Helmet Camofluage

[GearGod]

According to FM 21-75 COMBAT SKILLS OF THE SOLDIER

"Camouflage your helmet with the issue helmet cover or make a cover of cloth or burlap that is colored to blend with the terrain. The cover should fit loosely with the flaps folded under the helmet or left hanging. The hanging flaps may break up the helmet outline. Leaves, grass, or sticks can also be attached to the cover. Use camouflage bands, strings, burlap strips, or rubber bands to hold those in place"

Now check out these images:

http://www4.aixgaming.com/opend/album03/mongoose5
http://www4.aixgaming.com/opend/album03/730576_G

Whats on thier helmets? Is that the "cover of cloth or burlap that is colored to blend with the terrain"?? Check this out:

http://www.specwargear.com/images/Helmet-desert%20cover.jpg

What is that and where can I get it in desert/woodland color? I'd probably just use the local vegetation but the artificial one looks more professional and GI

[Apogee]

Thats just a small piece of a desert camo net. We also have them for woodland. I have a boonie with that sewed on, it looks pretty decent. In my opinion, the burlap works very well for woodland operations.

[Sirpad]

IDF uses a larger version of the burlap cover - every soldier makes his own (it takes 10 minutes), and the result is excelent: A light, cheap, and extremely usefull cover

http://www.isayeret.com/units/land/special/egoz/egoz-21.jpg
EGOZ conunter-guerilla unit

http://www.isayeret.com/sniping/jenin-snipers.jpg
Paratrooper's sniper section

As you can see, the helmet's round shape is totally broken - therefor easier blend into the surrounding is achieved. The helmet cover is nicknamed by IDF soldiers as "clown hat"... [/img]

[Ratamacue]

Looks more like a shower cap to me.