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The Ops-Core Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST) Helmet, also known as the FAST helmet, is an American combat helmet used by special operations forces and law enforcement organizations in various countries, as well as the current standard protective headgear of the Norwegian Armed Forces.
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- ↑ Reports to Congress Archived 2010-02-22 at the Wayback Machine - Special Inspector General For Iraq Reconstruction
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