Infantry Combat Equipment (non-firearm): Vests, Body Armor, NVGs, etc.

by78 said:

Also note the last photo of my post shows two types of ballistic helmets: one provides greater coverage, the other exposes the ears. The ones with the exposed ears seem to sit particularly high, but part of that probably has to do with these helmets being physically 'tall'. Anyway, I hope the sitting height is adjustable.

As for the vests, they don't appear to be able to accomodate ballistic inserts. If that's the case, then the exposed chest area makes no practical difference. If they do accomodate inserts, then I wonder if the vests are supposed to be worn in tandem with the wrap-around neck armor shown in your photo. If that's the case, the low coverage is also ok. But for all we know, it could just be a simple but improved tactical vest, issued to the troops for training purposes and low-intensity scenarios, because after all, China hasn't traditionally issued armor on a large scale.

If you go back to the very first page of this thread, you'll see my posts showing various Chinese tactical vests, many of which have high chest coverage and accomodate inserts. So I think the latest vests you see are probably just a simple tactical vests that don't accomodate inserts.

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by78 said:

New combat uniforms, vests, radios, ballistic helmets, visors, boots, etc... I think these are the real deal; they come from the Weibo account of a real soldier (or so I was led to believe).

A few observations and questions...
1) In the 1st photo, what is that retractable visor worn by the guy the left? It obviously has a built-in camera, and I wonder if it has a built-in HUD as well. In the 2nd, you can see the back end of the visor, with protected wire guide, etc. Also, in the 1st photo, the soldier on the right, is that an earpiece or mic dangling off the left side of his face?
2) Rank insignias are now re-located to the chest area and name tag moved to the left side. Breast pockets now open from the side (with zippers). Redesigned chin straps, with a strap adjuster on the right side of the chin (interesting). Removable pouch for tablet devices (1st photo).
3) Judging from the 2nd photo, the uniform provides a greater degree of movement for arms.
4) In the 3rd photo, note the new knee guards (worn by center four), along with the previous model (worn by the outside two). I guess no FDE boots? Neck scarfs would be nice.

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PanAsian said:

No digital camo anymore?

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PanAsian said:

No digital camo anymore?

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by78 said:

Old camo... newish tactical helmet... The characters on the badge in his hand are too small to make out. Does anyone recognize it and the patch on his left arm?

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LawLeadsToPeace said:

I believe the patch on the left arm belongs to the special operations unit called Arrow. However, I am not sure about the one he is holding.

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by78 said:

One minor observation. Note the integrated knee pads...

(1800 x 1200)

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