Equipment used by SEALs during the invasion of Iraq:
Modified non-ballistic Skateboard Protec helmet. Typically worn in VBSS/maritime operations or in any circumstances where weight and speed matters.
The plate carrier is MBSS system by Allied Industries. It could either carry ballistic plates or flotation panels. It was lower profile alternative to SPEAR body armor which was also used at the time.
The DCU has Naval Special Warfare (NSW) modification. (Pockets on sleeves and Velcro in certain NSW style).
Blood types on Velcro. Goggles are strapped onto helmet via 550 cords. Notes: The black pouch is for HABD (Helicopter Aircrew Breathing Device), essentially mini oxygen cylinder for emergency during maritime operations. the glow stick affixed to the helmet may have been used for friendly/for identification during a nighttime raid. Merrell Sawtooth- Special Operations community’s favorite private purchase boots. Central Command Area of Responsibility (May 24, 2003) — SEAL (Sea, Air and Land) Team members board Joint Venture, High Speed Vessel Experimental One (HSV X1) for a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training evolution by fast roping from an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the ÒIndiansÓ of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Six (HS-6). SEAL Team members conduct various training evolutions with Joint Venture and are both deployed to the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael J. Pusnik, Jr. (RELEASED) A photo of SEAL in Iraq with similar set up as the display. Image Source and full context are unknown. Found in open source.
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