The headsets would give soldiers crucial information at a glance, creating a tactical advantage on the battlefield—but ...

Various U.S. military units and services began fielding the ACH 2003. Lighter than the previous PASGT infantry helmet, the ACH features a pre-drilled Night Vision Goggle (NVG) bracket hole.

That was followed by ruggedized, military versions through 2022. The device transitioned from a helmet- or no-helmet goggle option, with a chest-mounted controller and thick cabling, to a helmet ...

The lightweight system is installed on the night-vision goggle mount on a military helmet with individual screens for each eye. The system can be worn comfortably with prescription glasses.