Insurgent gunfire erupted, piercing the airframe and cutting off much of the communications gear.

A second raft with communications gear was dropped down to him.

Multi-layered body armor and composite helmets with built-in communications gear are standard issue.

Among other things they make underwater communications gear, and underwater diver-detection gear.

Communications gear has become a necessity, as it allows effective command of infantry units over greater distances, and communication with artillery and other support units.