ACH/ ECH Full Mission Profile Helmet Setup - Redefining Issued Equipment (Episode 11)

[@Crazycapo88]

Picked up a ACH for $90 at the army navy store, gutting and building out, then the budget NVG starts, super stoked

[@LegionPreparedness]

Thats awesome!!! would love to see it when its done

[@JonathanHernandez-nn5yw]

Dude I appreciate this so much!! Every video I find is for high cuts. Many guys are still required to run the low cuts and it’s nice to see what we can do with the classic

[@LegionPreparedness]

Happy to help!

[@derekchecketts8461]

I couldn’t bring myself to give up that tiny bit more protection figured they would have more stuff for such a commonly used item. I was wrong.

[@christophersmith2608]

Excellent video! Always appreciate to be more educated on gear than before!! I took my ACH and took a fine tooth jigsaw to cut the ears/wings off to make my own high-cut. I traced out where the rails fit , when I was done I took some U-Channel weatherstrip (recommended by the owner of Kustom ACH) to seal up the edge, the helmet itself was a Gentex which is the ops core parent company so at least it was quality. It was way more (budget friendly) than spending over a grand on an actual Ops-core, I refuse to buy a Chinese helmet just because you don't really know the quality standards it went through before it comes to you. I was really happy with my finished product when completed, I got a Velcro kit for it , new bungees, mil-spec NVG single bolt mount, Wendy dial retention harness, etc !! Hope everyone had a Good 4th July !!

[@asuhdude1055]

Love this video great idea with the cover and thanks for all the great knowledge.

[@LegionPreparedness]

Thank you for watching

[@HAIL_CAESAR_XIII]

Incredible content, very knowledgeable with several recommendations at separate price points. We'll done sir. Thank you.

[@LegionPreparedness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evoklax]

Looking to “modernize” my Ach with arc rails and some Velcro/paint job, now all I need to do is to drill through the chinstrap since it’s stuck and buy some 4d pads ( I heard they change the whole feel of the helmet) wish me luck lol, and great video. I really love your content

[@LegionPreparedness]

Best of luck reach out if you need any help

[@evoklax]

@@LegionPreparedness thanks a lot, I’ll comment if I run into any problems 😁

[@jasonsolis5416]

Hey man, I’m looking to upgrade mine too, I have an ops core but I like how tough the Kevlar is, how’d yours come out?

[@evoklax]

@@jasonsolis5416 I ended up just keeping the stock chinstrap, and since I'm happy with the stock pads I didn't need to upgrade that, I'm saving to buy a shell that I can upgrade from scratch. I have a cover, and i made my own vegetation cover, but im trying to save for a crye airframe cause i think thats interesting

[@MrCargod05]

I have the 4D helmet pads for my issued ACH, and they are very nice and comfortable. They do have the issue of being very stiff in colder weather, though. I wouldn't recommend them if you're going to be in a long term cold environment, unless you like brick for pads.

[@mrkopv7078]

Finally! I love the low cut helmet. I hate that high cut crap It feels so unsafe

[@cxsey8587]

Idk if you have access to them but if you do, seeing how you could fit a headset to your rails using something like the AMP arms would be very cool to see.

[@Beetlereal]

11:24 the silence is deafening

[@LegionPreparedness]

lol

[@willmeng4251]

Great video. Any recommendations on mounting comm headsets to ACH/ECH or MICH style helmets? I’ve heard from one person that the opscore AMP helmet mounting system will work for low cut helmets but haven’t seen any videos or pictures that prove that.

[@LegionPreparedness]

I haven’t seen anything, but I’ve alway worn the peltors under my helmet ach and high cut to run lights, masks, and accessories on the rails. I would recommend finding softer pads for a more comfortable fit.

[@archerslovecross1240]

@@LegionPreparedness Do you have any experience with the neck band peltors or any other neck band comm head set?

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@archerslovecross1240 I personally don't care for them I've always had issues with them snagging on the chin strap

[@jouninraz]

The trick with low cut helmets is going up 1 size to get the comms to fit. The issue isn't so much the head band, but the ear cups being too thick, making contact with the helmet. By going up a size, it gives the ear cups more room to expand outward.

[@JR_ST]

“How to piss off 1SG in 10 secs”

[@LegionPreparedness]

Sounds more like narrow minded ness and toxic leadership

[@JR_ST]

@@LegionPreparedness It’s a joke.

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@JR_ST as much as you probably ment it as a joke the unfortunate reality is your comment actually holds a lot of truth and there are military leaders that are so concerned about uniformity it destroys their units lethality and over all combat effectiveness and capabilities

[@JR_ST]

@@LegionPreparedness I agree, as long as the kit setup is covered on the SOP. For example, PVT Gumby and PFC Schmuck can both have different plate carriers (Crye, Spiritus Systems, Haley Strategic, etc.), as long as they follow the proper guidelines for pouch placement and overall setup. In addition, I would not allow soldier’s to purchase just any old products. There would be a roster sheet of approved manufactures for different types of equipment/accessories. Same as we have approved rucksacks and helmets for airborne operations.

