GENTEX offers two styles of Suspension and Retention Upgrade Kits for the U.S. Army PASGT and most PASGT-style helmets. Both types of helmet upgrade kits can dramatically improve the comfort, fit and stability of ballistic ground troop helmets.

One of the Suspension and Retention Upgrade Kit features a Headband/Crown Pad Suspension and 4-Point Retention System. The other Kit features an Adjustable Pad Suspension and 4-Point Retention System. Both systems provide a significant number of adjustments to ensure a comfortable helmet fit.

• Headband/Crown Pad Suspension and Retention System features:
  
  Retention
  - Retention attaches at four points using existing fastening locations.
  - Large, sheepskin leather nape pad with foam cushioning and front back adjustments anchor the helmet securely and prevent forward rotation.
  - Spilt chin strap with suede insert is removable for cleaning and replacement.
  
  Headband/Crown Pad 
  - Foam filled, sheepskin leather headband with hook and pile adjustment and fastening system is removable for cleaning and replacement.
  - An open mesh crown pad provides comfort and good ventilation.
  - Single drawstring height adjustment ensures best fit and compatibility with Night Vision Googles (NVGs).

• The Adjustable Pad Suspension and Retention System features:
  
  Retention
  - Retention attaches at four points using existing fastening locations.
  - Large, sheepskin leather nape pad with foam cushioning and front back adjustments anchor the helmet securely and prevent forward rotation.
  - Split chin strap with suede insert is removable for cleaning and replacement.
  
  Pad Suspension
  - Eight pads are included in the helmet upgrade kit.
  - All pads can be varied in thicknesses for placement in the helmet for uniform compression. The sizing pads provide impact protection and minimize pressure points. The cover of the pads can be opened to remove or add foam.
  - The crown pads are half-moon shaped and can be separated to accommodate the headband of a headset.
  - All pads are held in place by hook tape bonded to the helmet shell, and can be positioned as necessary.

The helmet upgrade kits are available in Green or Black, and in sizes Small through X-Large.