Whats the purpose for those navy personnel onboard ships

Master -_- SG

to wear a white balaclava..why ah? Everytime i see commercials or watch tv can see but never get the chance to ask..is it to prevent dirt particles to their mouth? Laughing

similar

maggot SG

To prevent burns or something like that

The material is coated with chemicals so that it is harder to burn Laughing

Well anyone got better answers?

Master -_- SG

why only the ones facing the radar or equipment wear them..then the XO or CO no need meh? Make them die faster ah? Laughing

beavan SG

from what i know, it’s to prevent flash burns. and everbody wears them.

Master -_- SG

i tot flash burn affects the eyes..seems to protect everything but the eye Laughing

SpecOps87 SG

The white mask is actually called an anti-flash hood. Job is essentially the same as a balaclava, prevents the wearer from getting facial burns in case of a fire. And for your info, I believe COs and XOs do wear them when the vessel is on alert.

ditzy SG

I also thought so, goggles should be SOP also. Laughing

kwlee SG

to look cool, so can psycho ppl join the navy.... Laughing

SpecOps87 SG

They expect u to cover ur eyes when kena mah.hahahab

wonderamazement SG

When i was a kid i thought it was to protect their identities... Laughing

Fatum SG

no need lah ... since (almost) everyone is myopic and wear glasses already ... Laughing

Shotgun SG

When I was younger id think they were some kinda ninja suits.

ditzy SG

I thought its because the same reason executioners mask their faces. Like ancient times when beheading was in fashion and the beheader wore a hood. Laughing

Pitot SG

fire.. fire…

Gordonator SG

seriously that aren't cool. Laughing

WiNtEr'SkiLL SG

Very Happy

summer_fire SG

[quote]Originally posted by Master -_-:
[b]to wear a white balaclava..why ah? Everytime i see commercials or watch tv can see but never get the chance to ask..is it to prevent dirt particles to their mouth? Laughing

those who manned the 'A' Gun/'Y' Gun, the .5 Browning Machine Gun(side-gun)
will wear it during trainings, live-firings etc.

KoolKool SG

You mean firemen don't use some form of eyes protection if they are wearing glasses ??

In the world of the blind, the one-eyed man is King. Protect those eyes !!

ahhaoz SG

erm I think SCDF have breathing tank so they'll be wearing a mask which supplies air also.....

FYI, I refrain from using the term oxygen tank.. like many of us do when we describe scuba diving tanks..

but actual fact is .. the tanks dun contain oxygen.. it contains air.. oxygen tank would be something else..

yea just sharing knowledge..