Abstract: A combination ear protector and communications headset particularly adapted to the rugged, lightweight, convenience needs of aircraft ground crew members that are required to work in a hazardous noise environment. The headset includes two earplug-type transducers that function as a combination ultrasensitive microphone and speaker which are automatically inserted into the user's ears when the invention is disposed for use, thereby sealing the interior of the ear from ambient noise. In the ear protection mode of use, the headset is quickly and easily convertible to communications usage.

Abstract: A combination ear protector and communications headset particularly adapted to the rugged, lightweight, convenience needs of aircraft ground crew members. The headset includes a noise cancelling microphone mounted directly on the headband where disposition either before the user's mouth or in an out-of-the-way on-top-of-the-head position is possible. In the ear protection only mode of use, the headset is disclosed to be optimally clean and unencumbered, but is quickly and easily convertable to communications usage.