cold, chemical and small cuts. Hoods are usually made of cotton plus Kevlar or Nomex materials.

Left picture shows the olive drab hood used by USMC MEU.

Right picture shows the Kevlar Hood (left) and the Nomex hood (right).

Information: from tactical equipment company.

Ballistic Face Shield

Ballistic face shield protects the user from 9mm and shotgun hits.

Information: from Police magazines.

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