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@JR_ST I agree for the most part. Having a certified list of companies SM are expected to purchase from is a good starting point. I've seen both the navy and the airforce do this. Why the Army is still behind the power curve is beyond me. As far as airborne ops go I'll just say this. I've done it all static line, free fall, paragliding, and paramotoring. The way the military conduct that skill set really blows my mind and frustrates me.

[@pauloramirez8216]

Thank you so much for this informative video. I have an old MICH helmet that I've been wanting to modernize a bit. Other than DLP arc rails I'm also interested in the Opscore arc rails, but i see so many selections. So I'm wondering would any of their rails work on this type of helmet? Or is there a specific model that they have for this helmet? I do not want to end up buying something that will not fit correctly on my helmet. Thank you in advance

[@LegionPreparedness]

I have not seen anything for the MICH helmet.

[@mikesimms5750]

I'm a year late, but the OG MICH (TC-2000) and ACH have the same general geometry. Generally speaking, you always want ACH rails. Only exception is if you have a FAST, then get those.

[@Compliant89]

Great info! I was issued an ACH style for patrol and was wondering how heck I’d be able to add items.

[@LegionPreparedness]

I’m glad it helped give you some direction and recommendations as to what you can do

[@Glrsteve]

What colors did you use for the paint job. It’s pretty sweet.

[@LegionPreparedness]

Tan brown and green

[@ederhercules5798]

Hey brother, where do you get the ach rails? I order a few from Amazon but they are not it. Thanks!

[@Outcastr1]

if i have a 22.5" head what size should i wear?? can you do a fitment video? thanks- and would you recommend one of these over a high cut?

[@patrickmagu279]

XL

[@Christ__is__King]

Do you know of any company that will perform a high cut on your old ACH?

[@LegionPreparedness]

www.ebay.com/itm/124543000151?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=124543000151&targetid=1491571687906&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9029034&poi=&campaignid=16190447468&mkgroupid=134484881178&rlsatarget=pla-1491571687906&abcId=9300819&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQjwspKUBhCvARIsAB2IYuuGMs5fFHnuileMnu5Ygl1eT60l413Y8aF8kNdvqy_7olWV8IZUQAYaArPXEALw_wcB

[@Kentuckytactical04]

Are you required to wear a cover?

[@DmonicAlex]

Cries in hearing protection

[@JonathanMyron]

What’s the difference between an ach and a mich helmet?

[@fatdan172501]

Nothing, same pattern.

[@TheBladesCut]

Any recommendations on getting a proper fitment of the helmet? Mine always seems to be angled left/right or tilting to the left/right no matter how much I screw with the harness or pads.

[@LegionPreparedness]

I have the same issues some times. My recommendations is to put the helmet on infront of the mirror and adjust as needed

[@bruhbruh1606]

what kind of hearing pro would you recommend for the full ACH?

[@LegionPreparedness]

you can fit peltors under the helmet

[@oshaughnessyrof5201]

Man I just need to find a 3 point chin strap for the cg634 and my bucket is set but I don’t know if one exists 😪

[@LegionPreparedness]

www.herooutdoors.com/canadian-armed-forces-cg634-chin-strap/

[@Glrsteve]

I picked up the rails, but what size screws did you throw on there?

[@LegionPreparedness]

The straight to the point answer you have to take the helmet and all the components to the store to get the right size screw. The long answer is I don’t know to be honest. I was in Germany when I bought the rails and screws. Unfortunately Germany doesn’t have any stores like ACE when it comes to specialty screws so trying to find them Is difficult. I would recommend taking the helmet to ACE and finding the screw that will best fit based on the dimensions of the chin strap or harness system connection points, Kevlar thickness, and rails. This way you get the exact measurement you need cause those will change depending on the products and materials used. I could run the same helmet setup across 4 helmets but need different fasteners and screws for each depending on the equipment. I wish It was a one size fits all answer but there’s so many ways you can setup a helmet it can change the screw length and type 10 times if not more

[@Glrsteve]

@@LegionPreparedness I kinda figured it would be a process. It’s an XL ACH so I’ll take it to the store and see what works.

[@irondan357]

M6 Screws, between 22 and 18mm

[@AA-wd2or]

I see WAGNER PMC with antidrone spider sensors mounted on top of AMH. If they are practical in real life i don't know. Mini granade droping drone's are now quite serious danger in Ukrainian trench war

[@LegionPreparedness]

interesting

[@Outcastr1]

What length screws and type of screw did you get to be compatible with your Arc rail and Chinstrap!! thanks

[@LegionPreparedness]

It’s been awhile so I honestly couldn’t tell you. I’m about to do a kustom ach cut on a used ach to see the quality of kustom ach’s work so I’ll end up getting the screws and being able to tell you in the coming months but for now my recommendation is take the helmet to ace and test the bolts till you find the right length

[@M856BushBurner]

Nice video

[@LegionPreparedness]

Thanks

[@Outcastr1]

whats your opinion on an ACH vs FAST helmet.. pros cons- which one would you use in combat-

[@LegionPreparedness]

I’ve used almost every helmet on the market at this point and it’s gonna come down to personal preference and budget if you have the money buy any one of the high cuts they all have their own unique capabilities

[@jurpledrank6437]

Have you been able to find decent arms that will mount your headset to your rails on the ACH/MICH/ECH?

