Balaclava with Face Guard
The FROG balaclava has a hinged face guard that allows wearer to expose face without having to remove helmet and balaclava. It is issued in light and mid weight FR materials for different seasons.
![FROG balaclava made with APF fabric](BalaclavaFaceGuardFRMC_APF.png)
![FROG balaclava made with PBI Gold fabric](BalaclavaFaceGuardFRMC_PBI.png)
![FROG balaclava made with PBI Gold](BalaclavaFaceGuardFRMC_PBI.jpg)
Cold weather wear guidance
The balaclavas shall be worn when flame/flash threat are present. For cold weather wear, the two balaclavas can be layered together for added warmth. The balaclavas can be worn under the helmet.
Logistics
- Lightweight
- Medium/Large: 8415-01-546-2650 [pdf]
- X-Large: 8415-01-546-2742
- Midweight
- Medium/Large: 8415-01-546-2630 [pdf]
- X-Large: 8415-01-546-2642
Improvement
- Transitioned to PBI Gold fabric.[1]
- Lightweight
- one size: 8415-01-567-4835
- Midweight
- one size: 8415-01-567-5114
- Lightweight
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References
- https://store.potomacfieldgear.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=482
- https://store.potomacfieldgear.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=339
Notes
- ↑ https://www.wewear.org/assets/1/7/FallGCC08_Marines.pdf