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• ACH-GEN-II — The Military Helmet Spec LE Actually Cares About

  ACH-GEN-II is the US Army's performance specification for Advanced Combat Helmet and its derivatives. It covers fragmentation V50, 9mm V50, backface deformation, and retention — a tougher spec than NIJ 0106. This guide covers what it specifies and why LE agencies increasingly require it.

• ASTM E3141 — The LE Shield Test Method

  ASTM E3141 defines how to test ballistic LE shields — shot placement, velocity measurement, acceptance criteria — the protocol that makes E3347 compliance a defensible certification. This guide covers the test structure and what distinguishes it from NIJ 0108.01's panel-centric methodology.

• ASTM E3347 — The New LE Shield Performance Specification

  ASTM E3347 is the first US performance specification purpose-built for LE ballistic shields. It covers shield body, edges, viewports, fasteners, and weak points — going beyond NIJ 0108.01's panel-only scope. This guide covers what E3347 actually tests and why it's rapidly becoming a procurement requirement.

• Ballistic Helmets — The Complete ArmorOS Guide

  The authoritative hub for ballistic helmets — NIJ 0106 and ACH-GEN-II standards, cut styles (ACH / MICH / FAST / high-cut), pad vs dial retention, NVG mounting (Wilcox, Ops-Core VAS), and procurement. Source-cited across every spec.

• Ballistic Helmets for LE — Selection Guide for Departments

  A mission-fit selection walkthrough for LE departments procuring ballistic helmets — threat model assessment, NIJ 0106 + ACH-GEN-II pairing, cut / retention / NVG decisions, and how to structure the RFP.

• Ballistic Shields — The Complete ArmorOS Guide

  The authoritative hub for ballistic shields — NIJ 0108.01 plus the new ASTM E3347 specification and E3141 test method, handheld vs standoff shields, viewport options, maintenance, and LE procurement. Source-cited across every spec.