[@LegionPreparedness]

No always have had to run inside the helmet

[@chocolatesoymilk2170]

Is that helmet a size large? In my case, that arc rail didn't fit correctly on my medium size ach helmet. (Too many gaps)

[@LegionPreparedness]

yes this is a large, I thought they had various sizes for the rails previously,

[@therifflair724]

What about comms?

[@LegionPreparedness]

Peltors are best fitted underneath the helmet

[@kaiserluch9322]

How do I drill the hole for night vision mount

[@LegionPreparedness]

very carefully! Theres actually a guy that does ACH Modifications that sells his stuff on eBay

[@kaiserluch9322]

@@LegionPreparedness Ok. Can you link him?

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@kaiserluch9322 kustomach.com/shop

[@ryanfeeheley8796]

With an ACH cover on is there anyway i can put the TNVC MOHAWK on?

[@LegionPreparedness]

If you add velcro to the cover

[@GHOST-zy3ji]

I have a question would you recommend drilling the three hole for a norotos 3 hole mount helmet mount?

[@LegionPreparedness]

It can be done I would just go nice and slow making sure everything is centered

[@Southhog12]

@@LegionPreparedness no worries about compromising the shell?

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@Southhog12 shouldn’t have any issues I’ve seen the ach set up with 4 holes to run the old and new nvg mounting plates and shrouds

[@GHOST-zy3ji]

@Preston Henson thanks will do

[@brickmanreviews8997]

Where are the best places to get real helmets?

[@LegionPreparedness]

eBay for the ach, or direct from the manufacture for galvion, team Wendy, opscore, or crye

[@GHOST-zy3ji]

Question is there any attachable earmuffs that can go on the rails or that’s only for high-cut helmets?

[@LegionPreparedness]

I’ve only seen it for high cuts unless you get the ear portions cut off.

[@Darkknight0007]

Any recommendations for ear pro for this style of helmet? Thanks

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@Darkknight0007 peltors will fit under the helmet

[@Darkknight0007]

@@LegionPreparedness thank you

[@ZShogan]

Yes. ibb.co/Z8q5z32 It's a Gentex Ops-Core AMP, although it's actually a comm headset and not just earpro.

[@huntersmith9543]

For the pads, are the they BLSS kit model 45?

[@huntersmith9543]

One more question. For the S&S light mount, for the rails you have will the ops or Wendy fit it better? Sorry for all the questions

[@LegionPreparedness]

@@huntersmith9543 yes the blss kit. I didn’t realize they raised their prices they are a lot more expensive from when I originally bought them. For the dlp tactical rails they only come in the ops core arc config so you’ll need the s&s mount with the ops core base plate

[@kyllorichard3206]

How did you get the Velcro to stay stuck to the ach

[@LegionPreparedness]

Dawn soap, some water, a good rag, about 30 min cleaning the whole helmet. Then let it dry, and hit the areas where the velcro is going to go with some rubbing alcohol. It’s all in the prep work and make sure you’re using 3M velcro

[@kyllorichard3206]

@@LegionPreparedness I have paint on my helmet previously and it’s kinda dirty from just all around use. Even though it’s spray painted still hit the spots with rubbing alcohol?

[@dr.pepper2106]

Some mistakes and stutters but it's a good vid overall, keep it up!

[@LegionPreparedness]

I wanna say this was my 9th or 10th attempt recording the video and I was in a full send make it happen mood. But there's so much that can be done with that helmet and configuring it on a budget or with a limitless budget. There was more content than to talk about than I anticipated. I could have made the video around 45 min. My primary concern and intent was demonstrating that you don't need to go all out on a helmet you can set the ACH/ECH up to be fully mission capable on a budget.

[@LukePRTR]

DLP tactical is chinese airsoft kit

[@LegionPreparedness]

It is and I’m not always keen on some of those companies but these rails for the price are pretty nice, easy to find, in stock and ordering, and delivery is simple and the quality seems to be above most airsoft products and companies. It’s one of the few I would say is okay for purchase. Most of the other companies such as Galvion, opscore, team Wendy, mtek are only building rails specific to their high cut helmets and the ops core ACH rails pop up on their rail list but availability can come and go and they are right around the 120 dollar mark. Just trying to give people options so they can pic and choose what they want. I know a handful of guys that have put in a little money to make their ACH more functional but that little investment is minimal and then they purchase a high cut that has all the accessories. The unfortunate part is some commands and leaders refuse to let their guys run the better because of “uniformity” instead of thinking what will enable my force to be more capable Those are some of the barriers I’m fight through so SM’s can set their kit up to enable themselves and their units/organizations

[@midoriiyahebi3535]

@@LegionPreparedness I wonder how well do the rails hold up in having the Peltor mounts (ACH highcut) or even that Surefire light and admin light you usually rock on it?