The lightweight protective hood is a fire-resistant, no-melt, no-drip head and face covering that provides the Soldier with protection from thermal threats and minimizes heat stress in hot-dry climates while providing limited heat retention in cool climates.

left: Type I, right: Type II

Specification

• GL/PD 08-78

Materials

The outside layer of the hood shall be a 1x1 rib knit fabric. The top of the hood shall be made out of a knit mesh.

Logistics

• Type I
  • PGC: 38671
  • LIN: DA157D
  • 8415-01-576-7524
• Type II, tan:
  • PGC: 36094
  • 8415-01-605-0217
• Type II, foliage green 504
  • PGC: 36095
  • 8415-01-605-0219