scottiques Posted September 27, 2013 Share #1 Posted September 27, 2013 It is hard to believe that this is the 10 year anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq. This helmet was worn during the initial invasion of Iraq and throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom 1 (MAR 03- FEB 04). The helmet is a standard US Army Kevlar with desert cover. The side of the helmet has a torri patch-- the symbol for 3rd BDE, 101st ABN Division (AASLT). The brigade is known as the Rakkasans and have historically worn this insignia on the side of the helmet. The Rakkasans were the first brigade from the 101st to wear a helmet unit insignia during OIF-- eventually the practice was standardized throughout the Division. Inside the helmet are baggies containing "Capitulation Instructions to Iraqi Units" and Casualty Feeder Reports (DA Form 1156). Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted September 27, 2013 Share #2 Posted September 27, 2013 Nice one Scott... Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiques Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted September 27, 2013 It was mine. After we got back, I just went to a surplus store and bought another one to wear (and turn in for PCS). I wish that I had bought some from other soldiers as well! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted September 27, 2013 Share #4 Posted September 27, 2013 Nice helmet and thank you for your service. I'm starting to like modern helmets more and more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt40 Posted September 27, 2013 Share #5 Posted September 27, 2013 We really need a photo caption showing all the known helmet patches and what units they go with. I have a heck of a time trying to remember what I have sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary25 Posted September 27, 2013 Share #6 Posted September 27, 2013 We really need a photo caption showing all the known helmet patches and what units they go with. I have a heck of a time trying to remember what I have sometimes. Those threads may help you. http://oefoif.forumotion.net/t5347-patched-helmets-covers http://oefoif.forumotion.net/t907-helmet-covers-in-usepictures-patched-most?highlight=helmet+covers Scott, very nice helmet. I love the 101st lids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt40 Posted September 28, 2013 Share #7 Posted September 28, 2013 Those threads may help you. http://oefoif.forumotion.net/t5347-patched-helmets-covers http://oefoif.forumotion.net/t907-helmet-covers-in-usepictures-patched-most?highlight=helmet+covers Scott, very nice helmet. I love the 101st lids. Now I am sad. Soo many to find now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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