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American Uniform
Helmet Evolution
M1 “Steel Pot”
Protects Against Exploding Shrapnel, Bumps, & Debris
Cannot Consistently Stop Handgun Bullets
Reversible Camouflage Pattern
Spring & Summer: Green Leaves
Fall & Winter: Brown
Slots and Band for Foliage
Insect Repellent, Cigarettes, & an Extra Rifle Magazine
Early 1967- Writing On Helmets
Nicknames, Girlfriends’ Names, Home States or Towns, & Short Time Lists to Return
JE
Poncho- Heavy Duty- Plastic nylon
- Hooded
- Used as a rain cape, blanket, and sleeping bag (liner inside that could be tied)
- Unsatisfactory-Too heavy when wet and shiny coating gleamed in the rain
S.E
Poncho- lightweight
- Developed in 1966
- Identical in design to Standard Poncho (heavy-duty) but half the weight
- Water-repellent
- Outside was coated with polyurethane which caused the rain to form in drops (prevents shiny appearance)
S.E
Flak jacket
- Layer of dense nylon
- Weighed around 8 pounds
- Shielded body from metal fragments - shrapnelproof/ resistant
- Not bulletproof
S.E
Combat Boot Evolution: Adapting to Vietnam
Ineffective Combat Service Boot
Rubber & Nylon
Sole Deteriorates Quickly
Jungle Boot
All Leather
Wellco Solves Moisture, Insect, & Sand Issues
Black Leather Sole
Canvas Blend Upper with Attached Tongue
Keeps Out Bugs & Debris
Water Drains Added
JE
Combat Boot Evolution: Perfecting the New Design
Canvas Blend Replaced with Nylon Canvas
Dries Faster
Steel Plates Set in Soles
Protection from Punji Sticks
Nylon Webbing Reinforces Upper Boot
Increases Durability
Air Force & Some Others Soldiers Add Zippers
Did Not Last As Long As All Leather
A Vast Improvement from Previous Boots
JE
Standard Jungle Uniforms
Utility fatigue shirt
Worn by Army and Marines
Based off of WWII
Front pants pocket ● Had inner pocket for
first aid items
Pants● 1st style had
exposed buttons and leg ties
● 2nd style had concealed buttons and no leg ties
SM
Standard Jungle Uniforms
Style 1:● Exposed buttons● Shoulder loops● Adjustable cuffs
Style 2:● Concealed buttons
Style 3:● Concealed buttons● No shoulder loops,
side tabs, or gas flap
SM
Boonie Jungle Hat
-Light weight bucket hat
-Started being worn during the Vietnam War
-3 Patterns during Vietnam: Tigerstripe, Olive Drab, ERDL Pattern
-Wind resistant, mosquito netting, protection from heat/sun
(Comes from American slang “boondocks” or mountains from the Philippine-American War )
S.S.
Butter Bar
-military slang
-reference to gold bar (rank) worn on the uniform of 2nd lieutenants
S.S.
Heat Tabs-activates by bending/breaking the tabs
- used in stoves to heat the cans
-flammable tablet used to heat C-rations
-Trioxane Fuel
S.S. & S.E.
Standard Food Issue
C-Rations:● Packaged in individual meal
boxes and sets of 3 (for an entire day)
● Contained○ 1 canned meat○ 1 canned fruit○ Bread or dessert○ 1 B-Unit○ 1 SP Packet
● Cans could be turned into stoves● Were eaten on the field
SM
Standard Issue Things They Carried
Pistol Belt● Used to clip ammo pouches,
first aid pouches, compass pouch, canteen, etc.
Ammo Pouch● Carried M16
magazines● Loops on sides
for grenades
M1967 Buttpack
Compass PouchSM
SM
Dog Tags
-Worn by military personnel, Two Copies to identify the wounded and dead
-Identifies Name, Birthdate, Blood Type, Religious Preference
SB
- Symbol of your sacrifice, service, and Bravery
SB
P-38Can
Opener
- John Wayne- Tough and Durable- P-38 is in reference to the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter plane due to fast performance- Packaged with C-Rations
SP Packet
Packet contained:
SB
Given with C-Rations
-Chewing tobacco -Cigarettes -Bootlaces -Toothpaste -Toothbrushes -Shaving Gear -Paper -Envelopes