In training and combat scenarios, having illumination while keeping your hands free for manipulating your weapon, opening doors, or applying first aid is critical. That's where helmet-mounted lights like the WML Gen 3 shine – literally and figuratively. Mounted on your helmet, this light gives you a massive advantage, letting you move freely and keep your weapon ready without fumbling around with a handheld flashlight.
Helmet-mounted lights also allow you to positively identify objects and individuals simply by pointing your head. With weapon-mounted lights, there is an inherent risk associated with pointing your muzzle at targets that you are trying to illuminate.
In team tactics where the greatest care and attention is paid to muzzle discipline to prevent flagging your teammates, helmet-mounted lights are even more useful. With a WML mounted on your helmet, you can illuminate your path while keeping your weapon at the low ready, which keeps you from flagging your team or any noncombatants. Meanwhile, you can switch to strobe mode to confuse or delay the actions of hostiles, giving you those critical extra seconds to take control of the situation.
For those utilizing night vision, the WML’s White/IR variant is invaluable in IR mode. While mounted on your helmet in its IR configuration, this light lets you stay low-profile and keep your surroundings lit without giving away your position. Whether you’re on night patrol or securing your perimeter, the IR functionality pairs perfectly with night vision goggles or monoculars, allowing you to move with stealth.
One key feature that sets the WML Gen 3 apart is how versatile it is. Even though it’s primarily seen as a weapon-mounted light, adding it to your helmet is as simple as snapping it onto a picatinny rail adapter. Both ARC and MLOK helmet rails have picatinny adapters available, and thanks to the WML Gen 3’s design, it’s simple to transfer it from your weapon to your helmet or vice versa with no tools necessary. The light delivers 450 lumens of clear, focused brightness with 10,000 candelas of peak beam intensity. This ensures that whether you're in a dark hallway or scanning a yard, you’ve got more than enough illumination to assess threats without waking up the entire neighborhood.
Durability is another area where the WML Gen 3 excels. Built from glass-reinforced nylon, this thing is tough. It’s water-resistant down to 66 feet, so if you find yourself in wet or muddy conditions, it won’t let you down. And with 1.5 hours of runtime on a single 123a battery, you won’t have to worry about your light dying when you need it most.
If you’re concerned about accidental activation, the lockout feature has your back. Just twist the head of the light, and it’s locked – no risk of it turning on while it’s packed away, draining your battery.
Whether you're new to the concept of helmet-mounted lights or a seasoned professional user looking for a better illumination option, the INFORCE WML Gen 3 gives you the tactical advantage you need. Hands-free, powerful, and rugged, this light is built to handle whatever the night throws at you.